Misogyny
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People
This sexist headline about Debbie Harry has sent the internet into uproar
Language like this is just not okay in 2019.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
Will misogyny finally become a hate crime in Britain in 2020?
A group of MPs are agitating to have it treated in the same way as racism and homophobia
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- Hannah Keegan
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People
Why do politicians think it’s cool to insult their rivals’ wives?
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has suggested his wife is better-looking than Emmanuel Macron’s. His misogyny isn’t shocking – but it is revolting.
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- Moya Crockett
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- Kayleigh Dray
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How are the Rear of the Year Awards still a thing in 2019?
Amanda Holden, Carol Vorderman and Holly Willoughby’s bottoms have all been ranked and rated, because we’re still living in the 50s, apparently.
Life
Misogyny deserves to be made a hate crime. Here’s how to help make it happen
Let’s unpack what treating misogyny as a hate crime would really mean for women in England and Wales. Spoiler: no one’s getting arrested for wolf whistling.
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- Moya Crockett
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People
Halsey knew exactly what to say to Miley Cyrus’ homophobic Twitter troll
"You shouldn't date bi people"
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- Megan Murray
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Life
Misogynist claims women shouldn’t wear lipstick to work, is promptly schooled by Twitter
We can't believe we're still dealing with this in 2019.
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- Megan Murray
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Life
This taxi driver’s viral post is a lesson on how men can be better allies to women in danger
Attention all men, this is how to be an ally to women.
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- Megan Murray
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Life
This Lady Gaga interview is a masterclass in shutting down sexists
Right from the start of career, Lady Gaga has been making important points about sexism in pop music.
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- Aiden Wynn
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Opinion
Caster Semenya faces another obstacle in her fight for the rights of women athletes
Caster Semenya forced to miss world championships as IAAF ruling upheld
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- Aiden Wynn
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- Lucy Mangan
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Lucy Mangan: “Why I'm sick of being patronised by cutesy pyjamas”
Our columnist has had it with those belittling clothing slogans
Life
The grossly sexist ads we can’t believe exist in the 21st century
From a sexist Easter egg to a deeply offensive Protein World poster, these adverts all made headlines for the wrong reasons...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
This misogynist’s guide on ‘how to keep a man’ is so bad, even men are apologising for him
We're not sure you're prepared for the rage you're about to feel
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- Megan Murray
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People
Is Stranger Things’ Hopper the ultimate example of toxic masculinity?
Evan Rachel Wood really isn’t here for Hopper’s ‘Friend Zone’ narrative in Netflix’s Stranger Things – and her tweets have gone viral.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Opinion
A message to the company paying women a cash bonus for wearing a short skirt to work
It’s 2019. How is this happening?
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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People
What the Caster Semenya case says about misogynoir and transmisogyny in sport – and beyond
Paula Akpan explores the wider ramifications of the decision against Caster Semenya.
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- Paula Akpan
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People
This actress wore a low-cut top on television and misogynists could not handle it
Her response was a brilliant reminder why we should never shame a woman over what she wears.
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Over 26 and single? Society has a new name for you…
Forget spinsterhood: this viral Twitter thread has redefined what it means to be unmarried in a boringly patriarchal society.
Books
The women killed by Jack the Ripper are finally having their stories told
A new book, opera and TV series explore the lives of the serial killer’s victims. It’s a welcome break from our culture’s obsession with male murderers
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- Moya Crockett
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