Gillis’ stale SNL joke at the expense of women is a classic response by men threatened by women’s excellence and autonomy.
Three proposed measures would establish a right to abortion in their states, while one is intended to repeal an established state constitutional right to abortion.
In Afghanistan, where girls are barred from secondary education, an underground network of home-based schools is preparing them for a future in which women can once again participate in public life.
Misinformation and false claims about the safety of abortion are proliferating and becoming key components in legislation, litigation, and regulatory policy.
This underrepresentation is happening during a time when Black audiences want to see more on-screen representation of Black women in this age group, according to a new study.
The visibility gap women deal with later, on panels, in press coverage, in who gets asked to speak, isn’t a late-career problem that appears out of nowhere.
Series that are created by one or more women employ more women in other key behind-the-scenes positions, as well as featuring female characters that take up space and are central to the action.
A celebration of Robin Morgan, Women's Media Center co-founder, in pictures.
Julie Burton, President and CEO of the Women’s Media Center (WMC), released a statement on behalf of the Women’s Media Center mourning the death of WMC Co-Founder Robin Morgan — poet, journalist, author, activist, feminist, organizer, and friend.
Julie Burton, President and CEO of the Women’s Media Center (WMC), released a statement on behalf of the Women’s Media Center mourning the passing of WMC Co-Founder Gloria Steinem — journalist, author, activist, feminist, organizer, and friend.
The bestselling novel has been much discussed, but few commentators have noted its portrayal of the societal expectation of women to raise children, whether or not they want to.
True educational equity doesn't mean building a harder test; it means ensuring every student gets the chance to learn the math on it.
Activists warn that these measures targeting transgender youth are “part of a larger, coordinated effort to roll back the rights for women broadly.”
Climate adaptation plans cannot fully protect communities if they overlook the ways disasters reshape girls’ lives.
Breast cancer remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States.
Demand for affordable, high-quality childcare far outpaces availability, suppressing women’s participation in the workforce. Public investment is needed to quell the crisis.
By inventing their own calculable scale of attractiveness, looksmaxxers are not trying to appeal to women.
The agenda essentially acknowledges that women and girls are distinctly harmed by conflict and deserve meaningful participation in peace processes.
Supergirl features the typical fare of current superhero films, but it has been subjected to misogynistic review bombing and bias.
You can not fight racism or gender inequality or climate change if your education system is broken.
Violent crackdowns on dissent and activism have increased within Iran in recent months, as hardliners reassert dominance amid U.S. attacks.
Women are increasingly playing a major role in space exploration and scientific discovery.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. B. P. J. is part of a larger mission to reinforce the misogynist belief that “biology is destiny” and that women are “inherently” subordinate to men.
It is essential for our global society to protect human rights at any cost, and make the Taliban face consequences for their human rights violations.