Equality
Why are piano keys, phones, and seat belts designed by default for men? Why do media reports predominantly feature men? What is mom-shaming? Why is white feminism not the solution? Why are women less frequently nominated for cultural awards?
Are we still feminist enough?
Early feminists fought for political equality; now, we question if, as feminists, we're permitted to take a submissive role in sex. In this commentary, our author Fabienne contemplates when it's beneficial to thoroughly consider feminist issues— and when some aspects deserve critical examination.
A Female City
The paths of everyday life are often planned for working men who travel between work and home. Gender-sensitive planning brings benefits to all residents.
Unclean wages
Most of the cleaners in Switzerland have a migrant background, most of whom are women. Many of them work on low wages. One of them is Ursula. She does not want to leave, on the contrary: she wants to revolutionize the cleaning industry as a boss.
Hunger is becoming more female
Women are mainly responsible for food and water procurement worldwide, but suffer more often from malnutrition and hunger. An interview with NGO Executive Director Sabine Maier about the alarming findings of a global nutrition report by six Swiss NGOs.
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Protests in Iran: «This regime is a murderous, corrupted one and we clearly want it to go»
In Switzerland, activist Maryam Banihashemi is the face of the protests for a free Iran. In her essay, she writes what she would like to see from the Swiss people.
