Gender

JK Rowling transphobic

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Opinion: Here’s what’s wrong with JK Rowling’s comments on trans people

Gender is not as binary as JK Rowling's recent tweets would have you believe. Here's why, aside from…

By Lauren Heskin

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Sapiosexuality: Peak pretentious or legitimate sexual preference?

Could identifying as sapiosexual be the latest trend in ridiculous labels for those who want to come across…

By Amanda Cassidy

Sam Smith

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‘Please try’: Sam Smith addresses non-binary gender in powerful Instagram post

British singer Sam Smith has written a powerful Instagram message talking of self-acceptance – and it's one we…

By Jennifer McShane

Prince George loves ballet

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How Prince George sparked the ‘Boys Dance Too’ movement

Prince George loves ballet – and so what? Watch as male ballet dancers defend the six-year-old against a…

By Grace McGettigan

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Can only a man commit rape? Yes, according to UK law

Under current UK legislation, only a man can commit rape. Amanda Cassidy on gender double standards when it…

By Amanda Cassidy

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‘Failure is not an option because other women are watching –  little girls are watching’

Yesterday marked International Women’s Day – a chance to celebrate those who shine a spotlight on gender-based issues…

By Amanda Cassidy

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Why are so many birthday cards still so sexist and ageist?

Louise Bruton asks why, in the many great leaps and bounds we have taken in equality, cards - birthday cards, especially…

By Louise Bruton

gender

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Companies offer different work benefits depending on gender, new survey reveals

A new survey has revealed companies are tailoring their perks to employees based on their gender. The survey,…

By Erin Lindsay

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‘I want a baby girl and if I have to pay for it, I’ll get one’

Model Danielle Lloyd says she plans to travel to the US to make sure her next baby is…

By Amanda Cassidy

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This is why everyone’s talking about Cate Blanchett today

Cate Blanchett led a powerful silent protest at the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival over the weekend. The…

By Grace McGettigan

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Are women and men spoken to differently at work? Slack will soon be able to tell

Slack is one of those programmes you never knew you needed until it was there. The instant messaging…

By Erin Lindsay

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The Crown’s Claire Foy was paid less than co-star Matt Smith

Claire Foy, who won a Golden Globe for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix original…

By Grace McGettigan