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Feminist reformer Beatrice Faust was a sexual libertarian who did her homework, kept her cool and criticised ‘wimp feminism’

Beatrice Faust was an iconoclastic public intellectual. I first encountered her through her columns in the Weekend Australian in the 1990s. She was by then a standard-bearer for second-wave feminism, at a time when public conversations about feminism were defined by inter-generational conflict.

The Conversation

Alicia Vikander on starring opposite Jude Law and her favourite work | Binge Watch

Alicia Vikander speaks with The Independent’s Jacob Stolworthy about new film Firebrand, a historical drama directed by Karim Aïnouz. Set during the tumultuous final years of Henry VIII’s (Jude Law) reign, the film focuses on Catherine Parr (Alicia Vikander), his sixth and final wife. In this interview Vikander discusses working…

The Independent UK

Meghan's podcast episode two review: bland platitudes and choice feminism

1/5 Female empowerment is just a case of wearing a sweater to a meeting and asking nicely for maternity leave, apparently

Evening Standard

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The Blue Origin flight showcased the utter defeat of American feminism

The trip leaned on a vision of women’s empowerment that is light on substance and heavy on a childlike, girlish silliness

The Guardian - US

How the ‘manosphere’ spreads through online gaming, influencers and algorithms

The Netflix series Adolescence has generated discussions about masculinity, male violence and the effect of “manosphere” content on boys. The manosphere is a collection of men’s rights and misogynistic groups that are interconnected through websites, blogs and forums that promote masculinity, misogyny and opposition to feminism.

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‘It’s really crude’: concern over mix of misogyny and Franco nostalgia among Spanish teens

Netflix drama Adolescence sharpens debate over toxic masculinity – and in Spain it is mixed with ignorance over dictatorship

The Guardian - UK

World Poetry Day: In a post #MeToo world, feminist poetry is flourishing

Poetry and feminism have always been intertwined but in recent years, many new feminist and queer voices have emerged and found space to express themselves. For World Poetry Day, we take a look at this moment of poetic liberation.

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‘Every push forward is opposed by backward forces’: why the new Rebel Girls book is more needed than ever

Nine years on from the original book’s publication, feminism is under threat as never before, so an update serves as a ‘beacon of hope’

The Guardian - UK

Return Of The Alpha Male: Why Toxic Masculinity Is Gaining Prominence

Toxic masculinity peddled by online influencers is becoming increasingly prominent, experts say, buoyed by the resurgence of far-right ideology and a virulent backlash against feminism.

International Business Times

Letter: Cora Kaplan obituary

Eva Tutchell writes: She reminded us that being po-faced and inflexible is not the best way for feminism to flourish

The Guardian - UK

Men’s concerns are real but backlash is not inevitable – the new rules guiding feminism

It’s a difficult period for the feminist movement. Space has opened up in public life for people who argue, very loudly, that efforts to level the playing field for women have come at the expense of men.

The Conversation

Green energy doesn’t benefit everyone: ubuntu ideas can help include more people

Ellen Fungisai Chipango is a scholar of the communal ethic of African ubuntu – the belief that we are at our best as individuals and society if we work for the good of others, alongside others. She researches ways in which ubuntu can be applied in real life situations involving…

The Conversation

Jeff Bezos takes one small step for feminism and social progress, and one giant leap for self-publicity

The first all-female private flight into space funded by the Amazon tycoon’s Blue Origin company has little to do with female empowerment and a lot to do with PR, writes Sarah Manavis

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a scary time’: Sophie Lewis on the ‘enemy feminisms’ that enable the far right

In a new book the scholar traces a line from reactionary tendencies in history to anti-trans feminists today

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Rep. Nancy Mace trolled for being a ‘DEI admission’ after bragging about her military academy graduation

‘The girlboss feminism routine isn’t just cringy. It also directly undermines our argument,’ rightwing political commentator says

The Conversation

Sexism linked to social ills for men and women, finds largest cross-cultural study of its kind

Feminism is facing a backlash, with women’s rights being rolled back in many countries and a significant number of people saying feminism has gone far enough or even too far. Yet women still face basic obstacles to education in some countries and are generally paid less than men. They still…

The Guardian - UK

‘Women are the best to women’: has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism?

Fifty years ago, Icelandic women went on strike, kickstarting a gender revolution. Today, the concept of ‘konur eru konum bestar’ is everywhere – including the female-led coalition government

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TikTok’s ‘Full Bush In A Bikini’ Trend Is The Body-Positive Movement We Didn’t Know We Needed

Full bush in a bikini is not only the first TikTok Trend for 2025, but it's also the thing we need for body-positivity and feminism

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The Guardian view on film and feminism in China: women feel Her Story is their story

The hit comedy has struck a chord by celebrating female friendship and pushing back against misogyny

The Guardian - UK

Welcome to the femosphere, the latest dark, toxic corner of the internet… for women

‘Femcel’ influencers urge their followers to give up on gender equality and use men for financial gain – in the name of feminism

Newslaundry

The reasons for male suicides in India: What the numbers tell us

“Nearly one lakh men die by suicide ever year due to marriage-related problems,” screamed several television anchors and Men’s Rights Activists on social media, following the suicide of Bengaluru based techie Atul Subhash. The 35-year-old’s death and suicide notes — including one on video — have triggered a widespread debate…

Evening Standard

Annie Lennox: 'I don't know if I should celebrate turning 70 because there's so much more to do'

EXCLUSIVE The staunch supporter of women’s rights says ‘need for global feminism’ has never been greater as she prepares to shine a light on the issues many females face with her first show in the UK since 2019

Marie Claire

Sydney Sweeney’s controversial words about “fake Hollywood feminism” are going viral

The Guardian - AU

As 4B takes the world by storm, South Korea is grappling with a backlash against feminism

The 4B movement that sparked global interest in the wake of the US election has grown out of an intensely unequal society

International Business Times

Short Cut To Feminism: How An Assault Changed Korean Woman's Outlook

Aspiring South Korean writer On Ji-goo never considered herself a feminist but changed her mind after being physically attacked by a man for having short hair.

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