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It's funny how religious feminists always ignore the big elephant in the room when it comes to misogyny and the role their own religions have played in spreading, normalizing, and justifying it. I know that the incompatibility between feminism and religion has already been discussed countless times in this sub,... Read more »

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I want to create content analysing patriarchy, but I keep hesitating. A part of me feels like many women have already “coped” with these ideas. Then I meet women in real life who are only now realising that “not like other girls” was never a compliment, or that male validation... Read more »

I want to create content analysing patriarchy, but I keep hesitating. A part of me feels like many women have already “coped” with these ideas. Then I meet women in real life who are only now realising that “not like other girls” was never a compliment, or that male validation... Read more »

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I don't want to hear that "not all men" rebuttal anymore to dismiss women's concerns. What, you're telling me just because of 4.9% who haven't it somehow invalidates women's concerns about men? submitted by /u/AchingAmy [link] [comments]... Read more »

Heterosexual radfems, how have you made space to trust a man romantically in your life with this ideology? Is it a lifetime of conversations, boundary discussions, books? Do you have any specific recommendations for educating a man on radfem and believing he could adopt it? Here is my context: I... Read more »

Tw: mentions of SA/CSA I’m sorry if i’ll sound shallow minded. My friend (no past s*xual trauma) is into CNC. But as a SA and CSA survivor i feel…invalidated? She also mentioned she wanted to be “an object of desire” for her husband. I really dont know what to think.... Read more »

“… when sex doll and robot advocates promote the use of these products as being beneficial for ‘people’, they mean male people. When they claim sex robots could help alleviate loneliness, they mean men’s loneliness, not women’s. When they argue sex robots could be used by the elderly, they mean... Read more »

Check it out! https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/americas-op-ed-columnists-brainstorm-future-headlines-about-the-birth-rate... Read more »

“I took an off-the-record grievance pay-out (not massive) and a much-reduced pension to get out of academia two years ago after an unremitting fifteen years of sexist (and disablist) bullying.   … I had to sign a gagging clause when I got my grievance pay-out which—as I’m sure you are aware—is... Read more »

If he changes a diaper, he’s father of the year. If he cooks something, anything, he’s a chef. If he marries, but otherwise continues to live pretty much as he has to that point, he’s suddenly respectable. If he continues to pay a child’s ball game into adulthood, he gets... Read more »

Struck by arthritis and its attendant mobility issues, the most worrisome being an increased risk of falling while walking in the forest or on her way down to the water, it hit her: her life would be shorter than most because she’d rather kill herself than live in a so-called... Read more »

Suppose that worldwide, women flood the military, soon comprising, say, 40% of the ranks (which will be perceived by men as a majority) (go figure).  Suppose then, as happened when women flooded the ranks of bank tellers, secretaries, and teachers, being a soldier became devalued, losing its prestige, its glory,... Read more »

Suppose two married women get jobs outside the home at the same time, forcing their husbands to hire someone to do the cooking, cleaning, and childcare.  Ten hours/day, 5 days/week, at $20/hr.  It’s a lot to afford, but the men have so-called ‘breadwinner’ salaries. Suppose it turns out that Emma... Read more »

Suppose by some biochemical quirk, the hormones we’ve been feeding cows inhibits testosterone in humans, so the more meat men eat, the weaker they become.  Suppose that within a year, males lost their 30% physical strength advantage over women.  What would happen?... Read more »

A man struts and huffs and puffs and expands like a blowfish, but all the old women close their eyes.  Deny him the female gaze.  Refuse to be a witness to his Almighty Greatness, let alone a cheerleader.  And not only does he deflate, he disappears in a puff of,... Read more »

After writing about the digital advertising grift yesterday, I got some really good followup questions regarding agencies using data during election campaigns and the Brexit referendum. Weren’t Russia and Cambridge Analytica and all those bad-faith actors using microtargeted online content to shift elections in the direction of their guy? There... Read more »

