The Latest Breaking News from Feminism

BBC documentary to chart JK Rowling's rise and 'bitter exchanges' on trans rights

The BBC has announced a new two-part documentary about JK Rowling which will explore her rise to global fame and the controversies surrounding her views on Scottish independence, feminism, free speech and gender identity

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13

Zara Larsson Defends Viral NSFW Post by Declaring Open Discussion Can Destigmatize Female Desire

Zara Larsson's candid Instagram post about feeling sexually aroused while flying has prompted debate over female desire, feminism and the expectations surrounding women's conversations about sex.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Meta Blocks Virginia Woolf Play Ads After Automated System Flags Feminism as 'Social Topic'

Meta initially rejected a Barcelona theatre's paid advert for a Virginia Woolf adaptation, citing feminism as a social topic, before restoring the campaign after calling the block an error.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

'Is this sport?': Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from female athletes over nude advert

"Her body her choice"? Or "single handedly setting feminism 1000 years back"? Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has once again sparked significant backlash online for her latest commercial – but this time from the female sporting community.

Euronews · Sep 15

Sydney Sweeney Posts Brilliantly Poignant Response After Her Racy Betting Ad Campaign Sparked Vicious Backlash

“For every act of micro feminism I do Sydney Sweeney sets feminism 100 years back,” fumed one netizen.

Bored Panda · Sep 14

Pink Allegedly Built Her Career by Destroying Other Female Artists While Being the 'Face of Feminism' in the Industry

Pink faces renewed criticism over her feminist image, with critics questioning whether her empowerment message relied on criticising other women, particularly in her song 'Stupid Girls' and feud with Christina Aguilera.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

Lindsay Clancy Trial Fuels Gender War as Postpartum Psychosis Debate Collides With Women's Voting Rights

The Lindsay Clancy mistrial has sparked a political debate over postpartum psychosis, feminism, and women's voting rights, highlighting mental health issues and societal divisions in the US.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

One embraced the word feminist, one refused it: Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem fought the same battle in opposite ways

Two prominent women, Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton, recently passed away, leaving significant legacies. Steinem championed overt feminism and activism, while Parton inspired through music and business acumen. Both women empowered females to make their own life choices and pursue dreams. Their differing public personas sparked discussions about feminism's evolving…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

How Gloria Steinem shaped — and sometimes over-shadowed — global feminism

Ten years ago, I had the honour of meeting Gloria Steinem. It was International Women’s Day 2016: Donald Trump was a joke that would supposedly never happen and #MeToo was still two years away. Yet, the clouds were gathering.

The Conversation · Sep 4

Gloria Steinem, face of US feminism, once lived in Delhi Miranda House hostel: How India was where the icon began to understand feminism

Gloria Steinem’s early years in India profoundly influenced her feminist perspective. She gained insights into the role of women in India’s Independence movement and their struggles against oppressive practices. Her time at Miranda House helped her forge important friendships and deepen her understanding of social justice and equality. Steinem later…

The Economic Times · Sep 4