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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It's ourselves and society on trial': playwright adapts Gisele Pelicot case for stage

A stage play about Gisele Pelicot's trial highlights rape culture and societal complicity in sexual violence.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why Do Misogynistic Influencers Appeal to So Many Young Men?

Young men often perceive misogynistic influencers as successful despite disagreement, with a longing for social 'rules' making them appealing.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Gisele Pelicot awarded France's highest civilian honor DW 07/14/2025

Gisele Pelicot received France's highest civilian honor for her courageous testimony about enduring a decade of sexual abuse.
Women
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Does Iranian Cinema Construct Its Own Cinematic Veil for Women? Pulling Back Hijab in Recent Films

Womanhood is shaped by cultural and social structures, exemplified by the significance of hijab in Iran.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

For women in Pakistan, social media can be dangerous DW 06/29/2025

In Pakistan, the killing of TikTok star Sana Yousaf raises serious concerns about the safety of online personalities, particularly young women amid pervasive violence.
Digital life
philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

The story of a girl sold into marriage with a Taliban leader | Aeon Essays

Afghan women face extreme oppression and systemic barriers that restrict their education and freedom.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Malala and Kiran faced violence, threats and shame. Now their fathers want all men to stand with women'

Ranjit's public celebration of his daughter's birth challenges patriarchal norms and signifies his unwavering support as a father.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

In India, war came dressed in feminist camouflage

Operation Sindoor, led by two female officers, showcases the government's celebration of gender inclusion, but it also reinforces patriarchal narratives in nation-building.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How ordinary men became unpaid Taliban enforcers in their own homes

To be a father of daughters in the Taliban's Afghanistan has become a daily nightmare for Amir, who feels compelled to inflict a system of gender apartheid on his family.
Women
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.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 months ago

Roman Women in Business

Roman women faced legal and psychological barriers in their societal roles, constrained by guardianship laws and patriarchal views that characterized their capabilities and autonomy.
History
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Supreme Court's Radical Right Turn Is About Restoring Patriarchy, Plain and Simple

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson represents a significant setback for women's rights, influenced by patriarchal grievances and political strategies.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

I Was Taught To Protect My Virginity At All Costs. Instead, I Decided To Seduce My Town's Star Athlete.

The article critiques the patriarchal views on female sexuality presented in a religious education context.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Trump's Orwellian Erasure of Women

The Trump Administration has been implementing policies that result in the systematic erasure of women's achievements from significant public records, reinforcing patriarchal narratives.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Sex Before Sexes: The Evolutionary Case for the Female First

The evolutionary journey from single-gender replication to the introduction of males suggests that 'female-first' may not be metaphorical but a biological reality.
Women
#feminism
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Women in technology

Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert review how pop culture turned a generation of women against themselves

Pop culture has shaped perceptions of women's roles, often undermining feminist progress.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce review portrait of a patriarch

What would writers do without problematic patriarchs? From King Lear to Logan Roy, they are the linchpins of countless family dramas: adored fathers who dominate and damage their children in equal measure.
Food & drink
Women
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Handmaid's Tale Recap: Boomerang

The complexity of characters in The Handmaid's Tale reveals a tension between empowerment and regression.
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

duendita: a strong desire to survive

Women want something different from their relationships with men. So different that it can only be figured as alien.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Women behind the lens: Through needle and thread, a quiet defiance of patriarchy'

When I asked to take her photograph, she suggested the main hall of her home, mentioning its lack of decoration and how the walls were bare except for a framed image of flowers and, notably, a photograph of all the men in the house.
Photography
fromJuxtapoz
4 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Radio Juxtapoz, ep 159: Noelia Towers on an Account of Preceding Events

Noelia Towers combines personal narrative and universal themes to critique contemporary masculine power structures in her art.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

We'd Explain the Ending of Nicole Kidman's New Movie, Except We're Not Sure We Even Can

"Before I moved to Holland, I was afraid and confused and couldn't trust anyone," Kidman's character, Nancy Vandergroot, reflects, hinting at deeper dark undercurrents beneath the town's facade.
Boston Bruins
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rita review sensitive portrait of domestic abuse seen through the eyes of a child

Paz Vega's 'Rita' presents a profound story of domestic abuse and patriarchy through the innocent eyes of a young girl.
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Andrea Dworkin Saw Trump's Female Enablers 40 Years Ago

Dworkin's analysis reveals that women often support patriarchal structures as a means of self-protection from male violence, perpetuating a cycle of oppression.
Right-wing politics
Women in technology
fromeuronews
4 months ago

People march in cities around the world on International Women's Day

Global marches on International Women's Day focused on women's rights and against gender-based violence.
The fight against patriarchy and gender inequality united diverse participants worldwide.
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
4 months ago

BLACK DIAMOND: EMM's Darkest and Most Defiant Album Yet - KALTBLUT Magazine

EMM's 'BLACK DIAMOND' explores themes of patriarchy through an immersive electronic and gothic rock soundscape.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

How "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" Subverts the "Save the Girl" Trope | Features | Roger Ebert

'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' subverts the 'father savior' trope, exposing deeper systemic issues and the moral dilemmas faced under a patriarchal regime.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Stepford Wives at 50: a compelling idea in search of a better movie

The Stepford Wives serves as a cultural barometer of America's reaction to women's liberation, depicting a dystopian community that takes misogyny to an extreme.
Miscellaneous
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Abcarian: What sexual assault charges against Sean Combs and others reveal

Rape culture is a stark reality reinforced by recent high-profile scandals involving powerful men and the ongoing prevalence of misogyny.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Dressing up as a witch at Halloween? The sickening origins of this caricature may make you think again

The archetype of the witch, characterized by a pointed hat and evil demeanor, emerges from medieval times, reflecting societal fears and misogyny towards women healers.
Women
fromKotaku
9 months ago

The Penguin Is About Sofia Falcone, Actually

For 10 years men have lied to me. And then I come home and it's all the same. They think I'm broken. I'm not broken. I'm not the one who's sick. And neither are you. The world is.
Books
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Fighting Myanmar's Patriarchy, One All-Male Panel at a Time

The exclusion of women from leadership discussions in Myanmar hinders the effectiveness of the pro-democracy movement.
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