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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ten musicians recover the anthems of the feminist struggle

The band Girls To The Front showcases a repertoire spanning six decades of music written or popularized by women, highlighting influential artists from Aretha Franklin to Amy Winehouse.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Three issues about Iran: a country not so religious and with a long history of feminist struggle

The article discusses misconceptions about Iran, examining its religious landscape and the country's feminist movements amid increased global interest due to current conflicts.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Violence Against Women: The Fernandes Case Reveals an Existential Abyss

The case involving Collien Fernandes has highlighted profound societal issues regarding violence against women and the erosion of trust in the community.

Mar 22 • 15:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sophie Passmann: With Sophie Passmann on the Internet

Sophie Passmann discusses her love-hate relationship with social media, the pressure on women to be role models, and her new book in an interview.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Those who... the reform is a gender struggle

The article examines how social and political battles, particularly around justice reform in Italy, have been entangled in gender disputes, turning the referendum into a gender-centric issue.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Why so many girls are afraid of resembling their mothers

An article discusses the phenomenon of 'matrophobia' among young girls, exploring their fears of becoming like their mothers as a reaction to societal expectations and patriarchal influences.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Lady Blue spends a few days in the snow: waiting for a good package and with dominatrix fantasies

The article follows Lady Blue as she embarks on a snow-filled adventure, mixing humor with her explorations of dominatrix fantasies and friendships.

Mar 21 • 23:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of attempting to kill transgender ex-girlfriend in Belém

A man was arrested in Belém, Brazil, on suspicion of attempting to murder his transgender ex-girlfriend after luring her using a fake profile.

Mar 21 • 14:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We teach little girls that their power lies in their appearance": the questionable rise of pole dance for children in France

The rise of pole dancing classes for children in France is generating debate over the implications of such practices on their perception of self-worth.

Mar 21 • 09:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Reese Witherspoon had 'wild clause' written into Legally Blonde contract

Reese Witherspoon disclosed a unique clause in her Legally Blonde 2 contract, reflecting the film's success and her enduring connection to the character.

Mar 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mercedes D’ Alessandro: "Argentina is a laboratory for adjustment policies"

Mercedes D’ Alessandro discusses her experiences with feminist economic policies and her critiques of Javier Milei's administration in Argentina.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Unconscious in Dispute: Women Artists Rewrite Surrealism

An exhibition in Buenos Aires explores the intersection of feminism and surrealism through modern and contemporary artworks by women artists.

Mar 20 • 20:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Triple party of Bad Gyal at the Palau Sant Jordi

Bad Gyal celebrates ten years in the music industry with three consecutive concerts at Palau Sant Jordi, featuring her latest work 'Más Cara.'

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Vladimir', on Netflix, pokes at a feminist hornet's nest with humor

The Netflix miniseries 'Vladimir' explores themes of power dynamics and sexual harassment within adult relationships, challenging viewers to rethink their preconceived notions.

Mar 20 • 01:58 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Francophonie: Meeting the Congolese Poet Do Nsoseme

The article explores the life and work of Congolese poet Do Nsoseme, highlighting her contributions to the slam poetry scene in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and her feminist activism.

Mar 19 • 23:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Young Mothers: 'I Would Have Felt Comfortable in the Fifties'

The article explores the lives of young mothers in a home in Liège, intertwining their personal struggles with societal perceptions of early motherhood.

Mar 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Controversy in Italy over Annalisa's new song: "Do you prefer me as a nun or a porn actress? I respect both"

Annalisa's latest hit song 'Canzone estiva' has sparked controversy in Italy for its provocative lyrics and accompanying video imagery.

Mar 19 • 08:29 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Morocco: 'Great concern' among supporters of feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar about her health

Supporters of Ibtissame Lachgar, a feminist activist imprisoned in Morocco, express grave concerns regarding her deteriorating health condition while incarcerated.

Mar 19 • 06:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Our Young Lysistratas

Many young women in Spain are choosing to abstain from heterosexual relationships due to the emotional distress they associate with them, reflecting a failure in equality education policies.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Erika Hilton - A Woman

A Brazilian political discourse surrounding trans rights highlights a clash between radical feminist views and the recognition of trans identities, particularly in the context of Demétrio Magnoli's controversial remarks regarding Erika Hilton.

Mar 18 • 18:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Moroccan man beat a police officer and was released: Feminist and women's organizations remain silent…

A Moroccan man who brutally assaulted a police officer in Zagreb has been conditionally released after receiving a one-year suspended sentence, prompting criticism of the leniency from various male public figures while feminist organizations have remained silent on the matter.

Mar 18 • 17:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Rediscovered Opera: What a Composer!

The Dortmund Opera, in collaboration with Palazzetto Bru Zane, features a performance of ‘Mazeppa’ by the composer Clémence de Grandval, highlighting the impact of female composers.

Mar 18 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Having sex only for love is also sexual freedom

The article discusses the complexities of sexual consent in the context of shifting societal norms around casual sex and the prevailing misconceptions of masculinity.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ukrainian Women's Rights: The Silence of German Feminists

The article discusses the silence of German feminists regarding the plight of Ukrainian women amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Mar 18 • 06:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

“No is Feminist”. The Appeal That Divides the Comencini Sisters

The Comencini sisters, Francesca and Cristina, find themselves in disagreement over a manifesto opposing a reform, highlighting a rift in their perspectives.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Television film on ARD: Why should a woman marry a man when she can also marry a woman?

The ARD television film "So haben wir dich nicht erzogen" explores the challenges faced by a lesbian couple when their daughter decides to marry a man, leading to satirical conflicts.

