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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?
What's more erotic than a yes?
Our columnist Agota Lavoyer explains that in order to criminalize all non-consensual sexual acts the law must say that only "yes means yes". It's the safe - and erotic - way forward to protect women.
Leandra Bias: "In Putin's patriarchal worldview, subordinates must follow: from women to Ukraine"
The expert on gender-specific peacebuilding discusses the need for a feminist security policy, emphasizes how the war uses men's bodies, speaks optimistically about the future of Ukraine, and advises what we can all do now.
Fearless female journalists covering the war in Ukraine
Get to know and follow the stories of women reporting live from the frontlines.
"Should women wear a bra at work?"
Most women think they know how to react to sexist slogans and assaults. According to our columnist Agota Lavoyer, this is an illusion. Most women react differently than expected - with fatal consequences.
Blerta Basholli's award-winning film "Hive" tells a powerful story of a woman's determination
The Swiss co-production “Hive” by the Kosovar-Albanian director Blerta Basholli has made waves. It is the first film in history to win the three main prizes at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.
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