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#women-in-sports
fromESPN.com
6 days ago
National Football League

How Jen Welter's hiring by the Cardinals a decade ago has changed the NFL landscape for women

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6 days ago
National Football League

How Jen Welter's hiring by the Cardinals a decade ago has changed the NFL landscape for women

fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Ex-Man Utd striker Hernandez apologises for sexism

In an apology posted on Instagram, he said it was 'never my intention' to 'hurt or divide'. "I deeply regret any confusion or discomfort that my recent words have caused."
Manchester United
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 week ago

Snapchat Partners With TOGETHXR to Help Female Athletes Boost Their Presence

Snapchat partners with TOGETHXR to enhance female athletes' visibility through the Snap the Gap content accelerator program.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The quiet, matter of fact takeover of women holding senior economist roles | Heather Stewart

The UK is witnessing a shift towards more female representation in key economic policymaking roles.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

South-west London primary school uses trans actor Elliot Page as positive example of masculinity

Elliot Page has been included in teaching materials at Streatham Wells Primary School to exemplify positive masculinity, challenging harmful gender stereotypes and encouraging kindness, empathy, and emotional literacy.
LGBT
#womens-football
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

People Are Sharing Their "Unhinged" Ways Of Practicing Microfeminism

"When I worked as a banker, I ALWAYS made the woman primary on the account," one user wrote.
Women
#trans-rights
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

UK launches 500 package to support diverse, underrepresented investors and founders | TechCrunch

The British Business Bank is creating a £500 million economic package to support diverse and underrepresented fund managers and founders in the UK.
Venture
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Designer Sonya Lennon: 'I was threatened with arrest mid-air. There was a garda van waiting on the apron when we got to Dublin Airport'

Meditation has become a vital tool for balancing my professional pressures and personal life. It nurtures my mental health, enabling clearer thinking and creativity.
Mindfulness
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

A Man Goes In For A Vasectomy & This Is The Pamphlet He's Given

"I went to get my vasectomy consult today, and they gave me paperwork for different options to look over, and I am so annoyed with this list I almost blew a gasket."
Health
#california
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Wife Has a Maddening Expectation of Me When We're Out. She Swears It's Not a Big Deal.

Functionality in clothing should ensure everyone can carry personal essentials.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

'Invest in Women' fund criticised for slow rollout as MPs call for bolder action

The Invest in Women Taskforce has raised over £250 million, but the fund will not begin investing until the end of 2025, a year after fundraising was announced.
Women
#football
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago
Women

"I can and I will keep playing football on my own terms": Inside the London clubs forging a new path for inclusive football

fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago
Women

"I can and I will keep playing football on my own terms": Inside the London clubs forging a new path for inclusive football

fromNature
3 weeks ago

Japan requires name change after marriage - with big effects on female scientists

Japan's unique naming law complicates researchers' professional lives, primarily affecting women who change their last names after marriage.
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

Denmark takes rare step of adding women to draft amid Russia war fears

"I think it is unequal to only conscript men," said Rosa Collet, 16. Collet, who describes herself as a feminist, opposes military conscription as a whole but believes that where it exists, it should include both men and women.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

UEFA women's Euros kick off in Switzerland DW 07/02/2025

Women's Euro 2025 tournament features 16 teams competing from July 2 to July 27, with matches held in eight Swiss cities.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Mexico City honors its pre-Hispanic heritage on the 700th anniversary of Tenochtitlan

Mexico City is set to celebrate its 700th anniversary in 2025, commemorating its historical roots dating back to Tenochtitlan, a city surrounded by a lake and canals.
History
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Manosphere': When influencers normalize misogyny for clicks DW 06/30/2025

Misogyny is escalating on social media through the manosphere, where influencers promote anti-feminist ideologies and seek to reclaim male power.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Transgender campaigners call for European rights body to report on UK

The joint letter to the Council of Europe highlights the urgent need for a review of UK policies, asserting that current enactments infringe upon ECHR protections.
LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Archaic Sex-Discrimination Case the Supreme Court Is Reviving

The implications of the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Skrmetti are profound, potentially reversing advancements in both transgender rights and gender equality.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: June 24, Sally Ride completes historic space shuttle mission

June 24 marks pivotal historical events such as Sally Ride's spaceflight and the Berlin blockade, illustrating significant advancements and struggles faced by society.
Women in technology
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Girl Power! One of the U.S. Pilots Who Bombed Iran Was a Woman

A female pilot participated in the U.S. attack on Iran, showcasing progress in gender equality amidst geopolitical tensions.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why summer can be 'era-defining' for women's sport

