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Women in technology

Gloria de la Fuente: Female leadership tends to be more inclusive'

Feminist foreign policy promotes gender equality and inclusivity in international relations, focusing on the impact on women and young girls in conflicts and climate change. [ more ]

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Women

Members of London's Garrick Club agree to let women join for first time

Men-only Garrick Club in London votes to allow women to join after outrage over membership list of influential men. [ more ]

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UK news

Women's rights barrister faces suspension for accusing judge of boys' club' attitude

Support for women's rights lawyer facing suspension after challenging judge for downplaying domestic abuse.

Call for Bar Standards Board to drop disciplinary investigation against the lawyer. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Women

Women at heart of Labour's economic plans for the election, says Rachel Reeves

Labour's economic plans focus on equality for women to differentiate from the Conservatives.

Female entrepreneurs could significantly boost Britain's economy according to Rachel Reeves. [ more ]

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Writing

On this year's Global Day of Parents, I still long to be with my children

Rwanda's commitment to women and family protection is selective, leaving government critics like the author deprived of rights and facing separation from their families. [ more ]

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US politics

Battling Dress Codes at the State of the Union

The State of the Union address has become a platform for making sartorial statements with symbolic significance.

Political messages and imagery are increasingly used as tools in elections, including through clothing choices. [ more ]

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France politics

Abortion is enshrined as a constitutional right in France after lawmakers approve an amendment

France enshrines abortion right in constitution to prevent rollback of rights seen in the US.

France becomes the first country with a constitutional right to abortion since former Yugoslavia. [ more ]

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Women

Too terrified to leave the house': Internet trolls in Libya target women

Libyan women working for change face online harassment and silencing tactics, including death threats and smear campaigns.

Prominent political activist Hanan al-Faidy withdrew from the parliamentary election due to a toxic online campaign against her, including fake news reports of her demise. [ more ]

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LGBT

JK Rowling slams 'despicable' former colleagues who condemned her trans views

JK Rowling defends her views on the trans community, criticizing former colleagues and female celebrities for distancing themselves. [ more ]

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Brooklyn

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Way: Midwood street co-named after late Supreme Court justice * Brooklyn Paper

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's alma mater, James Madison High School, co-named a street in Brooklyn after her, honoring the late Supreme Court Justice's legacy. [ more ]

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Brooklyn

Feb 1: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Susan McKinney Steward

Dr. Susan McKinney Steward was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in New York

She founded the Women's Hospital and Dispensary in Brooklyn [ more ]

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#sexual-assault

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Black Lives Matter

How #MeToo Divided NYC's Chinese Democracy Movement

Chinese diaspora democracy movement facing sexual assault issues [ more ]

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Women

Gang Rape of a Tourist in India Highlights Its Struggle to Curb Sexual Violence Against Women

Police arrested three men over the weekend in connection with the rape case.

Reports of horrific sexual assaults in India highlight the ongoing struggle to curb sexual violence against women. [ more ]

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Women

Women's champion Swati Maliwal takes Delhi anti-rape fight nationwide

Swati Maliwal transformed Delhi's Commission for Women into a powerful organization that advocated for women's rights and brought thousands of sexual assault cases to court.

Maliwal's personal experiences of abuse and her determination to help others have fueled her activism and led to significant accomplishments in improving the status of women in India. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Women in technology

Pakistan: Why are there so few female judges? DW 05/15/2024

Male chauvinism hindered Khalida Rachid Khan from reaching the top of Pakistan's judiciary, showcasing persistent gender disparities. [ more ]

Time Out London

London

The Garrick Club has voted to allow female members for the first time

The all-male Garrick Club has voted to allow women as members for the first time in its 193-year history. [ more ]

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Social justice

Opinion: Train California judges better to offer equal justice for women and minorities

A bill on equal justice for women and minorities in California's courts aims to address gender and minority bias, creating a more just legal system. [ more ]

#iran

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Writing

I am ready to return whenever they say': Nasrin Sotoudeh on prison, the hijab, and violence in Iran

Iranian human rights advocate Nasrin Sotoudeh faced imprisonment, legal harassment, and family restrictions, highlighting the regime's determination to crush dissent. [ more ]

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Women in technology

Iran intensifies violent crackdown on women DW 04/29/2024

Authorities in Iran are intensifying efforts to enforce strict Islamic dress codes on women through patrols and violence. [ more ]

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France news

Reporters - Iran's new generation: Meet the young women fighting for freedom

The death of Mahsa Amini sparked protests against Iran's mandatory Islamic veil law.

