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SELF

The beauty of Intersex: Asking the questions you’ve been too afraid to ask

In the new landscape of sex and gender – in a world where trans and gay rights have made…

By Kate Demolder

SELF

Intersex: ‘They decide a gender for you and that’s it for your whole life’

The I in LGBTQIA stands for Intersex and it is estimated that 1.7% of the global population is…

By Michelle Heffernan

Gender fluidity, is not merely a passing trend or a lifestyle choice, but an evolving phenomenon.
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STYLE

The future is fluid: Are we heading for a gender-neutral society?

Will the future see us unifying elements of our humanity rather than the distinctions of gender?Harry Styles on…

By Rose Mary Roche

We are, we are constantly told, living in “unprecedented times” but there is something very familiar about the way some aspects of this crisis have played out.
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AGENDA, SELF

The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Covid-19 currently has no women sitting on it. Why?

When it emerged this week that the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Covid-19 has no women sitting on it, many…

By Lynn Enright

fka twigs

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If Tiffany Haddish can’t get paid, Dr Biden can’t use her name, and FKA twigs doesn’t think she’ll be believed, what chance do the rest of us have?

If there was ever an argument for why we still need feminism amongst the celebrity pages, this week…

By Lauren Heskin

EDITORIAL

WATCH: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gives powerful speech in response to congressman’s sexist slur

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered a powerful speech in reponse to a congressman who allegedly used sexist slurs towards her …

By Edaein OConnell

the assistant

EDITORIAL

Does silence lead to success? How ‘The Assistant’ unveils the cold reality of office sexism

A fresh and gripping look at office and gender politics, The Assistant has just been released on streaming…

By Cathy Carey

EDITORIAL

The Brexit sexism row we need to talk about

'Playing the sexism-card' is dismissive put-down for those who pointed out that Boris Johnston's Brexit deal wasn't too…

By Amanda Cassidy

Armie Hammer

EDITORIAL

Armie Hammer wants to be referred to as Elizabeth Chambers’ husband

Call me by your Name actor Armie Hammer has taken a refreshing look at the dynamic of the…

By Jennifer McShane

Pixar

EDITORIAL

Watch: Pixar’s new short film brilliantly highlights sexism in the workplace

Talking about sexism in the workplace can be grim. Not because we're reluctant to speak about it, but…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

Seanad briefly suspended over ‘misogynistic’ remarks row

The Seanad was briefly suspended today after a heated row over whether remarks made by Fine Gael Senator and…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

There has been anger simmering amongst my women friends

A friend shared a revealing personal anecdote with me earlier this week. She was driving to work after…

By Emer Roche