COGNICURRENT

The article introduces Leida Kibuvitsa's book "Peace Journey," highlighting its focus on a young woman's life and broader themes of womanhood in Estonia.

This article highlights six recent children's books featuring spirited girls as protagonists, celebrating International Women's Day and showcasing their creativity and resourcefulness.

A study challenges the stereotype that male readers avoid books with female protagonists, showing that gender of author and characters has little impact on reading choices.

The miniseries 'Vladimir', led by Rachel Weisz, challenges narrative conventions around female protagonists by presenting a flawed character in a compelling way.

On International Women's Day, a Brazilian article suggests skipping traditional gifts and opting for children's books with strong female protagonists instead.

Helena Ganjalyan discusses her film 'Glorious Summer,' which explores the lives of three women in a seemingly perfect world that conceals an underlying discomfort and existential risk.

Authors María Dueñas and debutante Sophie Demange discuss their latest books at the Hay Festival in Sevilla, focusing on heroines who seek justice against sexual violence.

Two recent South Korean films feature female assassins as protagonists, highlighting themes of age and societal independence.

This article discusses how many modern children's stories attempt to avoid traditional gender roles but often fall back into them, arguing that girls can empathize with male protagonists just as easily as boys can empathize with female ones.