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The research is in: heteronormative marriage systemically disadvantages women and perpetuates inequality and women’s unhappiness. So why are…
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This year, Women’s Aid released its Annual Impact Report 2023, which detailed 40,048 disclosures of domestic abuse against…
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Divorce memoirs tell new stories that counter long-held beliefs of failure and loss. For many women, divorce can…
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As a woman who has suffered an abusive relationship, Roe McDermott understands only too well the importance of…
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While male incels believe they are entitled to sex, the women’s celibacy movement is proving that sex is…
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The recent case of an Irish domestic violence victim who was criminalised by Dubai authorities highlights the chasm…
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Convenience-focused apps and a hyper-individualistic culture encourages us to do everything ourselves and pay for help when we…
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Both anti-choice and transphobic movements deploy narratives of regret to falsely claim that most women who have abortions…
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In the wake of the vicious attack of Natasha O’Brien, the silence from conservatives and the far-right, normally…
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'Baby Reindeer' gave society a choice: embrace new awareness around stalking, rape and the myth of the “perfect…
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SELF
More and more 10-12 year olds are buying anti-ageing skincare. How have we raised a generation of young…
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As women know all too well, when sexual harassment is treated like a joke, it emboldens people to…
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