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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Is calling a woman auntie' ageist harassment or a mark of respect? It's a trickier question than you think | Lola Okolosie

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Your Gut Reveals About Work Culture

Unhealthy work cultures often operate silently beneath the surface, detectable through internal emotional responses rather than external observations, making them difficult to identify and address.
Women
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

How to respond to 'benevolent sexism' at work

Benevolent sexism, while appearing positive, undermines women's careers by reducing self-esteem and increasing emotional exhaustion.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Is calling a woman auntie' ageist harassment or a mark of respect? It's a trickier question than you think | Lola Okolosie

Respecting how individuals wish to be addressed is essential, as demonstrated by the tribunal ruling in favor of Ilda Esteves against Charles Oppong.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Your Gut Reveals About Work Culture

Unhealthy work cultures often operate silently beneath the surface, detectable through internal emotional responses rather than external observations, making them difficult to identify and address.
#gender-inequality
Women
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

3 hidden taxes women pay at meetings

Meetings perpetuate inequality by imposing hidden taxes on women, affecting their influence, visibility, and career advancement.
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths

Ruppanner emphasizes that acknowledging and measuring the mental load can significantly reduce it. 'Once we see it, we can't unsee it. We can start to address it,' she states.
US news
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Why are straight white men overrepresented in positions of power? | Steve Phillips

Addressing inequality requires questioning the overrepresentation of straight white American men in power rather than focusing solely on the underrepresentation of marginalized groups.
Television
fromThe New Yorker
17 hours ago

Now Streaming: Rich White Women with Emotional Problems in Peril

Rich White Women with Emotional Problems dominate streaming shows, with Nicole Kidman leading the genre.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Women's culture goes dark: why aren't there more femcel' movies?

Mainstream media has largely overlooked femcel culture, focusing instead on incel narratives and failing to represent women's roles in online radicalization.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

There's a specific kind of resentment that builds in a marriage where one person does the invisible work and the other person benefits from it without ever realizing it exists - and it doesn't show up as anger, it shows up as the slow withdrawal of a woman who got tired of being the operating system for a life that everyone in the house treats like it runs on its own - Silicon Canals

Invisible work in a household often goes unrecognized, leading to imbalance and resentment in relationships.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Just Because We Disagree Doesn't Mean You're Wrong

Disagreement often stems from differing values rather than faulty reasoning, highlighting the importance of understanding what others care about.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Can We Claim a Glorious Matriarchal Reality?

Christina Rivera's 'MY OCEANS' expresses deep emotions about Earth's ecosystems and the importance of female creativity in a care-based society.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to the country that made its rise possible, and free email is not enough to fulfill that obligation.
Privacy professionals
Careers
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Discomfort Is the Key to Culturally Competent Leadership

Culturally competent leaders enhance team performance by embracing humility, adaptability, and ongoing self-awareness.
LGBT
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Girl Code, Interrupted

Breaking girl code for romance leads to public backlash and highlights societal pressures on women to prioritize relationships over friendships.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Let's talk about sex in a world of porn | Letter

Straight male authors should embrace writing about sex, but the urgent conversation on sexual knowledge and pleasure is happening outside of literature.
#womens-rights
Women
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

9 Things a Woman Couldn't Do in 1971

Women in the U.S. have historically faced significant legal barriers, including credit access, pregnancy discrimination, and jury service.
Women
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

9 Things a Woman Couldn't Do in 1971

Women in the U.S. have historically faced significant legal barriers, including credit access, pregnancy discrimination, and jury service.
#gender-dynamics
#adhd
Mental health
fromFast Company
5 days ago

For women, gender disparities in ADHD diagnoses can be deadly

Recent research indicates that girls with ADHD are often underdiagnosed, leading to significant mental health challenges.
Social media marketing
fromMedium
5 days ago

I watched the manosphere documentary; here is how design is making things worse.

The manosphere thrives on toxic online communities that promote misogyny and anti-feminism, driven by algorithms rewarding controversial content.
#wnba
Women
fromThe Nation
14 hours ago

The WNBA Draft and the Political Imperative of Minding Your Own Business

The media's focus on personal relationships of WNBA players overshadows their athletic achievements, reflecting societal sexism and homophobia in sports.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Gossip around Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers's relationship misreads the WNBA

Azzi Fudd was selected first overall in the WNBA draft, highlighting her achievements and the focus on her relationship with Paige Bueckers.
Women
fromThe Nation
14 hours ago

The WNBA Draft and the Political Imperative of Minding Your Own Business

The media's focus on personal relationships of WNBA players overshadows their athletic achievements, reflecting societal sexism and homophobia in sports.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Gossip around Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers's relationship misreads the WNBA