Mar 17 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Without pension, no right to land and transported in 'death trucks': the labor precariousness of female agricultural workers in Tunisia, the arduous battleground of the country's feminists

The article discusses the precarious labor conditions faced by female agricultural workers in Tunisia, highlighting the feminist movement's efforts to improve their rights and living conditions.

Mar 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Feminism is Connected to a Murky Idea

The article features reader comments on the feminist 'night march' in Zagreb, reflecting diverse opinions on women's rights and feminist movements.

Mar 17 • 05:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

With the Characters of Ippolita, We Laugh Speaking of Saints

Ippolita Baldini brings humor and depth to biblical characters in her performances, including a portrayal of Saint Clare at Teatro Oscar.

Mar 17 • 05:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall dismisses Women's Rights Secretary in Lorena, mother of victim of femicide in the city

Valéria Fortes was dismissed from her position as the municipal secretary for Women's Rights in Lorena following her daughter's femicide and claimed political persecution as a reason for her dismissal.

Mar 16 • 20:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

If you could choose, would you be a trophy wife?

The article explores the concept of the 'trophy wife' in a modern context, questioning whether being in such a role is a choice or a societal imposition.

Mar 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mirror Book Club: 7 powerful Irish novels you need on your bookshelf this St Patrick's Day

The article highlights seven essential Irish novels that defy clichés and represent a powerful new voice in Irish literature for St. Patrick's Day.

Mar 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The ballet dancer collects sunny courtyards for the spring: 'And here is one of the really beautiful ones'

A Danish ballet dancer reflects on how a book helped her understand the stereotypes of women in art and its implications in her profession.

Mar 16 • 09:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Bonobos, goodbye peace fairy tale: the new study dismantles the myth of females being better than males

A new study challenges the notion that female bonobos are inherently better than males, stirring debate about gender dynamics in both primates and humans.

Mar 16 • 08:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Woman and Black: White Feminists Confronting Their Privileges

The article discusses the need for white women feminists to acknowledge their privileges in the context of colonial hierarchy, particularly emphasizing that race should be viewed as a foundational issue in modern feminism.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Erika Hilton is an Authoritarian Person

Erika Hilton's election as president of the Women's Commission in Congress has sparked criticism from various sectors of society, particularly regarding gender representation.

Mar 15 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Secret Life of Mormon Wives: How Scary the New Crazy Women of the Attic Are

The article discusses the cultural impact and themes of the reality show 'The Secret Life of Mormon Wives' which premiered its fourth season recently in Spain.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Nadia Melliti: "Now I am sure that cinema can improve people's lives"

Nadia Melliti highlights the transformative power of cinema through her experiences and connection to a film about a young Muslim lesbian's struggle with identity.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Readers comment on the list of the best Brazilian films of the 21st century

The article features reader comments on a list of the 50 best Brazilian films of the 21st century, highlighting differing opinions on which films should be included.

Mar 14 • 23:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rosalía rectifies her opinion of Picasso: It is true that I was wrong, I was not aware that there were cases of abuse

Spanish singer Rosalía has admitted she was wrong in her previous comments regarding Pablo Picasso and acknowledges her lack of awareness about the artist's abusive behavior.

Mar 14 • 21:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The World After Habermas

The article reflects on the intellectual legacy of Jürgen Habermas, highlighting both his influence and certain aspects he overlooked.

Mar 14 • 18:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rosalía corrects her opinion on Picasso: "I wasn't aware that there were cases of abuse"

Singer Rosalía has retracted her previous comments about Picasso, admitting she was not aware of real cases of abuse.

Mar 14 • 17:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The philologist Jorge Gutiérrez: 'It is the time in history to read Sor Juana as a woman'

Philologist Jorge Gutiérrez emphasizes the importance of recognizing Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz's work through a feminist lens, arguing that historical perceptions have often neglected her femininity.

Mar 14 • 15:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

You Mostly Read About Šimić and His Son with Down Syndrome, About the 'Night March'...

The article highlights the most read stories of the week in Croatia, focusing on Dario Šimić and his son with Down syndrome, as well as various social topics.

Mar 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Billie Eilish in her first film. She will be the star of the adaptation of the iconic feminist novel

Billie Eilish is set to make her film debut in the upcoming adaptation of Sylvia Plath's feminist novel, 'The Bell Jar.'

Mar 14 • 09:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mona Chollet, essayist: 'Women are valued for our ability to erase ourselves'

Mona Chollet discusses her latest work, focusing on how societal guilt disproportionately affects women and minorities, highlighting the intersection of intimacy and politics.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Always be a woman

The article discusses Simone de Beauvoir's philosophical viewpoint on gender identity and the societal construction of womanhood, emphasizing the exclusion of trans women from feminism and the violence they face in Brazil.

Mar 13 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The ugly invented feminism

The article critiques a saying that claims 'the ugly invented feminism,' highlighting its implications in gender hierarchy and the political discourse surrounding feminism.

Mar 13 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Now trending: cleavage without cleavage

The article discusses the emerging fashion trend of deep V-necklines known as 'veavage', highlighting its popularity among celebrities at recent award shows and its cultural implications.

Mar 13 • 18:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Piers Morgan rips Megan Rapinoe as 'hypocritical' over silence on Iranian women's soccer team

Piers Morgan has criticized Megan Rapinoe for her silence on the Iranian women's soccer team's plight, labeling it as hypocritical given her previously vocal support for transgender athletes in women's sports.

Mar 13 • 17:26 UTC

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