gender equality

Hard-to-diagnose women’s disease is often dismissed, even by gynecologists — but can cause serious problems if left untreated

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Hard-to-diagnose women’s disease is often dismissed, even by gynecologists — but can cause serious problems if left untreated

Dr. Sheeva Talebian is haunted by how long “we’ve conditioned women to believe that debilitating pain is normal.” It’s a “clinical failure,” she declared, and it’s a reason why symptoms of one tricky disease in particular are often unreported and misdiagnosed — sometimes until irreversible damage has already been done. The board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and third-party … Read more

These states are the worst places for women to live compared to men: study

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These states are the worst places for women to live compared to men: study

Life’s just not fair — especially in these states. A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE examined all 50 states to determine the best to worst places to live as a woman when looking at gender equality. The results showed that Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma are the worst places for women in the … Read more

Picasso relegated to bathroom of women-only art exhibit after gender discrimination suit

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Picasso relegated to bathroom of women-only art exhibit after gender discrimination suit

The line for the lady’s room is about to get longer. A controversial art exhibit meant for women visitors only — titled “Ladies Lounge” and created by artist Kirsha Kaechele at Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) — has hidden the works of Pablo Picasso in the women’s bathroom after a court ruling that it … Read more

I flash my boobs at NYC tourist hotspots for gender equality — if you don’t like it, don’t look

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I flash my boobs at NYC tourist hotspots for gender equality — if you don’t like it, don’t look

She’s showing the Big Apple her big apples.  Flashing her breasts on the subway, atop the Brooklyn Bridge and in the heart of Times Square isn’t just a naughty hobby for Eila Adams — it’s an act of advocacy.  “If men can walk around shirtless without fear of reprisal, so too should women,” argued the … Read more

Women-only exhibit sued by man — artist fires back in the best way in court

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Women-only exhibit sued by man — artist fires back in the best way in court

No boys allowed! A pricey exhibit meant for women visitors only — titled “Ladies Lounge” and created by artist Kirsha Kaechele — has led to a formal complaint against Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) after a man was reportedly denied entry to the show. But Kaechele made an appropriate — and memorable … Read more

Women do $6.4K more of unpaid housework than men per year: study

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Women do .4K more of unpaid housework than men per year: study

Women are rich … in labor. After a long workday, it’s hard to find the motivation to do the cleaning, running errands and all the little tasks at home — and a new analysis showed that there’s a big difference between the time women spend on housework versus men. Home cleaning service Homeaglow analyzed the Bureau … Read more

Former dominatrix reveals tips for dominating your job — and getting a raise

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Former dominatrix reveals tips for dominating your job — and getting a raise

Want a raise? Whip your asking skills into shape. Kasia Urbaniak, a 45-year-old author and former dominatrix, shared her advice on how women can ask for what they want whether it be a raise or promotion — and get it. “In the workplace, women won’t ask for the resources they need to do the job … Read more

Much-hated Disney princesses are actually good for a child’s self-image: study

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Much-hated Disney princesses are actually good for a child’s self-image: study

Haters, it’s time to leave Ariel and Elsa alone. Ever since Snow White first appeared on screens in 1937, Disney princesses have endured an onslaught of criticism for being too weak, too thin, too pretty and not racially diverse. But now, researchers from the University of California, Davis, and Brigham Young University have determined that … Read more

I erased myself to transform into a plastic bimbo Barbie

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I erased myself to transform into a plastic bimbo Barbie

She’s a Barbie girl in the real world. A Swedish woman claims that she spent nearly $127,280 on plastic surgery over the last 10 years in an attempt to become a real-life Barbie doll. Alicia Almira revealed that she quit her lucrative PR job a few years back in order to become a self-proclaimed full-time … Read more

Men who are unemployed would rather their female partner be out of work: study

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Men who are unemployed would rather their female partner be out of work: study

Men who are unemployed and in heterosexual relationships where the woman is the breadwinner would rather their partner be out of work, a new study found. Over 42,000 people from nine European countries were analyzed by researchers at the University of Bath in the UK, finding that when the woman was the household’s financial provider, … Read more

Imposter syndrome plagues most women — less than half of men

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Imposter syndrome plagues most women — less than half of men

No amount of success or accolades can stop some people from feeling like an imposter — especially women. More than half of women experience imposter syndrome at some point, according to a new poll of 4,000 adults. Imposter syndrome, or the feeling that you don’t deserve certain achievements, has hindered romantic and platonic relationships as … Read more

China banned women from modeling lingerie — so men are filling in

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China banned women from modeling lingerie — so men are filling in

Male models are supporting China’s livestream lingerie industry — by wearing bras.  Chinese livestream fashion companies are swapping out female lingerie models for male models because China has banned women from modeling undergarments online. Companies that feature women in scantily clad looks have a history of being shut down for violating China’s law against spreading … Read more