A new generation of Iranian women are defying the law and fighting for their freedom. [ more ]

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Social justice

Iran committed crimes against humanity' during repression of protests over Mahsa Amini's death, UN fact-finding mission says

Iran's security forces committed grave human rights violations during protests

Crimes against humanity include gender-based violence against protesting Iranian women [ more ]

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UK news

Peer suggests removing hijabs to show solidarity' during International Women's Day

Young Muslim women in the UK were encouraged to remove their hijabs in solidarity with Iranian women.

Protests in Iran started after a young woman died in custody over hijab-related issues. [ more ]

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Women

Iran's women vow resistance against 'misogynistic' regime DW 03/08/2024

Women in Iran face oppression and daily harassment, leading to a culture of fear and restriction.

Nationwide protests in Iran under the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom' highlight the ongoing struggle for women's rights and the government's violent response. [ more ]

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EU data protection

Government dragging its heels on abortion clinic buffer zones, say campaigners

Government accused of delaying implementation of safe access zones outside abortion clinics. [ more ]

#protests

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Women in technology

Iran renews violent crackdown on women DW 04/29/2024

Iranian authorities are intensifying efforts to enforce strict Islamic dress codes for women through increased street patrols and violence. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Women

Suffragettes attacked Buckingham Palace. Now Camilla is paying tribute to them and so should we | Diane Atkinson

Queen Camilla shared stones thrown at Buckingham Palace by suffragettes at a recent event.

The suffragettes' protests, like window-smashing, highlighted their determination for women's rights. [ more ]

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Women

Nationalism Distorts Feminism in Israel Just as It Did in the US

Gertrude Bell found privilege as a woman in Britain compared to Palestine.

Israeli feminist protests against proposed judicial reforms showed courage and determination. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Trump Is Literally Taking Us Back 160 Years!' Biden Roasts Trump For Claiming Abortion Working Very Brilliantly' In States

President Biden criticizes Trump for undermining abortion rights and pushing state-level regulations, emphasizing the importance of federal protection for women's rights. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Left-wing politics

Harris hammers Trump on abortion in surprise Los Angeles appearance

Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes Arizona's strict abortion ban and blames former President Trump for overturning Roe vs. Wade. [ more ]

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France politics

President Macron Seals Historic Amendment, Guarantees Abortion As Constitutional Right In France - Towleroad Gay News

France added the right to abortion in its constitution, making it the first country to do so.

President Macron aims to extend abortion rights in Europe. [ more ]

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France politics

Macron says battle for abortion rights is not over as France updates constitution

France enshrines the right to an abortion in the constitution after an emotional ceremony led by Emmanuel Macron.

Macron emphasizes the significance of the historic change as a long battle for freedom and the protection of women's rights. [ more ]

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France politics

The moment that electrified France and could push forward abortion rights around the world | Agnes Poirier

France became the world's first country to enshrine women's rights to abortion in the constitution.

There is strong political consensus in France to protect abortion rights, unlike the situation in the United States. [ more ]

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France politics

France adds abortion rights to its constitution video

France adds abortion rights to constitution with overwhelming support in a historic joint session of assembly.

Amendment guarantees women the freedom to choose abortion and pledges to support women globally. [ more ]

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Women

The overturning of Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is an affront to women | Moira Donegan

Sexual violence is often not charged or convicted, leading to de facto decriminalization. [ more ]

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Writing

Iran women's protests are the focus of 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi's new book

Marjane Satrapi's latest book, Woman, Life, Freedom, highlights the feminist revolution in Iran triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini. [ more ]

#germany

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Law

'Untenable': Legalise abortions in first trimester, urges German commission

The commission in Germany has recommended relaxing abortion laws to make it legal and unpunishable in the first trimester, potentially extending to 22 weeks with certain restrictions. [ more ]

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Law

Abortions in first 12 weeks should be legalised in Germany, commission says

Germany's government-appointed commission recommended legalizing abortions within the first 12 weeks due to outdated laws and the need for modernization. [ more ]

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Women in technology

Djingarey Maiga: an inspiring voice for the women of Mali

Women's rights advocate in Mali, Djingarey Maiga, works relentlessly to defend women's rights and address gender inequalities in the country. [ more ]

New York Post

Women

How the US pull-out from Kabul hurt women most

The progress in female empowerment in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban

The decline in women's rights following the return of the Taliban [ more ]

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Women in technology

The stark reality of having your period as a homeless woman

Homeless women in the UK face severe challenges accessing period products and clean facilities, resorting to unhygienic methods during menstruation.

The study emphasizes the need for private, safe, and clean locations for managing menstruation, along with access to laundry facilities for homeless women. [ more ]

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Women

Afghanistan: Crackdown continues on women's rights, UN says DW 01/23/2024

The Taliban are cracking down on Afghan women's access to work, travel, and healthcare if they are unmarried or don't have a male guardian.

