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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Lifestyle Part-Time": A Debate Missed the Point

The article discusses the misconception surrounding part-time work in Germany, emphasizing that few people work part-time purely for lifestyle reasons.

Mar 21 • 07:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

4 House Democrats vote against Women's History Museum bill over biological women-only amendment, Republican claims

Four Democrats voted against a bill to authorize a Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C., due to an amendment specifying that only biological women would be honored.

Mar 19 • 18:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Funeral uproar intensifies: Otto Meri speaks directly to the imam

A heated debate has erupted surrounding the funeral of a family that perished in a fire in Vantaa, with notable comments made by politicians regarding the arrangement of the Somali cultural funerals.

Mar 19 • 17:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ruling of the Constitutional Court on gender identity in adolescents faces societal sectors

The Constitutional Court ruling allowing adolescents aged 12 to 18 to request changes to their gender designation has sparked significant societal debate in Ecuador.

Mar 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zero Feminicide: CNI and institute install giant red bench in downtown Brasília to stimulate debate on the subject

A giant red bench aimed at raising awareness about femicide and gender violence was inaugurated in Brasília, Brazil, as part of a national campaign.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Can a trans woman represent all women?

The article discusses the debate surrounding whether a trans woman can represent all women, sparked by Erika Hilton's election as chair of the Women's Rights Commission in Brazil.

Mar 16 • 22:42 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Amapá stands out with women in politics and ignites debate about differences between states

Amapá is projected to elect the highest proportional representation of women in the upcoming 2026 elections in Brazil, sparking dialogue about gender representation in politics across different states.

Mar 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Do men and women differ in their investment styles? Watch the debate of Czech elites

The article discusses a debate among Czech elites regarding whether there are significant differences between men's and women's investment styles.

Mar 15 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle's series sparks heated discussion: "Absolutely shocking"

Yle's documentary series on gender equality has ignited intense debate on Facebook regarding the treatment of Elisabeth Rehn during the 1994 presidential election debate.

Mar 12 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

UN forum discusses challenges for gender equality; understand how the debate impacts Brazil

The UN's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is holding its annual meeting, focusing on women's access to justice and the implications for Brazil.

Mar 11 • 23:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Elisabeth Rehn was asked confusing questions in a TV debate – this is what Yle's former journalist commented on the matter

The documentary series 'Hated Women' features former Finnish Defense Minister Elisabeth Rehn reflecting on her experiences as a groundbreaking female politician, prompting discussions on the gendered nature of political questioning.

Mar 11 • 17:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Students from Pedro 2nd School protest against harassment and demand gender debate in classrooms

Students at Pedro 2nd School in Rio de Janeiro protested against harassment and called for gender discussions to be included in the curriculum.

Mar 10 • 21:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lilia Schwarcz questions the innocence of words in a debate with immortals of the ABL

Historian Lilia Schwarcz discussed the complex implications of language and gender relations during a panel at the Fronteiras Festival, reflecting on how discourse shapes public perception.

Mar 8 • 21:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Gender Debate: Hate Speech Against Alice Schwarzer

The article discusses ongoing criticism against Alice Schwarzer due to her views on gender, particularly her belief in the significance of biological sex differences, which have led to her being targeted by members of the theater community.

Mar 8 • 15:08 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Mia Hughes: B.C. Human Rights Tribunal ignores science to silence debate on gender ideology

A former school board trustee in British Columbia was fined $750,000 by the Human Rights Tribunal for criticizing government policy on gender identity in schools, raising concerns about freedom of expression in Canada.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

It is not fair when a man buys an expensive bicycle and a woman nothing. The debate about money touches us in a sensitive spot

The article discusses the challenges couples face regarding communication about finances, highlighting the emotional complexity and societal pressures involved.

Feb 26 • 12:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo, clash over the term feminist: the Rag Dolls: "Necessary until there is parity"

At the Sanremo Festival, the Rag Dolls engaged in a heated discussion about feminism that sparked a viral debate on social media.

Feb 25 • 17:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Now it's enough: The women's skiing competition at the Olympics is shocking - 'Idiotic'

The women’s 50 kilometer cross-country skiing event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics has sparked intense debate over its suitability for female athletes.

Feb 23 • 11:24 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

FIRST READING: The Canadians being punished by the state for not believing in gender ideology

Canadians have been fined by a human rights tribunal for not acknowledging self-identified gender, igniting debate over gender ideology in the country.