Digital advertising is a scam from top to bottom. In fact, it’s several scams stacked on top of each other, wearing a trenchcoat, and some of the foundations of fibs are so effective that otherwise reasonable people entirely buy into them. Data-driven ads are anything but I’ll start with a... Read more »

If you don’t think you need to read this post because you’re always giving Good, Helpful Advice as a Good, Helpful Citizen, this one is for you. I’m sure you probably mean well, but it is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that you’ve likely annoyed the... Read more »

A brief tl;dr before we dive into this project that I set for myself before immediately descending into madness: I used Twitter’s new system of displaying views on every tweet to compare a sample of Twitter Blue users to a sample of users who didn’t pay real money for a... Read more »

Earlier this week, several news outlets breathlessly reported on a new study which had found that (gasp) two thirds of 16-19 year olds in Europe are engaging in risky or criminal activity on the internet. One of the authors, doing the press rounds, explicitly spoke out in favour of the... Read more »

Twitter is going one of two ways. Either Elon Musk is going to burn the entire thing down swiftly in a fit of pique, or it will go the way of Tumblr: become a wholly unprofitable, entirely unmarketable, good, honest shitposting platform. At the same time, whatever direction Meta is... Read more »

Last week, Lady Rona called my name. The lateral flow test lit up like a fucking Christmas tree in seconds. The confirmatory PCR came through positive the next morning. I’m a high risk person. I’ve spent the last two years being fairly terrified of catching the virus because I’m aware... Read more »

Content warning: This post contains lots and lots and lots of Line of Duty spoilers, and mentions of CSA. Also, I couldn’t always be fucked to look up the spellings of names or even what characters were called, so there’s that. Let me start by saying this: you’re wrong about... Read more »

I listened to the clip everyone is talking about: Jesse Thorn’s interview with Robert Webb, challenging him very mildly on transphobia. It’s a fascinatingly instructive as to how the mind of The British Strain Of Transphobe works. When presented with an incredibly mild refutation of his stance, there was one... Read more »

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Misogyny Matters: Fawcett Conference 2026 Date: Saturday 13 June 2026 Time and Place: 10.00am – 4.30pm, Central London and Online CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS In 2026, we have seen relentless evidence of the devastating effects of unchecked misogyny: from the Epstein files to the Grok scandal, so-called “rape... Read more »

Join Fawcett. Be Part of the Feminist Movement Driving Real Change When you join Fawcett, you don’t just support the fight for gender equality, you shape it. You become part of a national feminist community standing up for women and girls, in Parliament, in the media, and in workplaces across... Read more »

AI and Gender Equality Roundtable: Bringing the Conversation to Parliament A Landmark Gathering at the House of Lords In April 2026, the Fawcett Society convened an invite-only policy roundtable at the House of Lords, in collaboration with the Misogyny and AI Network. The event brought together Members of Parliament and... Read more »

Artificial intelligence is already shaping decisions about pay, health, public services and online safety. Without effective measures in place, these systems risk embedding existing gender inequalities into automated systems operating at scale. Our white paper examines how AI may affect women’s economic equality and the wider systems that shape women’s... Read more »

Saturday 22nd Nov 2025 Equal Pay Day falls on the 22nd November 2025  Fawcett Society, leading women’s rights organisation, announces that Equal Pay Day will land on the 22nd November 2025. Equal Pay Day marks the day where women stop getting paid in comparison to men; meaning women effectively work... Read more »

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The organisations listed here are part of a growing network of Fawcett Affiliates; public allies who stand with us in the fight for gender equality. Each one shares our commitment to a fairer, more inclusive society. By affiliating, they show solidarity with our mission and help amplify the feminist movement... Read more »

Today, the Fawcett Society announces that Baroness Harriet Harman is stepping down as Chair. Baroness Harman provided clear and principled leadership to Fawcett at a time where women’s rights are increasingly under threat. She will continue to support the charity and the wider women’s rights movement, as she has done... Read more »