Azzi Fudd was selected first overall in the WNBA draft, highlighting her achievements and the focus on her relationship with Paige Bueckers.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 37 and I finally understand why I keep saying yes to things I want to say no to - psychology calls it "fawning" and once you see it you can't unsee it - Silicon Canals

Fawning behavior leads to difficulty in saying no, causing resentment despite self-awareness and understanding of its irrationality.
#gender-equality
fromApaonline
1 week ago
Philosophy

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

Relationships
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How to Create an Equal Household

Gender scholars demonstrate better relationship equality practices than average individuals, yet persistent household management and mental load inequalities still affect their partnerships despite their expertise.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
Philosophy

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

Relationships
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How to Create an Equal Household

Gender scholars demonstrate better relationship equality practices than average individuals, yet persistent household management and mental load inequalities still affect their partnerships despite their expertise.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
Women
fromThedrum
11 hours ago

Influencer's Female Leaders: In Conversation With

The role of women in media has evolved, with significant increases in representation and leadership positions in recent years.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the unhappiest men in any room aren't the ones who complain - they're the ones who've become so skilled at performing contentment that they've lost the ability to locate their own actual feelings beneath the performance - Silicon Canals

Many men mask their true feelings behind a facade of competence and ease, leading to emotional disconnection and confusion about their own emotions.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
#misogyny
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Feminists began raising the alarm about the manosphere decades ago and we were ignored | Laurie Penny

Misogyny has been treated as a non-issue for years, despite its serious implications and the rise of online harassment.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Feminists began raising the alarm about the manosphere decades ago and we were ignored | Laurie Penny

Misogyny has been treated as a non-issue for years, despite its serious implications and the rise of online harassment.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Girlfriend Is Prowling for Rich Ladies at the Cinema. I Don't Like It One Bit.

Friendship should not be transactional, as it reflects deeper issues in relationship dynamics.
#gender-pay-gap
Women
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why work still sucks for women

Women face significant workplace challenges, including the gender pay gap, leadership barriers, harassment, and unpaid domestic work responsibilities.
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

International Women's Day: Workplace equality needs action

German couples aspire to equal work and household sharing, but traditional gender roles persist due to wage gaps, tax incentives, and systemic barriers that discourage women's career advancement.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

The court has not endorsed discrimination against trans women, and it has not decided whether the exemption should be granted. It has simply identified legal errors in the tribunal's reasoning, so the matter must now be reconsidered.
LGBT
#remote-work
Women in technology
fromForbes
4 days ago

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.
Women in technology
fromForbes
5 days ago

Emma Grede's Work-From-Home Take Is Dangerous For Women

Remote work culture may negatively impact women's career advancement due to proximity and visibility requirements, but overlooks the preferences of marginalized groups.
Women in technology
fromForbes
4 days ago

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.
Women in technology
fromForbes
5 days ago

Emma Grede's Work-From-Home Take Is Dangerous For Women

Remote work culture may negatively impact women's career advancement due to proximity and visibility requirements, but overlooks the preferences of marginalized groups.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

The Feminine as Structural Problem

The deeper I go, the more feminist I become! Yet my experience of academic philosophy has largely disclosed the opposite: a discipline that solemnly declares its devotion to openness proves curiously unsettled by me as a woman.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.
Women
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

My petty gripe: Using pink to denote HARK, THIS BE A WOMAN' is beyond the power of my lady brain to comprehend

The prevalence of pink in women's motorcycle gear and workwear is frustrating and limiting for those seeking classic styles.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
Women in technology
fromMedium
4 days ago

Emma Grede Said Working From Home Hurts Women's Careers. The Truth Is Worse.

To climb the corporate ladder, physical presence in the office is often deemed necessary, which frustrates many women who excelled working remotely.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Media coverage of violence against women reaches dismal' low, report finds

The proportion of articles that include terms relating to misogynistic abuse dropped to a dismal 1.3% of all global online news in 2025, the lowest level in that period.
Women in technology
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Women Are Sharing The Moment They Realized Their Partner Didn't See Them As An Equal

Imbalances in relationships often manifest in subtle ways, affecting women's self-worth and equality.
#tradwife
Women in technology
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Psychologists Found Something Horrible About the Kind of Men Seeking Trad Wives

The tradwife movement's appeal to men is linked to hostile sexism and heightened religiosity, challenging initial assumptions about traditional values.
Women in technology
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Study Finds Men Who Want #TradWives Also Have High Levels Of "Hostile Sexism"

The #tradwife movement is supported by men with hostile sexism, who view women negatively and expect traditional homemaking roles.
Women in technology
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

The #TradWife movement attracts men with hostile sexism, revealing a troubling dynamic of resentment towards women.
Women in technology
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Psychologists Found Something Horrible About the Kind of Men Seeking Trad Wives