Feb 20 • 13:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Poul Madsen: The pseudo-debate about sexist snow removal shows how little we grasp equality

In Denmark, a recent debate sparked by claims of sexist snow removal practices reflects broader issues of political accountability and media responsibility in equality discussions.

Feb 20 • 12:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Costa responded to Horacio Pagani, who called her a 'guy'

A controversy erupted between Horacio Pagani and Costa after Pagani referred to Costa as a 'guy' during a live television debate, sparking condemnation and a response from Costa.

Feb 18 • 18:54 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Knitting activism should be debated in the Folketing

Katrine Daugaard, cultural spokesperson for the Liberal Alliance in Denmark, has brought the knitting campaign covering the country's nude female statues to parliamentary debate.

Feb 18 • 16:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Dangerous Competition for the Burqa

A heated political debate in Spain revolves around banning the burqa and niqab, with parties competing to see who can take a firmer stance against the garments worn by women.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

European Parliament adopts controversial resolution defining 'trans women' as women: How did representatives from Croatia vote?

The European Parliament has adopted a controversial resolution recognizing transgender women as women, which has sparked significant debate and criticism among representatives from Croatia.

Feb 15 • 19:55 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Snow removal sparks heated gender debate: 'Oh my god. It sounds like satire.'

Snow removal policies in Denmark are criticized for favoring male drivers over female cyclists and pedestrians, leading to a gender disparity in urban transportation.

Feb 14 • 11:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Zajączkowska-Hernik outraged by the situation in the European Parliament. The truth is completely different

Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik criticized a recent voting decision in the European Parliament regarding a proposed amendment on biological pregnancy, expressing her outrage and disbelief at the results.

Feb 13 • 19:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Are you male or female? You can decide at 4 years: Britain in turmoil

New gender guidelines in British schools allow children as young as four to choose their gender identity, sparking significant debate.

Feb 13 • 16:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Journalist Sarah Santaolalla accuses ‘El hormiguero’ of exercising "violence from a studio" due to her appearance: "They weren't ants, they were rats"

Sarah Santaolalla criticizes the show 'El hormiguero' for mocking her physical appearance during a debate.

Feb 11 • 13:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Short-term battle with no policy debate for the convenience of the administration: 'Blank checks' should not be allowed - Momoko Nohjo

Momoko Nohjo critiques the recent Japanese general election results, emphasizing the lack of substantial policy discussion and raising questions about the motivations behind the snap election call by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Feb 9 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Zoe beaten, strangled, and thrown into a watercourse. The killer: 'She had rejected me'

A young man confessed to killing 17-year-old Zoe Trinchero after she rejected his advances, leading to a debate over the classification of the crime as homicide or feminicide.

Feb 8 • 06:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

At the University of Limoges, boys skip classes by taking menstrual leave "without distinction of gender"

At the University of Limoges, a menstrual leave policy allows students to miss classes due to painful periods, sparking debate over its misuse by male students.

Feb 7 • 09:27 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

"I am not transgender, I am a girl," asserts the controversial boxer

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxing gold medalist, defends her identity amidst a gender debate sparked by her win at the Paris Olympics and expresses openness to undergo a gender test before the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Feb 5 • 11:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Who better withstands pain - men or women? A scientific experiment revealed the truth

A scientific experiment sheds light on the ongoing debate about whether men or women have a higher tolerance for pain, revealing that the issue is complex and influenced by various physiological, psychological, and social factors.

Feb 4 • 15:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Who handles pain better - men or women? The experiment gave an answer

A popular debate on whether men or women have a higher pain tolerance is explored through an experiment conducted by the MythBusters team.

Feb 3 • 21:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Debate about Constantin Schreiber: Are male and female bodies differently sacred?

The article discusses a debate sparked by Constantin Schreiber's appearance on a talk show, raising questions about gender double standards in societal perceptions of male and female bodies.

Feb 1 • 17:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Tragicomic Hearing of a Gynecologist in the Senate: 'Can Men Get Pregnant?'

During a Senate hearing on chemical abortion pills, a GOP senator's question about whether men can get pregnant sparked a viral debate online.

Jan 15 • 21:15 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Sumar wants an increase in pensions due to the gender gap

The political party Sumar advocates for increased pension benefits to address the gender gap in pension perception, proposing measures to the relevant commission for debate.

Jan 11 • 10:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

New Yorker published 7 rules for the first date and sparked a discussion on the internet

A New Yorker caused a heated online debate by sharing her list of 'minimal rules' for men on first dates, which many criticized as overly demanding, while she defended them as necessary in a tough dating scene.

Jan 9 • 14:20 UTC

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