Feminism

Angela Saini: “Societies haven’t always been male-dominated”

The British science writer argues that patriarchy is newer and more fragile than we think.

There’s no breastfeeding crisis – there’s a childcare crisis

Mothers don’t need more pressure and judgement from the government.

Pregnant Then Screwed’s Joeli Brearley: “I think motherhood radicalises you”

The activist on newly political mums, the idea of a women’s strike, and why Britain’s broken childcare system could decide…

In Sarah Polley’s Women Talking, sexual assault survivors refuse silence

In this Mennonite #MeToo drama, the victims of male violence must choose between faith and their desire for justice.

Why liberals keep being fooled in the gender debate

Had supposedly progressive politicians listened to women’s concerns over trans prisoners they would not have been so badly exposed.

Congratulations on being the Universal Woman – now leave the rest of us alone

We’ve become stuck in an era of forced relatability. Time to set ourselves free.

Andrew Tate is answering a question we won’t attempt to

What is it to be a “good man” today?

Juliet Davenport’s Q&A: “We humans have a lemming tendency”

The green entrepreneur on why communication matters in science and how we’re being let down by our politicians.

Why are we so bothered about how many men have used sex workers?

The focus is always on men, never why women need to do sex work.

She Said is a myopic, timid and trivial attempt at a #MeToo movie

This film about the fall of Harvey Weinstein has no answers for Hollywood’s sexual abuse problem. It’s too afraid to…

Richard Reeves: “We have to rescript masculinity”

The author and former adviser to Nick Clegg reflects on the crisis facing boys and men today.

The Spiceworld generation

Twenty-five years ago, the Spice Girls told Gen X to “move over” – and whispered feminist slogans to nascent millennials.

Elif Shafak’s Diary: Solidarity with Iranian women, Instagram anxiety, and a turn at the Booker Prize ceremony

An unexpected link to a schoolgirl killed in Afghanistan is a reminder that we are all citizens of the world.

The hollow feminism of “empowering” Hollywood thrillers

From Don’t Worry Darling to Promising Young Woman, a recent wave of purportedly feminist films have shallow, simplistic messages.

Kwasi Kwarteng’s “mini-Budget” benefits men more than women

This government has made its priorities clear.

19 October 1929: Our newspapers are full of sex wars, sex repressions, sex this and sex that.

Why do straight men love the Elizabeth Line?

On dates, in the pub, and on social media, men won’t stop telling me about London’s newest mode of transport.

2 October 1964: Anti-domestic, anti-romantic and rather anti-men: there is an outburst of programmes on women in society.

The success of women’s football is feminist revolution by stealth

The effect of seeing women footballers win will radically alter equality between girls and boys.

Why I haven’t been watching the 2022 Women’s Euros

I was a devoted footballer as a child, often the only girl on the team. So why can’t I fully…