Three female health workers were detained for not having a male guardian and were released only after their families signed a guarantee they wouldn't repeat the act. [ more ]

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Design

Juxtapoz Magazine - Shiva Ahmadi: Strands of Resilience @ Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art

Shiva Ahmadi uses painting to address global issues like migration, war, and brutality against marginalized peoples.

Her exhibition at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art focuses on female figures in fantastical landscapes, utilizing watercolor and screenprints for layering and storytelling. [ more ]

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Women in technology

Medieval Christian misogyny shapes how we judge women today, says scholar

Early Christian male writers used the concept of inner beauty to control how women dressed in the third century.

The roots of modern perceptions of women's appearance can be traced back to the middle ages. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Women

Opinion | The Online Degradation of Women and Girls That We Meet With a Shrug

Deepfakes extend beyond political manipulation to exploiting women and girls in pornographic ways.

Deepfake nude imagery disproportionately impacts women and girls with little recourse. [ more ]

#reproductive-rights

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Women

The US war on reproductive rights should concern women everywhere

Women's reproductive rights are being restricted in the US, setting a concerning precedent globally.

US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, leading to severe abortion restrictions in multiple states. [ more ]

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EU data protection

Why it's urgent that we fight for reproductive rights in Europe

Reproductive rights are increasingly under threat globally.

Legislation around abortion can have significant consequences for women and their families. [ more ]

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UK news

Waspi report: Will women hit by state pension changes get compensation now?

Women affected by state pension age rise must be compensated for government failings

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report criticizes DWP's handling of the issue [ more ]

#transgender-rights

Truthout

LGBT

Gulf South States Advance Bills to End Legal Recognition for Trans People

Three Gulf South states - Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama - introducing bills to define sex in a way that excludes trans individuals.

The bills fail to protect women's rights and aim to cease legal recognition of trans individuals by defining sex based on reproductive capabilities. [ more ]

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Women in technology

'Male violence in a sacred space': Debate over trans women at Hampstead pond derailed

Trans women use Hampstead Heath pond

Controversy at Kenwood Ladies Pond Association [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Women in technology

Republicans are bashing trans people to try to win over women voters. It won't work.

Republicans are attempting to win back women voters by introducing bills like 'Women's Bill of Rights' that focus on defining gender based on body parts.

Republican lawmakers are prioritizing attacking transgender people's rights instead of improving protections for women in the workplace or reproductive freedom. [ more ]

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Film

Every Italian recognised a piece of their own family': film on abuse of women touches a nerve

Directorial debut by Paola Cortellesi explores hard-hitting themes like poverty, domestic violence, and women's rights in post-war Rome.

C'e ancora domani is one of Italy's Top 10 highest-grossing films, surprising audiences with its success in tackling serious issues while being co-written and acted by Paola Cortellesi. [ more ]

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Women

Women's Work' Powers the EconomyAnd Has Always Been Undervalued

Gender pay gap still exists, with women making 84 cents for every dollar men earn.

Exhibition at New-York Historical Society challenges stereotypes around women's work. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

After Newsom veto, California lawmakers try again to ban tampons with 'forever chemicals'

Banning sale of tampons with toxic chemicals in California

Importance of identifying and assessing PFAS in menstrual products [ more ]

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Media industry

Journalism without women in Afghanistan: Stopping the work of female reporters is another form of violence against us

Female journalists in Afghanistan face gender discrimination and restrictions under Taliban rule.

Taliban impose restrictions on movement and work of female journalists, impacting their ability to do their jobs effectively. [ more ]

#gender-violence

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Women

We are tired, angry and mad': 180,000 women march in Mexico City

Women in Mexico City gathered for a large march on International Women's Day.

The march aimed to highlight the issue of violence against women in Mexico. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Women

Seven women in Turkey savagely killed' by current or ex-spouses in single day

Seven women killed by partners or ex-partners in Turkey.

Turkish women face rising femicide rates and challenges with authorities. [ more ]

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US politics

Democratic Women Keep Up Their Tradition of Wearing Suffragist White

Democratic women wore white at the State of the Union in solidarity and protest against Donald Trump.

Wearing suffragist white is a fashion statement that started during Trump's presidency as a symbol of support for women's rights. [ more ]

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Law

Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional

Three Montana laws restricting abortion rights struck down in court as unconstitutional

Laws aimed to impose severe burdens on abortion access without clear justification [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Women

MPs to vote on decriminalising abortion as prosecutions of illegal terminations rises

Decriminalization of abortion likely in landmark vote

Majority of MPs against prosecuting women for abortion outside set rules [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Women

The staff get hush money': the hidden scandal of rape in Indian prisons

Sexual abuse of incarcerated women in West Bengal's overcrowded prisons is a harsh reality.

