In Iran Protests, Women Stand Up, Lift Their Hijab, For Their Rights
Iran is one of the only countries where women and girls must wear the traditional garment by law. These activists are breaking the rules in protest.
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Feminist Health Guide 'Our Bodies, Ourselves' Will Stop Publishing
The groundbreaking book was first released in the early 1970s. It gave women frank information about then-taboo topics like masturbation, birth control and female sexual anatomy.
China Is Attempting To Muzzle #MeToo
As the women's rights movement spreads among Chinese universities, it poses a unique challenge to the country's male-dominated, authoritarian regime.
In Italy, #MeToo Falters Amid Public Scorn
Italian actress Asia Argento was one of the first to go public with accusations against Harvey Weinstein. But in Italy, "the culture of support for women is nonexistent," says an Italian screenwriter.
Rwanda Ranks In The Top 5 For Gender Equity. Do Its Teen Girls Agree?
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report gives high marks to Rwanda in its country-by-country rundown. An all-female debate team offers their perspective.
Instead of #MeToo, French Women Say 'Out Your Pig'
In the wake of the #MeToo hashtag following reports of Harvey Weinstein's sexual abuse, French women came up with a hashtag of their own. #BalanceTonPorc or "out your pig" shows no signs of abating.
Do Men Have It Easier? Your Politics Might Determine How You Answer
Democrats were more than twice as likely as Republicans to say that the country hasn't gone far enough in achieving gender equality, according to a new survey from Pew.
The Strong Women Of Mongolia Are Ready To Take On The Patriarchy
They're better educated than men and have lower rates of unemployment. Yet they still run up against the patriarchy. A group called Women for Change wants to change that.
The Progress Of Laughter: New Book Tells The Story Of Feminism And Comedy
A new book released this week takes a look at how comedy and feminism go hand in hand.
Sheila Michaels, Who Helped Bring Honorific 'Ms.' To The Masses, Dies At 78
Michaels did not coin "Ms.," but she played a key role in its adoption. She was inspired by a letter to her roommate Mary Hamilton — who, separately, won a battle for the right to be called "Miss."