Equal Pay Day: Still Fighting for Fair Pay Equal Pay Day is the day in the year when women, on average, stop earning relative to men. It’s a milestone: a reminder that the fight for financial equality is far from over. In the UK, the gender pay gap — the... Read more »

An update on Helen... Read more »

The F-Word briefly steps out of its hiatus with some sad news... Read more »

After 21 years, The F-Word is taking a break... Read more »

With articles covering the last fortnight, this round-up includes commentary on the lionesses’ Euro 2022 win and the latest on Bristol sex workers’ victory against Bristol City Council’s ‘nil-cap’ proposal... Read more »

Cleo Hopkin-King takes a look at the historical subjugation of women’s sexuality and examines how patriarchal stigmatisation and control still contributes to disparities in sexual pleasure to this day... Read more »

Sex Educator Sadie Scheuer considers where the idea that sex education leads to promiscuity comes from and thinks about how we can go about debunking this narrative... Read more »

Jade Gilbourne explores the current prevalence non-consensual sexual image sharing and critiques the way so-called 'revenge porn' is treated by our society and legal system... Read more »

Connie Lawfull reviews BAD SEX, the fourth series of Franki Cookney's 'The Second Circle' - the podcast that takes sex seriously... Read more »

Charlotte Burd explores the structural issues within the UK healthcare system that are making sexual and reproductive healthcare services dangerously inaccessible for transgender men... Read more »

I am pleased to share that the Office on Violence Against Women has released 19 Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) inviting applications for grants to combat domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. We anticipate releasing more NOFOs over the coming weeks and will periodically update our NOFO Release... Read more »

This past September, I had the profound honor of sitting with a group of survivors who bravely shared their stories, wisdom, and leadership during the commemoration of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) 30th Anniversary in the Great Hall at the Department of Justice. These courageous individuals, representing a rich diversity... Read more »

OVW honors the resiliency and leadership of American Indian and Alaskan Native victims and survivors by recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of Tribal leaders, advocates, and survivors to prevent and end gender-based violence in their own communities. We also take the opportunity during Native American Heritage Month  to affirm our... Read more »

On September 13th, we commemorated a significant milestone—the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This landmark, bipartisan legislation changed the way our nation views and responds to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Congress acknowledged these issues as critical threats to individual and public safety... Read more »

As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) reaffirms our commitment to using every available resource to protect and uphold the safety, dignity, and well-being of the LGBTQI2S+ community. Our dedication extends beyond June, ensuring support throughout the entire year.... Read more »

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), landmark bipartisan legislation first enacted by Congress in 1994, is a testament to the power of collective action. The hallmark of VAWA and its subsequent reauthorizations is a coordinated community response, which seeks to bring together advocates, service providers, agencies, and community partners across... Read more »

In April, we marked the 23rd annual observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. This year’s theme, “Building Connected Communities,” recognizes that the best way to prevent sexual assault and support survivors is by working together to create strong, connected communities that are committed to ensuring the safety and... Read more »

During Black History Month, and in moments of personal adversity, I find strength by looking at my own hands, a reminder of the legacy I carry. My parents’ perseverance wasn’t just about survival; it was a manifestation of their belief in better days ahead. This belief led them to leave... Read more »

This month marks the 20th annual observance of National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM) – a time when we come together to raise awareness about the harmful impact of stalking on survivors and the larger community. It is also an important opportunity to center the voices of survivors and strengthen our... Read more »

When most people think about globalization, they picture the spread of McDonald’s and Coca-Cola throughout Asia, or the smorgasbord of ethnic restaurants in New York City. But a less commonly… The post The Globalization of Skin-Lightening Products appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »

There are many benefits to living in a small town — the sense of closeness, the sense of community. But when you are facing a mental health concern, the very… The post The Barriers to Mental Health Treatment in Rural Areas appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »

The objectification of women is so deeply rooted in our society that evidence of its existence can be seen throughout history. Ancient headless statues of the female form have spawned… The post Women as Passive Objects Vs. Independent Leaders appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »

we have a system in which inequality flourishes, medical debt ruins lives, and people are dying, too afraid to go to the doctor due to the associated costs. The post The Pandemic and A Case for Single-Payer Healthcare appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »

The transformative potential of Nonviolent Communication. The post From Cancel Culture… to Collective Accountability appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »

By Jori Hamilton When the coronavirus emerged to upend our lives, we were ordered to stem the spread by taking shelter in our homes. But what if home isn’t your… The post No Refuge: How COVID-19 Exacerbates Domestic Abuse appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »

By Jori Hamilton Addiction is a rough beast, but it’s even meaner when you’re trying to survive a pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak has upended virtually every aspect of our normal… The post The Unique Impact of Coronavirus on Those With Substance Abuse Disorders appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »

By Alan Pelaez Lopez Originally published on Everyday Feminism. I have tried to write this letter for years. I used to think that I needed to apologize to my younger… The post An Open Letter to Afro-Latinxs: You Are Enough and It’s Okay to Have Questions appeared first on Adios... Read more »

We are at a turning point as a nation and it’s time white people do the hard work required to be the informed and involved allies that BIPOC need fighting alongside them. The post How We Can Support Black Lives Now and Beyond appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »

As of April 2023, LiisBeth and rabble.ca merged. So now what? The post LiisBeth & rabble.ca Have Merged appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »

Libraries are increasingly under pressure by the travelling protestors on the conservative right. The post Teaching Kids Love in a Time of Hate appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »

One important lesson about coalitions is the ultimate goals of the group should outweigh any individual differences. The post Is Coalition Building a Lost Art? appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »

In capitalist economies, everyone needs to think about wealth--especially women. Here's why. The post Wealth Planning for the Not Wealthy appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »

According to the recently released State of Women Entrepreneurs 2023, the gap between men and women are getting narrower. The post Women Entrepreneurs “Never Going Back” appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »

Melanie Grad and Ruth Wylie bring empathy and flexibility to Perspective Squared through their approach to strategy, creative, and production. The post Emphasizing Empathy Pays Off appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »

The first Freelance Summit was held on Friday, February 3 in Toronto at Metropolitan University. Participants discussed the crippling erosion of freelance worker well-being in Canada–and if working together was part of the answer. The post Unionizing Freelancers appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »

A career in policing for a Black woman leads to liberation—and a new business. The post Finding Your Way Home appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »

More than 745,000 people died in 2021 from overwork that resulted in stroke and heart disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Jenn Hazel has apps for that--and more. The post Slaying Overwork and Overwhelm appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »

All Us Saints is hardly the first work to critique and analyze the prolific horror trope of the transgender slasher killer, but few have done so with as much courage and creative daring as author Katherine Packert Burke. The post ‘All Us Saints’ Boldly Slashes Away at the Trans Killer... Read more »

A reader feels consistently "stung" by women who date men after dating her. Another needs help deciphering an ambiguous situation with someone they're super interested in. The post Is It Biphobic To Swear Off Dating Bisexuals? appeared first on Autostraddle.... Read more »

Personal identity is always fluid and shaped by our surroundings. The post How To Navigate Feeling Like a ‘Queer Imposter’ appeared first on Autostraddle.... Read more »

Social media used to have built-in pauses. We could actually finish a session of scrolling. Every social media site has removed those pauses or launched without them. The post Our Attention Is Being Harvested. Here’s How To Resist appeared first on Autostraddle.... Read more »

New music dropping from Megan Thee Stallion AND Megan Stalter? Pride is off to a great start. Plus, more updates from the queer internet. The post Meg Stalter Has a Message for This Year’s Pride: ‘Gay’ appeared first on Autostraddle.... Read more »

Taking time to be celibate during my first year in California allowed me to build a life which matched my priorities. The post My ‘Dry Season’ appeared first on Autostraddle.... Read more »