"The World Cup is going to raise the bar for women's rugby. I think it will be a really era-defining moment. It will shift from being a niche sport to mainstream, that will make a tremendous difference for girls the world over."
Women in technology
Dallas Cowboys
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Getting Major Pay Raise | Entrepreneur

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders receive a 400% pay increase for the upcoming season, ending a long battle for fair wages.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tough, whip-smart and selfless: Melissa Hortman, singular force for democracy', remembered

Melissa Hortman boldly challenged a card game of male lawmakers, advocating for women's voices and leaving a significant impact on Minnesota's political landscape.
#transgender-rights
UK news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

British prime minister names first woman to lead MI6 intelligence service

Blaise Metreweli becomes the first woman to lead MI6, marking a significant milestone in the agency's history.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EHRC urged to extend consultation on post-supreme court ruling gender guidance

Charities urge the equalities watchdog to extend the consultation period to ensure proper engagement and robust guidance on the Supreme Court gender ruling.
#paternity-leave
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brighton's trailblazer Aisha Masaka: It was my dream to play in Europe'

Aisha Masaka is the first Tanzanian woman to play in the Women's Super League and champions gender equality through sports.
#parental-leave
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Paternity leave is outdated and unequal, MPs say

UK's statutory parental leave is criticized for being inadequate compared to other developed nations.
Cross-party MPs call for significant reform to update outmoded paternity leave rules.
Parenting
fromFatherly
2 months ago

What Nordic Dads Have That American Dads Don't

Nordic countries have seen a cultural shift in fatherhood, with dads increasingly involved in parenting and supportive of parental leave.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Paternity leave is outdated and unequal, MPs say

UK's statutory parental leave is criticized for being inadequate compared to other developed nations.
Cross-party MPs call for significant reform to update outmoded paternity leave rules.
Parenting
fromFatherly
2 months ago

What Nordic Dads Have That American Dads Don't

Nordic countries have seen a cultural shift in fatherhood, with dads increasingly involved in parenting and supportive of parental leave.
fromNature
1 month ago

How DEI is misunderstood - and the real route to gender equality

Patriarchy continues to thwart gender equality in the workplace despite initiatives aimed at diversity and inclusion.
Current DEI efforts often serve business interests more than they address structural gender biases.
fromDailycaller
1 month ago

Girls' Soccer Teams Booted From $4M Taxpayer-Funded Field

The NYC Department of Education's renovation decision has led to unfair displacement of girls' soccer teams for the benefit of a boys' school.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump is strongarming companies elsewhere into cutting DEI. Those that cave in now will regret it later | Miriam Gonzalez Durantez

Women’s networking events, diversity data collection, and targeted training are increasingly under attack, with companies fearing backlash and changes to their commitments to gender equality.
Women in technology
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

11-year-old East Bay girl heading to Little League Legacy Baseball Series in Pennsylvania

Allena Darby, an 11-year-old baseball player, is set to participate in the prestigious Little League Legacy Baseball Series in Pennsylvania.
Non-profit organizations
fromeuronews
1 month ago

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Foreign aid cuts are severely impacting women's rights organizations, risking lives and vital support for women and girls in crisis zones.
#garrick-club
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The real reason fewer men may be choosing to become vets

The veterinary profession has a significant female presence, yet remains lacking in cultural diversity.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Baerbock set to lead UN General Assembly DW 06/02/2025

Annalena Baerbock, running unopposed for UN General Assembly president, aims to unify all member states and prioritize gender equality, climate protection, and sustainability.
Germany politics
Fashion & style
fromwww.90min.com
1 month ago

Umbro x Stine Goya partner to launch unique kit collection

Umbro's collaboration with Stine Goya blends sportswear and fashion, emphasizing equality and representation in football.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Men need liberation too': do we need more male novelists?

Conduit Books aims to address the scarcity of new male writers in UK literary publishing.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Seen, Heard, Promoted: Breaking the Double Bind

Women leaders face a double bind: they must balance competence and warmth to avoid backlash.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The trailblazing trans miner of Patagonia: I hacked the system. I set a precedent. We changed history'

Carla Antonella Rodriguez fought against societal norms for her right to work in the coal mine, ultimately impacting women’s roles in the workforce after 80 years.
Women in technology
#transgender-athletes
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

High school female track star poses on first-place podium after finishing second to trans athlete: 'Real champ!'

San Francisco Giants
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Rules changed for CA women's track and field state championship over transgender athlete criticism

The California high school sports agency plans to award medals to both a transgender and assigned female athlete if they place in the top spots.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

High school female track star poses on first-place podium after finishing second to trans athlete: 'Real champ!'