Prison conditions for women in West Bengal need urgent reform to ensure their safety. [ more ]

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Boston

Presidents Day Weekend Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

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Challenges in achieving equality for women in the U.S. [ more ]

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Books

The Many Lives of George Eliot

George Eliot criticized novels that portrayed marriage as a woman's ultimate goal.

Eliot's own life and work challenged traditional expectations of marriage and allowed her to write about it with depth and complexity. [ more ]

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UK news

Nadine Dorries calls David Cameron out over problem with women'

Nadine Dorries claims David Cameron has a problem with women and should talk to them like he speaks to his pals from Eton. [ more ]

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Digital life

If anyone can get the US government to take deepfake porn seriously, it's Swifties | Arwa Mahdawi

Deepfake pornography is a widespread issue, with thousands of websites dedicated to non-consensual intimate imagery.

AI technology has made it easier to create convincing deepfakes with just a few photos of a person's face and a phone app. [ more ]

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Women

Abortion investigations causing women life-changing harm', says UK expert

Women accused of having illegal abortions in England and Wales have faced punitive measures such as custody, loss of children, and debt.

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has issued new guidance urging healthcare staff not to report suspected illegal abortions to the police. [ more ]

Independent

Women in technology

Continuing the fight of 1937's women, the Yes campaign for March 8 'woman's place' referendum begins

1. Dublin's Mansion House hosted a demonstration in 1937 against Éamon de Valera's proposed new Constitution.

2. The demonstration was attended by approximately 1,200 women who filled every seat in the Round Room. [ more ]

Washington Post

France politics

French proposal for free fertility tests at age 25 outrages women's groups

French President Emmanuel Macron proposes a "major plan" to reverse France's declining birthrate, including offering free fertility checks to 25-year-olds.

The proposal has received strong reactions in France, with some women criticizing the government for pressuring them to think about fertility early and women's rights groups arguing that more should be done to make it affordable to have children. [ more ]

#taliban

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Women

Afghanistan: An online magazine for women DW 01/24/2024

The Taliban has implemented draconian measures against women in Afghanistan, restricting their access to work, travel, and healthcare.

Zahra Nader started the online magazine Zan Times to give Afghan women and girls a voice and support them in the face of Taliban restrictions. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Women in technology

UN concerned' Taliban detaining Afghan women for dress code violations

The UN is concerned about the arbitrary arrest and detention of women and girls by the Taliban for violating dress codes.

The Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice and the police have been enforcing hijab decrees and detaining women. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Women in technology

UN concerned' Taliban detaining Afghan women for dress code violations

The UN is concerned about the arbitrary arrest and detention of women and girls by the Taliban for violating dress codes.

The Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice and the police have been enforcing hijab decrees and detaining women. [ more ]

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Europe news

Wives of Russian soldiers lay flowers to protest against the Kremlin

Russian wives of soldiers fighting in Ukraine are laying flowers at Moscow's Eternal Flame as a symbolic protest against war.

Protests and pickets are taking place near government buildings in Moscow, with participants often being detained by authorities citing COVID-19 restrictions. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Women

As a feminist, what I wish for in 2024 is criminal justice reform

The criminal justice system in the UK needs to be reformed to improve the conviction rate for rape

There is a myth that many women make false allegations about rape, but this is not supported by the data [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Norma Barzman, blacklisted screenwriter who took on Hollywood, dies at 103

Norma Barzman, a blacklisted screenwriter, has passed away at the age of 103.

Barzman spent her later years exposing the hurtful practices of the Hollywood blacklist and advocating for women's rights. [ more ]

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Women

UN concerned' Taliban detaining Afghan women for dress code violations

The UN is concerned about the arbitrary arrest and detention of women and girls by the Taliban for violating dress codes.

The Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice and the police have been enforcing hijab decrees and detaining women. [ more ]

Time Out London

London

These iconic women are getting blue plaques in London this year

Only 15% of London's commemorative plaques are dedicated to women.

English Heritage is unveiling more plaques dedicated to women than ever before in 2024. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Writing

Art is a form of protest that leaves no blood': Zambian poet puts African voices on the spoken-word stage

Vanessa Chisakula used poetry as a way to process the challenges of motherhood and explore her identity.

Chisakula is expanding the spoken-word scene in Zambia and using poetry for activism on issues like women's rights and mental health. [ more ]

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Women

Annette Bening Recalls Being Told She Was 'Too Big And Too Loud' Early In Her Career

Annette Bening discusses the fatphobic and sexist expectations she faced during the 1990s in Hollywood

Bening reflects on the pressure to look young and the continued treatment of women in the industry [ more ]

#Italy

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Film

A Beloved Comedian's Film on Domestic Abuse Draws Italians, in Droves

The movie 'There's Still Tomorrow' addresses domestic abuse and women's rights in Italy and has become a box office success.

The film resonates with the public because it touches on themes that are currently dominating public discourse in the country. [ more ]

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