The tradwife movement's appeal to men is linked to hostile sexism and heightened religiosity, challenging initial assumptions about traditional values.
Women in technology
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Study Finds Men Who Want #TradWives Also Have High Levels Of "Hostile Sexism"

The #tradwife movement is supported by men with hostile sexism, who view women negatively and expect traditional homemaking roles.
Women in technology
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

The #TradWife movement attracts men with hostile sexism, revealing a troubling dynamic of resentment towards women.
Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

How I turned online misogyny about my PhD into momentum for my career

A female PhD graduate faced severe online misogyny after celebrating her degree, revealing that women academics are uniquely targeted for sharing professional accomplishments regardless of their field.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The cosmetic surgery industry is mainly built for women. So why is it run by men?

Leadership in the aesthetics industry is predominantly male, despite women being the primary consumers and decision-makers.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The surprising reason why women are using AI less often than men

Many people avoid generative AI because of its substantial electricity and water consumption and carbon impact, while women adopt AI tools less frequently than men.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Fostering Change: Moving From Influence to Impact

Social media platforms prioritize engagement and certainty, while structured, community-based spaces like classrooms better support deliberation, reflection, learning, and sustained impact.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

America's contract to protect white women has always been tenuous

In the hours after the 7 January fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis mother of three, gut-wrenching footage of her killing was released, discrediting initial claims from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and the Department of Justice that she was shot in self-defense. As a response to the public outcry, the Trump administration and a chorus of conservative public figures unleashed a litany of dehumanizing and defamatory remarks about Good,
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
Women in technology
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Sheryl Sandberg takes on tradwives and the manosphere | Fortune

Lean In is shifting focus to counter the rise of tradwives and hyper-aggressive masculinity in response to societal changes.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Compulsory heterosexuality is thwarting pleasure & hindering gender liberation. We can change that. - LGBTQ Nation

Trans women can deconstruct femininity built around male desire and reconstruct authentic womanhood through self-directed pleasure and relationships centered on mutual connection rather than male validation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Supermodel says only women can be bisexual: "Double standards exist for us all" - LGBTQ Nation

Jessica White's statement that bisexuality is acceptable for women but not men sparked controversy and amplified biphobic attitudes, with experts attributing such stigma to toxic masculinity and rigid gender expectations.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

'Mankeeping' Is Building Resentment In Straight Relationships. And Women Are Finally Talking About It.

Young women are increasingly withdrawing emotional labor from romantic relationships due to disproportionate, unrewarded burdens of men's emotional needs.
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

AI's 'boys' club' could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby | TechCrunch

AI industry lacks diversity with male-dominated leadership and funding, creating economic disadvantages for women entrepreneurs and widening gender wealth gaps.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Advance and Support Women at Work All Year Long

Companies are scaling back Women's History Month initiatives despite persistent gender equity challenges in workforce retention, leadership advancement, and caregiving policies.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Some Women Lift Others Up and Some Don't

When women actively support one another by sharing information, recommending colleagues for opportunities, and amplifying achievements, they help counterbalance these structural disadvantages. These behaviours reflect what psychologists often describe as prosocial leadership—using one's position or influence to help others succeed.
Women
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The one thing everyone gets wrong about feminism

Feminism's repeated obituaries reflect unrealistic expectations that millennia of patriarchy should be dismantled in one lifetime, rather than evidence of actual failure.
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Emotional Labor Draining Women Leaders

Women leaders perform substantial emotional labour daily that shapes culture and safety but remains invisible in performance metrics, creating psychological costs through constant navigation of contradictory expectations.
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Women Get Stuck in Their Careers (and How to Move Again)

Career stagnation is common; identifying unclear direction and visibility gaps enables deliberate change to regain progress and fulfillment.
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Telling Women Leaders to 'Just Delegate' Misses the Point

Women leaders face a double bind where traits that earned promotion become labeled liabilities, making simple advice like 'delegate more' ineffective without systemic change.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why 'bringing your whole self to work' is a trap, especially for women

Workplace 'whole self' culture celebrates authenticity rhetorically while rewarding conformity behaviorally, creating contradictions that disproportionately disadvantage women and people of color within systems shaped by masculine, white, middle-class norms.
Women
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Women are reaching a breaking point at work

Outdated workplace designs and rigid return-to-office mandates are driving many mothers and women to reconsider or leave participation in the U.S. labor market.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Women are still being badly overlooked in hiring

Organizations fail to identify and develop the right leaders despite advanced tools and research, often selecting wrong candidates while overlooking qualified talent like women who demonstrate superior leadership capabilities.
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Is It About Women in Leadership That Reduces Corruption?

Greater female political representation correlates with lower corruption and stronger public service delivery, partly because women are often excluded from corrupt networks.
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