Sabrina Jalees plays a lesbian red fox named Penelope in the Netflix animated series. The post ‘Mating Season’ Is a Freaky Fun Time appeared first on Autostraddle.... Read more »

"My friend says we’re good people but not compatible." The post ‘My Partner Says I Always Piss Them Off’ appeared first on Autostraddle.... Read more »

Plus Criminal Minds denying us a gay wedding, Young Miko's new deluxe album, Gayle King on the lesbian rumors about her and Oprah, and more! The post Anna Kendrick To Direct Adaptation of Queer Novel ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ appeared first on Autostraddle.... Read more »

As professional online shoppers, Refinery29 Most Wanted writers have a spidey sense for the best virtual sales and limited-time offers. Whether it's Lululemon's reliable We Made Too Much section or timely summer sales, where there's a clearance rack, there's an R29 shopping editor ready to size up its price-slashed goods.... Read more »

I have oily skin and I love makeup. Unfortunately, those two things are often at odds with each other — especially in the summer. And thanks in part to my job as Refinery29’s senior beauty writer, I’ve tried just about everything to curb my skin’s natural instinct to turn into... Read more »

Screenshot Maybe it’s just my algorithm, but it feels like my timeline is full of women rejecting — or at least rethinking — ambition. Author (and fellow Canadian journalist) Amil Niazi wrote the book Life After Ambition: A Good Enough Memoir about her personal journey away from the pressure to... Read more »

Anna Faris plays Cindy and Regina Hall plays Brenda in Scary Movie from Paramount Pictures. Minor spoilers ahead. If you know the Scary Movie franchise at all,  you know not to go into Scary Movie 6 expecting Oscar-worthy performances, a deeply layered plot, or any plot for that matter.  Of... Read more »

Masters of the Universe is one of 2026’s biggest blockbuster films, but is it worth watching? The action-superhero movie is based on the ’80s toys, which spawned its own He-Man animated series, and even a live-action movie of the same name starring Dolph Lundgren and Courteney Cox. This new version... Read more »

Festival season is in full swing, with Barcelona’s Primavera Sound, Toronto’s All Things Go, and NYC’s Governors Ball kicking off this week. That means it’s time to plan your music festival outfits. Each event has its own flair — from the music and performers to the venues, and, of course,... Read more »

I’ve worked in beauty for over a decade, and one of the questions I’m asked most often is: how can I get better hair? Longer, stronger, shinier, thicker, healthier — the wish list is endless. The reality is that a range of factors influence hair growth. Good habits like washing... Read more »

Your sun sign (also known as a star sign) can reveal more than your basic personality. It can also show how you work, what motivates you, and what kind of workplace helps you do your best. Every sign has a different relationship with pressure, creativity, routine, freedom, responsibility, and recognition.... Read more »

The past week in Miami was a whirlwind of swimwear runways, presentations, activations, and parties that proved just how major the category is in the fashion industry. Among the many shows, I attended a majority of the runways presented by Paraiso Miami Swim Week… for the third year in a... Read more »

As professional online shoppers, Refinery29 Most Wanted writers have a spidey sense for the best virtual sales and limited-time offers. Whether it's Lululemon's reliable We Made Too Much section or timely summer sales, where there's a clearance rack, there's an R29 shopping editor ready to size up its price-slashed goods.... Read more »

I have oily skin and I love makeup. Unfortunately, those two things are often at odds with each other — especially in the summer. And thanks in part to my job as Refinery29’s senior beauty writer, I’ve tried just about everything to curb my skin’s natural instinct to turn into... Read more »

Screenshot Maybe it’s just my algorithm, but it feels like my timeline is full of women rejecting — or at least rethinking — ambition. Author (and fellow Canadian journalist) Amil Niazi wrote the book Life After Ambition: A Good Enough Memoir about her personal journey away from the pressure to... Read more »

