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We still view 'brilliance' or 'genius' as a male trait - and it's hurting women
This can hold back women in some key jobs.
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Five-year-old children are 'sexist' but it wear off as they grow up, study finds
Chivalrous acts from boys can lead to long-term sexist issues.
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Finland to offer dads the same amount of parental leave as mums
The government plans to increase paid allowance to a combined 14 months, which will allow 164 days per parent.
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Penis scented candle costs 25% more than Goop's vagina candle to make pay gap point
All of the profits of the new candle will go to the Canadian Women’s Foundation.
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Barack Obama saying women are ‘indisputably better’ than men causes debate
“If you look at the world and look at the problems it's usually old people, usually old men, not getting out of the way.” He said.
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Men can offer vital support against workplace sexism, study reveals
Over a quarter of women experience sexual harassment at work.
Yahoo Life UKWoman wears sequin dress for NASA talk so girls can see a ‘sparkly scientist'
Because why shouldn't scientists wear sparkles?
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Men are funnier than women, research suggests
Some women comedians have hit back at the claim.
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Nespresso called out for telling staff they 'must wear red lipstick' to work
A Nespresso café staff member claimed that she is “forced” to wear red lipstick to work, in 2019.
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Tube passengers call out sexism in this viral film poster
Only the male actors were named
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So long, sexist adverts: 'Harmful gender stereotypes' in commercials banned
It marks the end of adverts showing a woman doing the housework while the man puts his feet up.
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Activist Laverne Cox praised 'vulnerable' video protesting transgender violence
"Let's continue to plot how we are going to make change in our parts of the world, in our communities, in our hearts and minds and in our public policies"
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Experts calling for two female toilets for every male one to address gender imbalance
Having to wait to go to the toilet can have some pretty serious health consequences.
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Virgin Atlantic ditches mandatory make-up rule for female cabin crew
The airline is giving women the choice.
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All the ways Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's feminist Prime Minister, is breaking boundaries
And we couldn't love her more for it.
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The top 10 feminist moments that defined 2018
From the Women's Wave that dominated the midterm elections to women of all ages raising their voices and demanding change around gender equality, gun control, and sexual assault, and more, 2018 has undoubtedly been another Year of the Woman.
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Woman dumps bleach and water on male commuters' laps to punish them for manspreading
The Russian social activist is taking action against men who sit with their legs wide open, which she calls "a disgusting act" and "gender aggression."
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J.Crew's new 'I am a feminist too' boys T-shirt has divided the Internet
“Please leave children out of things like this."
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Female Stars Protested Gender Inequality At Cannes
Cate Blanchett, Ava DuVernay, Kristen Stewart, Salma Hayek, and more joined the protest.
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Women are giving guys 'man-gagement' rings — a move that holds major significance
One of the benefits of wearing an engagement ring when you’re a male celebrity is that no one will know your exact status, Ed Sheeran noted.
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Canada could soon offer dads five weeks of paternity leave - is it time the UK did the same?
In the UK dads are currently only entitled to 1-2 weeks paid leave
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100 years since the female vote, why are women still not exercising their right?
100 years since women have been able to vote, but we're still not using it
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This woman just made history by becoming the first female US Marine to complete gruelling officer training
Glass ceiling smashed!