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Long before Joe Exotic became Tiger King, Mabel Stark reigned as Tiger Queen.
Research shows that feminist women are more likely to have sex that is more loving and pleasurable.
The success of Frozen extends beyond the box office, leaving a permanent mark on popular culture.
Tourists flock to see coral reefs in Gili Matra, near Bali, which are at growing risk from warming seas. Locals are working to restore coral, while coming up with new income sources – like fish floss.
Director Steven Soderbergh believes he has presented a female perspective, but all he’s done is shoot men in the same dehumanising way that has historically fetishised women
After accusations flew between the two influencers, we would do well to remind ourselves why there’s so much overlap in this genre
The emergence of female-oriented erotica has been portrayed as a sign of women’s liberation, but research indicates that it reinforces cultural scripts of pornography targeting men.
Princess movies and opera alike reveal the limited number of models available to women. “Le Dernier Sorcier”, composed by Pauline Viardot in 1869, shows that a much richer world is possible.
Boys are more likely to engage in risky behaviours than girls
Women in Sudan have been resisting the controls placed on them for some time - by using their smart phones and social media to trade.
In some West African communities, age and magico-religious beliefs have a huge role to play in a woman’s independence.
Alcohol is a leading cause of early deaths among 15- to 49-year-old women worldwide, but drinks marketers love using empowerment to sell them more products.
In production as the #metoo uprising took hold, the sequel is a real chance for Disney to normalise strong, independent female characters.
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