Anna Faris plays Cindy and Regina Hall plays Brenda in Scary Movie from Paramount Pictures. Minor spoilers ahead. If you know the Scary Movie franchise at all,  you know not to go into Scary Movie 6 expecting Oscar-worthy performances, a deeply layered plot, or any plot for that matter.  Of... Read more »

Masters of the Universe is one of 2026’s biggest blockbuster films, but is it worth watching? The action-superhero movie is based on the ’80s toys, which spawned its own He-Man animated series, and even a live-action movie of the same name starring Dolph Lundgren and Courteney Cox. This new version... Read more »

Festival season is in full swing, with Barcelona’s Primavera Sound, Toronto’s All Things Go, and NYC’s Governors Ball kicking off this week. That means it’s time to plan your music festival outfits. Each event has its own flair — from the music and performers to the venues, and, of course,... Read more »

I’ve worked in beauty for over a decade, and one of the questions I’m asked most often is: how can I get better hair? Longer, stronger, shinier, thicker, healthier — the wish list is endless. The reality is that a range of factors influence hair growth. Good habits like washing... Read more »

Your sun sign (also known as a star sign) can reveal more than your basic personality. It can also show how you work, what motivates you, and what kind of workplace helps you do your best. Every sign has a different relationship with pressure, creativity, routine, freedom, responsibility, and recognition.... Read more »

The past week in Miami was a whirlwind of swimwear runways, presentations, activations, and parties that proved just how major the category is in the fashion industry. Among the many shows, I attended a majority of the runways presented by Paraiso Miami Swim Week… for the third year in a... Read more »

As professional online shoppers, Refinery29 Most Wanted writers have a spidey sense for the best virtual sales and limited-time offers. Whether it's Lululemon's reliable We Made Too Much section or timely summer sales, where there's a clearance rack, there's an R29 shopping editor ready to size up its price-slashed goods.... Read more »

I have oily skin and I love makeup. Unfortunately, those two things are often at odds with each other — especially in the summer. And thanks in part to my job as Refinery29’s senior beauty writer, I’ve tried just about everything to curb my skin’s natural instinct to turn into... Read more »

Screenshot Maybe it’s just my algorithm, but it feels like my timeline is full of women rejecting — or at least rethinking — ambition. Author (and fellow Canadian journalist) Amil Niazi wrote the book Life After Ambition: A Good Enough Memoir about her personal journey away from the pressure to... Read more »

Anna Faris plays Cindy and Regina Hall plays Brenda in Scary Movie from Paramount Pictures. Minor spoilers ahead. If you know the Scary Movie franchise at all,  you know not to go into Scary Movie 6 expecting Oscar-worthy performances, a deeply layered plot, or any plot for that matter.  Of... Read more »

Masters of the Universe is one of 2026’s biggest blockbuster films, but is it worth watching? The action-superhero movie is based on the ’80s toys, which spawned its own He-Man animated series, and even a live-action movie of the same name starring Dolph Lundgren and Courteney Cox. This new version... Read more »

Festival season is in full swing, with Barcelona’s Primavera Sound, Toronto’s All Things Go, and NYC’s Governors Ball kicking off this week. That means it’s time to plan your music festival outfits. Each event has its own flair — from the music and performers to the venues, and, of course,... Read more »

I’ve worked in beauty for over a decade, and one of the questions I’m asked most often is: how can I get better hair? Longer, stronger, shinier, thicker, healthier — the wish list is endless. The reality is that a range of factors influence hair growth. Good habits like washing... Read more »

Your sun sign (also known as a star sign) can reveal more than your basic personality. It can also show how you work, what motivates you, and what kind of workplace helps you do your best. Every sign has a different relationship with pressure, creativity, routine, freedom, responsibility, and recognition.... Read more »

The past week in Miami was a whirlwind of swimwear runways, presentations, activations, and parties that proved just how major the category is in the fashion industry. Among the many shows, I attended a majority of the runways presented by Paraiso Miami Swim Week… for the third year in a... Read more »