Roleplay at Soho Theatre: The ensluttification of feminism laid bare 3/5 Hannah Reilly’s solo show can’t quite live up to the hype despite her outstanding performance Evening Standard · Oct 27
'Feminism Is Apparently About Getting Nearly Nude': Ben Shapiro Reacts to Tate McRae's Music Video Ben Shapiro criticises Tate McRae's 'Housewife' music video, arguing that it promotes feminism and lingerie, as the singer explains its themes of independence. International Business Times UK · Oct 23
Zara Larsson Stands by Political Views Despite Financial Cost: 'I'm Not Going To Shut Up' Zara Larsson says she will not change her political views for commercial opportunities, citing her support for feminism, abortion rights, LGBTQ+ equality and Palestinians. International Business Times UK · Oct 16
Her Son’s Wife by Dorothy Canfield Fisher finds profound meaning and emotion in domestic life UK publisher Persephone Books are continuing to reintroduce “lost” 20th century novels by women to the 21st century, featuring what they term “domestic feminism”. The Conversation · Oct 14
BBC documentary to chart JK Rowling's rise and 'bitter exchanges' on trans rights The BBC has announced a new two-part documentary about JK Rowling which will explore her rise to global fame and the controversies surrounding her views on Scottish independence, feminism, free speech and gender identity The National (Scotland) · Oct 13
Zara Larsson Defends Viral NSFW Post by Declaring Open Discussion Can Destigmatize Female Desire Zara Larsson's candid Instagram post about feeling sexually aroused while flying has prompted debate over female desire, feminism and the expectations surrounding women's conversations about sex. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
Meta Blocks Virginia Woolf Play Ads After Automated System Flags Feminism as 'Social Topic' Meta initially rejected a Barcelona theatre's paid advert for a Virginia Woolf adaptation, citing feminism as a social topic, before restoring the campaign after calling the block an error. International Business Times UK · Sep 22
Meta bans ads for Virginia Woolf play in Spain because they relate to feminism Theatre told that Facebook and Instagram filter out ads mentioning ‘social topics’ such as civil rights or feminism The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
‘People had naive expectations’: How MeToo has changed in China On Friday, MeToo journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin was released from prison. She returns to a landscape changed by censorship, and a new generation of feminists The Guardian - AU · Sep 21
China's Online 'Manosphere' Grows as Beijing Targets Feminism in Battle Over Marriage and Babies China's expanding online manosphere is intensifying gender tensions as authorities balance censorship with demographic concerns over falling birth rates, declining marriages and broader economic pressures. International Business Times UK · Sep 20
America's Rorshach Test: Why Sydney Sweeney makes liberals go mad That Sydney’s body had taken on deeper meaning beyond its corporeal form and become a political battleground was evident in 2022 when she threw her mother a 60th birthday party where one guest wore a Blue Lives Matter T-shirt and others wore red caps that said “Make Sixty Great Again”.… The Times of India · Sep 17
'Is this sport?': Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from female athletes over nude advert "Her body her choice"? Or "single handedly setting feminism 1000 years back"? Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has once again sparked significant backlash online for her latest commercial – but this time from the female sporting community. Euronews · Sep 15
Sydney Sweeney Posts Brilliantly Poignant Response After Her Racy Betting Ad Campaign Sparked Vicious Backlash “For every act of micro feminism I do Sydney Sweeney sets feminism 100 years back,” fumed one netizen. Bored Panda · Sep 14
Pink Allegedly Built Her Career by Destroying Other Female Artists While Being the 'Face of Feminism' in the Industry Pink faces renewed criticism over her feminist image, with critics questioning whether her empowerment message relied on criticising other women, particularly in her song 'Stupid Girls' and feud with Christina Aguilera. International Business Times UK · Sep 10
International Business Times UK · Sep 9 Lindsay Clancy Trial Fuels Gender War as Postpartum Psychosis Debate Collides With Women's Voting Rights The Lindsay Clancy mistrial has sparked a political debate over postpartum psychosis, feminism, and women's voting rights, highlighting mental health issues and societal divisions in the US.
The Economic Times · Sep 6 One embraced the word feminist, one refused it: Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem fought the same battle in opposite ways Two prominent women, Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton, recently passed away, leaving significant legacies. Steinem championed overt feminism and activism, while Parton inspired through music and business acumen. Both women empowered females to make their own life choices and pursue dreams. Their differing public personas sparked discussions about feminism's evolving…
The Conversation · Sep 4 How Gloria Steinem shaped — and sometimes over-shadowed — global feminism Ten years ago, I had the honour of meeting Gloria Steinem. It was International Women’s Day 2016: Donald Trump was a joke that would supposedly never happen and #MeToo was still two years away. Yet, the clouds were gathering.
The Economic Times · Sep 4 Gloria Steinem, face of US feminism, once lived in Delhi Miranda House hostel: How India was where the icon began to understand feminism Gloria Steinem’s early years in India profoundly influenced her feminist perspective. She gained insights into the role of women in India’s Independence movement and their struggles against oppressive practices. Her time at Miranda House helped her forge important friendships and deepen her understanding of social justice and equality. Steinem later…
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Gloria Steinem lived to see a powerful backlash against her vision of feminism It was the fight for abortion rights that launched Gloria Steinem into feminism
The Economic Times · Sep 4 Gloria Steinem’s final memoir looks back on feminism, India and a life of change Gloria Steinem's memoir "An Unexpected Life" explores her childhood and feminist activism. She shared reflections on aging with gratitude and optimism for the future. Her time in India significantly shaped her worldview and understanding of diverse cultures. Steinem emphasized the power of informal conversations for genuine human connection. The book…
The Guardian - US · Sep 3 Gloria Steinem personified America’s feminist movement The activist made the movement mainstream – and became a receptacle for its hopes and disappointments
The Independent UK · Aug 29 Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldn’t say it, but fans heard it — in her life and her lyrics Dolly Parton never embraced the feminist label, but her actions and lyrics spoke volumes
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25 Feminism for a World on Fire by Natasha Walter review – hope amid the hopelessness A writer and activist links the climate crisis to battles for justice around the world in this vital book
International Business Times UK · Aug 18 Nearly One in Five Australian Men Say Violence Against Feminism Is Legitimate, Study Finds Research from the University of Melbourne reveals that nearly 20% of Australian men support violence against feminism, with misogynistic attitudes now a leading predictor of violent extremism.
AAP · Aug 18 One in three boys believe equality has 'gone too far' Almost one in three boys believe attempts to give equality opportunities to women have gone to far, and some claim feminism should be resisted with violence.