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ons Jabeur hits out at lack of women's matches in French Open primetime slots

Ons Jabeur criticizes Roland Garros for favoring men's tennis, calling for better representation of women's matches in the schedule.
#sports
fromDefector
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Dumbass Irish Rule Forcing Female Athletes To Wear Skirts Finally Repealed | Defector

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Ayami Sato makes Canadian baseball history becoming the first woman in a pro men's league | CBC News

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Women

Camogie skorts row: Sports Minister says resolution needed for players that is 'comfortable for everyone' ahead of Munster final

fromDefector
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Dumbass Irish Rule Forcing Female Athletes To Wear Skirts Finally Repealed | Defector

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Ayami Sato makes Canadian baseball history becoming the first woman in a pro men's league | CBC News

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Women

Camogie skorts row: Sports Minister says resolution needed for players that is 'comfortable for everyone' ahead of Munster final

#camogie
fromDefector
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ireland To Consider Ending Sexist Dress Code For One Of Its Most Popular Sports | Defector

fromDefector
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ireland To Consider Ending Sexist Dress Code For One Of Its Most Popular Sports | Defector

fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

60 charities demand UK reverse shameful' aid cuts for women and girls

Funding cuts to gender equality projects risk women's safety and well-being globally,
#education
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Murder of Colombian model sparks outrage over rising femicides

The murder of Colombian model Maria Jose Estupinan highlights systemic failures in protecting women from violence, sparking outrage over increasing femicides.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Ballon d'Or gets better date for women nominees

The Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony date allows women's nominees to attend without conflict with national team duties.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Nigeria: Can a gender bill bring political inclusion? DW 05/19/2025

Nigerian women demand reserved legislative seats to address systemic exclusion from politics.
Women in technology
fromtime.com
2 months ago

I Founded Girls Who Code. Now I'm Worried About Boys

Gender equality efforts need to include emotional support and growth for boys alongside girls.
Disconnection rather than competition is the core issue hindering societal progress.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Discover women's history in your area: You just have to start looking'

Fewer than 4% of statues in Australia are of women, indicating a societal failure to recognize the historical contributions of women.
Women in technology
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It underpins everything': how people in a relationship manage their finances

Merging finances can lead to a more equal relationship dynamic.
Couples are increasingly navigating financial complexities together due to changing economic circumstances.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Patrick McGarty: How a 22-year-old Dubliner became the world's first female stockbroker and broke down gender barriers in doing so

At just 22 years old, Oonah Keogh defied gender norms and applied for membership in the Dublin Stock Exchange, marking a pivotal moment in financial history.
Women in technology
Parenting
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Mothers Don't Need Medals- They Need a Better World For Their Children

Trump's motherhood incentives seem politically motivated rather than genuine proposals to support families.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Top Chef's' Kristen Kish doesn't hesitate to talk about kitchen sexism in her new memoir

Dominique Crenn famously called the award 'stupid,' asserting that a chef should simply be regarded as a chef, irrespective of gender.
LA food
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Already a legendary pitcher in Japan, Ayami Sato is set to break gender barrier in Canadian baseball | CBC News

Ayami Sato makes history as the first woman to pitch in a professional men's baseball league in Canada.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mother's Day in Germany is a reminder that motherhood is a battle that's not for me | Carolin Wurfel

Working mothers often experience exhaustion and despair due to unrealistic societal expectations and the challenging balance of work and family life.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

RTE's Jacqui Hurley: 'I remember at the time thinking, oh Jesus, they'll never put another woman on the radio, because this is going to be a gender thing'

As the first female presenter of Sunday Sport, Jacqui Hurley reflects on her journey and the changes she's witnessed in sports broadcasting.
Women in technology
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Prime Minister Carney to name new cabinet on Tuesday | CBC News

Carney's cabinet will be equally composed of men and women, marking a significant gender balance in leadership as he prepares for a busy return to Parliament.
Canada news
Women in technology
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

Unpacking the IT Gender Gap: Lived Experience and the Path Forward | HackerNoon

Women in IT remain significantly underrepresented, with only 19% of positions filled by women in 2022/2023.
Cultural and historical factors heavily influence women's pursuit of STEM careers.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Cistercian College in Roscrea to open its doors to girls in historic 'gender equality' move

"We want to cater for entire families, for boys and girls - for sisters to attend the same, as their brothers. It's a hugely historic decision, as Cistercian College has been a boys only school for 120 years."
Higher education
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Women make up 3% of this famed NYC job: Meet the rare breed of city 'doorwomen'

Women are entering the traditionally male-dominated doorman role in New York City, but still represent only 3% of the workforce.
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