Society
Why are piano keys, smartphones, and car seat belts designed for men by default? Why do women have more side effects? Why does the media report largely on men? What is mom-shaming? Why are 82% of biographies on Wikipedia male?
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.
Violent birth system
One in four women is traumatized by the birth of a child. Many women who have experienced childbirth as traumatic describe limited or lack of care, disrespect or performing interventions without their consent. That's what happened to me.
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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