Sexism
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TV
The critical scene in episode one of Channel 4’s Deceit you may have missed
Did you notice it?
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- Lucy Robinson
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Strength
The online reactions to Judy Murray’s new job are sexist, ridiculous and, frankly, untrue
She’s been appointed as coach for 2021 Soccer Aid.
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- Chloe Gray
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News
“Why we must start treating misogynistic extremism as what it is – terrorism”
“When is a terrorist not a terrorist? When he’s an incel”, writes Laura Bates.
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- Laura Bates
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People
From feminism to BDSM: life lessons Morticia Addams taught us
We learned a lot from the Addams Family matriarch...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Lucy Ford
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Legally Blonde is 20 – so how does it hold up all these years later?
“It’s far from a perfect film,” says Lucy Ford, “but it’s remarkable just how many of its progressive themes still ring true today.”
Celebrity
Why the hell do we keep forcing women to “deny” that they’re pregnant?
Paris Hilton is the latest in a long line of women to be dogged by unfounded pregnancy rumours, and we’ve honestly had enough.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Celebrity
Why are JLo and Jennifer Garner always being pitted against each other?
“BLOCK any publication or individual pursuing this narrative. Otherwise you are directly funding patriarchy,” says Jameela Jamil.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Celebrity
Pink fights the good feminist fight as she shuts down “sexist” dress code
The Norwegian women’s handball team have been fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms, and Pink isn’t here for it. At all.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Strength
Female world champion Paralympian has been criticised for wearing “too short” shorts – of course
Would this happen to a male athlete?
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- Miranda Larbi
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News
Twitter reacts brilliantly to the sexist commentary around Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon withdrawal
“Is there anything more annoying than a man telling a woman she’s not hurt she’s just emotional?”
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- Amy Beecham
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Celebrity
Aisling Bea brilliantly turns sexist article about her “gaping jumpsuit” on its head
The devil works hard, but Aisling Bea makes misogynistic headlines work even harder. And we love her for it.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Hollie Richardson
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Julianne Moore has absolutely no time for those “ageing gracefully” comments
“Is there an ungraceful way to age?”
Life
“Too old” to have babies at 36? Twitter’s response to judgemental men is predictably brilliant
The platform’s community has poured scorn on findings from a new YouGov poll.
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- Anna Brech
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Entertainment
Emilia Clarke’s new comic series stars a female engineer who's powered by her periods
The Game of Thrones actor is subverting age-old tropes with her latest invention.
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- Anna Brech
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Mental Health
“I felt numb”: women on antidepressants open up about sex
Four women share their experiences of how their medication affected sex drive.
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- Hollie Richardson
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News
Emma Barnett just sparked a very important debate about toilets
“This is a toilet I use most days...”
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- Hollie Richardson
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TV
Why Christina Hendricks hated being asked about her bra during Mad Men
Journalists wanted to ask the actor one thing, and one thing only, during the show’s 2007 to 2015 run.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Books
Lisa Taddeo’s first novel and 4 other books that will blow your mind this summer
From feminism to race and sexuality, these new books are shaking up reading lists.
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- Francesca Brown
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- Kayleigh Dray
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A comprehensive list of all the s**t Meghan Markle has taken from the tabloids
Prince Harry has accused “toxic” UK tabloids of damaging his and Meghan’s mental health, and we can 100% believe it.
Health
Women can now complete this quick survey to help tackle the gender health gap
A new strategy was launched on International Women's Day.
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- Hollie Richardson
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