gender-studies

We saw it when Russia jailed members of Pussy Riot, and again when the US overturned Roe v Wade: misogyny is a powerful political weapon. Let’s focus on fighting it, not ‘understanding’ it In preparation for interviewing Pussy Riot’s Maria “Masha” Alyokhina at the Charleston festival, I was reading her new memoir, Political Girl . I thought I remembered the group’s origin story pretty well – in 2…

In the male-dominated world of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, a martial arts teacher offers women a way to empowerment.

Substantial and sustained weight-loss has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer and cancer-related death, mainly in women. Two new studies now provide clues to why the risk is reduced - and suggest that gender, metabolism and genetics may play a crucial role.

A psychologist wades into controversial territory in this counterintuitive study of nature, nurture and gender According to the evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams, almost everyone gets sex wrong. Traditionalists tend to exaggerate the natural differences between men and women. Progressives tend to minimise them, and to assume that nurture and socialisation play a decisive role. He w…

I survived months of bombardment before escaping. The systematic dismantling of our home has harmed every aspect of women’s lives Olfat al-Kurd is a field researcher for B’Tselem, the Israeli Information Centre for Human Rights in the occupied territories Since Israel’s assault on Gaza began in October 2023, I have lost my father, my brother, his wife and their daughter. They are still buried und…

Despite appearances of growing diversity, a 25-year study reveals the industry's beauty standard is entirely unchanged. The typical model remains exceptionally thin, and new research shows fashion's "plus-size" models are still smaller than the average American woman.

Emma Thompson among voices supporting anti-ageism campaign, which has uncovered striking findings in top-grossing UK films over past three years Box office hit films are four times more likely to star a talking animal than a woman over 60, according to a new survey by Age Without Limits. The anti-ageism campaign studied the 100 highest performing films released in the UK in 2023, 2024 and 2025, a…

In this piece, moderator Sanchari Banerjee ( Sai Life Sciences, Hyderabad ) reflects on the panel “ Balancing the Equation: Motherhood, Career Shifts, and Success in STEMM ”, hosted by IndiaBioscience on 25 November 2025. The discussion highlights mentorship, work–life integration, and systemic change needed to support women navigating careers in STEMM.

Abstract Leadership in neurosurgical training is pivotal for educational quality and workforce development, yet gender and regional disparities remain poorly characterized in Germany. A nationwide cross-sectional study analyzed publicly available data from all 17 state medical chambers. Neurosurgical training program directors (TPDs) were identified, and data were collected on gender, shared trai…

Ms. Chandni Dhawan & Dr. Anmol Kaur Nayar ABSTRACT "I didn't know why I was going to cry, but I knew that if anybody spoke to me or looked at me too closely, the tears would fly out of my eyes and the sobs would fly out of the throat, and I would cry for a week," a few words once shared by Sylvia Plath in her work The Bell Jar. The experiences this path captures are not unknown: navigating ar…

Anwara Begum Tamanna, Senior Lecturer, Department of Law, Port City International University Md. Rakibul Islam, Lecturer, Department of Law, Port City International University ABSTRACT Women are often considered a vulnerable section of society. They require special legislation, provisions, and exemptions. Although such measures may appear to violate the principle of equality, they are often neces…

IntroductionControlling behaviour is considered a form of emotional abuse and restricts an individual’s autonomy. This study aims to determine the factors associated with women’s exposure to controlling behaviour by their spouse/partner in the last year, as of the time the survey was conducted, by place of residence in Türkiye.MethodsThis study utilised microdata obtained from the National Resear…

Israeli prison service denies claims of abuse during detention of 430 people trying to take aid to Palestinians Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to take aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers have alleged, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. Israel’s prison service denied the a…

Judge’s decision sends a ‘bad message’, says MP, while Hampshire police commissioner also joins criticism The MP Jess Phillips has condemned the non-custodial sentences given to three teenage boys for the rape of two girls as “unduly lenient”. Phillips, who was the minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls before resigning this month, said that giving the boys youth rehabilit…

IntroductionAs in much of sub-Saharan Africa, adolescent boys constitute a large and increasing share of Ethiopia's population. Masculinity norms, social, and structural factors intertwine to negatively impact boys' and men's health. What, where, and how boys learn about body changes during early adolescence is an important foundation for health over the life course. However, little evidence exis…

There's been a shift in attention in the party ahead of the midterms as voters rank affordability the top issue. That raises questions about what an evolving message on reproductive rights looks like.

The allegations of rape and sexual assault made by ‘brides’ on the show reflect what many other women experience. Sadly, so do the responses She said no. She didn’t want it, she made that very clear, but he did it anyway; pushing her feelings aside as though they didn’t matter, because to him they seemingly didn’t. It’s a story so depressingly common that most women probably carry a private versi…

Up to 70% of girls may be in early or forced marriages but law now makes divorce impossible if husbands disagree Child marriage appears to have been legally recognised for the first time by the Taliban in Afghanistan, as activists say “shameful” new laws make it almost impossible for girls and young women to seek divorce against their husbands’ will. There are no official statistics on forced and…