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Monday 19 October 2020
Women stood for election for the first time in 1920, in considerable numbers, writes Dr Margaret Ward.
The broadcaster used her platform to discuss topics that were rarely if ever spoken about in a public forum in Ireland.
Sheehy Skeffington fought for equality and the republican cause – but why wasn’t she put forward as a candidate in the crucial 1918 election?
A new biopic about the Supreme Court Justice looks at her early years as a Harvard student and fledgling lawyer.
Who run the world? Hopefully a woman.
Except ruin razor adverts, of course.
Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of Malala, has written a moving memoir.
Are you a high-maintenance and hysterical woman? Probably.
The Notorious RBG is coming to a screen near you.
The move comes after 18 months of work following the Waking the Feminists movement.
During the making of No Country for Women, we journeyed with women today to learn more about their mothers’ and grandmothers’ lives, writes Anne Roper.
“My fellow Feminazis, they are onto us. The only surprise is how long it has taken those of such Superior Intellect and Understanding to discover our takeover plans.”
The famous feminist was slammed for being non-feminist in her unwarranted attack
I’m proving time and time again there’s no wrong way to be a woman.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s 2 year old daughter saying ‘girl power’ will give you heart eyes for days
The former president said women aren’t ‘mysteries’ or ‘strawberries on the cake’, despite what popes have called them.
The former president also called the Catholic Church an “empire of misogyny”.
What does feminism mean to you?
The French star had signed an open letter earlier in the week denouncing the #MeToo movement.
Women’s voices are vibrant, we are energised and engaged, writes Orla O’Connor.
“It’s creepy and paternalistic to tell a woman what she can and can’t wear, and it’s cynical to use photos of her to try undermine her feminism.”
“I can have opinions about feminism & also do sexy photo shoots k thanks”
Am I A Feminist? Are You? is a new book by journalist Mary Kenny.
Too much of the debate in the mainstream and social media around gender issues is dictated by a strain of feminism that views masculinity as inherently problematic, writes AR Devine.
Usborne came in for heavy criticism after images of the book were posted on social media this week.
I am alienated from and angered by the Church’s past and continued treatment of women, writes Colleen Hennessy.
Khulood’s video renewed the debate on modesty, Muslim dress codes, and gender equality.
A guide to shutting that argument down.
Do those social justice warriors and feminists not see the irony in claiming to oppose racism and sexism whilst harbouring contempt for one group of people, writes AR Devine.
Dr Gilligan’s wife Katherine Zappone said she is “heartbroken”.
If Irish women hadn’t been so feisty and fascinating the poor men would have had little to write about, writes Eleanor Fitzsimons.
Emma Watson made an empty promise to young men that if only they do as men have always been expected to do—sacrifice and serve—they will eventually be liberated, writes Karen Straughan.
“Women gather in kitchens at parties and drunkenly point at their friends and say ‘THIS IS OUR SONG’ about every single song and then get them in a headlock”. Jenn Gannon is here for women and she’s here for music.
“There is this very weird belief that a woman shouldn’t ride a horse,” Gosaibi says, especially if she is not yet married as “she might lose her virginity”.
The figures from 2014 are being discussed as part of International Women’s Day today.
What does it mean to be a woman in 2017 and what are women’s hopes for equality and fairness?
The French advertising authority said most of the complaints it received were from people who saw the images as an “incitement to rape”.
“I really don’t know what my t*ts have to do with feminism.”
Is it possible to oppose abortion rights and still call yourself a feminist?
AN POST INTENDS to allow free postage to and from residents in nursing and care homes ahead of an expected tightening of restrictions on social movement.
Senders are advised to write ‘FREEPOST’ in capital letters on the envelope where they would usually put a stamp.
A statement from An Post said that the decision was made “recognising the increasing restrictions across the country” with a view to “bring a little joy”.
Fewer people send letters nowadays, opting for other forms of communication such as email, but some have started sending letters and postcards again amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
We want to know: How often do you post letters?
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