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Fashion & style
fromAnOther
3 months ago

Sean McGirr Shows a Softer Side to McQueen

Alexander McQueen's fashion is deeply influenced by Victorian themes of elegance juxtaposed with dark macabre elements.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
3 months ago

Sean McGirr Shows a Softer Side to McQueen

Alexander McQueen's fashion is deeply influenced by Victorian themes of elegance juxtaposed with dark macabre elements.
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#parenting
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

His Son Used To Love His Pink Sweater... Until He Was Told Boys Don't Wear Pink

Encouraging children to express themselves regardless of societal color norms builds confidence.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Why I stopped calling myself 'Silly Mummy' in front of my daughter

Mothers should be conscious of their self-blame behavior to avoid teaching their daughters to prioritize others' feelings over their own.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Case for Letting Kids Play With Makeup

Parents often worry that their daughters' interest in makeup signals deeper issues, but it's normal developmental behavior.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

His Son Used To Love His Pink Sweater... Until He Was Told Boys Don't Wear Pink

Encouraging children to express themselves regardless of societal color norms builds confidence.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Why I stopped calling myself 'Silly Mummy' in front of my daughter

Mothers should be conscious of their self-blame behavior to avoid teaching their daughters to prioritize others' feelings over their own.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Case for Letting Kids Play With Makeup

Parents often worry that their daughters' interest in makeup signals deeper issues, but it's normal developmental behavior.
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#masculinity
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#sexuality
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Relationships

What's the 'ideal' number of sexual partners? Study reveals the sweet spot - and it's not what you think

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Relationships

What's the 'ideal' number of sexual partners? Study reveals the sweet spot - and it's not what you think

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Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

When is a child too old to be in an opposite-sex changing room? The internet debates

By age 6, children should ideally switch to appropriate changing facilities to respect privacy and comfort in gendered spaces.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

What this dating app cliche actually means - and why you should swipe left on people who use it

"They're making a presumption about what all women want and painting us with the same passive-aggressive brush," she explains.
Relationships
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Startling new trend sees increase in item men are using in bedroom

This isn't just about solo pleasure anymore. It's about enhancing connection. These purchases are an investment in their partner's satisfaction - and by extension, the relationship. In the past, men have not embraced adult toys in the same way as women, potentially seeing them as a threat to their sexuality or their own sexual prowess in the bedroom.
Women in technology
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is Physical Health Masculine? Is Mental Health Feminine?

Fitness spaces often prioritize masculine norms, making women feel like intruders.
Men seek mental health treatment less often despite higher suicide rates, indicating significant support gaps.
Right-wing politics
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

6 Social Media Trends That Lead Women & Girls Down The Alt-Right Pipeline

Girls are equally at risk of alt-right influence through social media, though their pathways differ from boys'.
Clean beauty and 'trad wife' trends can lead adolescent girls towards conservative ideologies.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What do we mean when we say women can be too muscular'?

The label 'too muscular' challenges women's identities and often intertwines issues of beauty, race, and gender norms in society.
#body-image
Exercise
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Teen boys are going to extreme lengths to be 'skinny like Timothee Chalamet' - and parents are worried

Teenage boys are increasingly dieting, influenced by social media and changing ideals of masculinity.
Exercise
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Teen boys are going to extreme lengths to be 'skinny like Timothee Chalamet' - and parents are worried

Teenage boys are increasingly dieting, influenced by social media and changing ideals of masculinity.
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#feminism
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

28 Things Women And Girls Were Told Not To Do Because They're Not "Ladylike"

Women and girls are still facing outdated gender norms regarding activities and roles, highlighting the need for societal change.
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

28 Things Women And Girls Were Told Not To Do Because They're Not "Ladylike"

Women and girls are still facing outdated gender norms regarding activities and roles, highlighting the need for societal change.
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SF LGBT
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Torrey Peters' Stag Dance Asks: "What Does it Even Mean to Be Trans?"

Torrey Peters' book 'Stag Dance' explores the complexities of trans identity against the backdrop of societal pressures and personal relationships.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Woodworking Is Losing Its Macho Edge Thanks to These Women

Handmade objects, especially in woodworking, increasingly reflect gender-specific themes and social commentary, driven by female artists.
Wendy Maruyama uses her creations as political statements, challenging traditional gender norms in furniture design.
philosophy
fromApaonline
3 months ago

Playful Resistance: Gender Norms as Games

The second Trump administration's actions pose significant threats to the rights and safety of trans individuals.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

Butchers, bakers, candlestick-makers and prostitutes: The women working behind the scenes in papal Avignon

Medieval women played crucial yet often overlooked roles within the church, despite societal restrictions and norms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Skin is in: as sales of thong bikinis rise, is body confidence also growing?

The recent ban on thong swimwear in Greater Sydney has ignited discussions about the policing of women's bodies and the implications of societal norms regarding swim attire.
Women
fromIndependent
8 months ago

'We've been called witches more than once but it's a positive' - meet Ireland's only professional female magicians

"We'll always say, 'Have you seen a magician before?' and when they say yes we'll go, 'It was a man, wasn't it!' Rahill laughs. "That's not us doing magic it's because if it was in Ireland, then it definitely WAS a man they saw, if it wasn't us!" This highlights the historical male dominance in magic, reflecting the unique perspective female magicians bring to the art form."
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