Gender equality

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

Why “sex-neutral feminism” is a dangerous proposition

Society will continue to politicise women’s sexuality even if feminists choose not to.

Why the gender wars become so extreme

At the extreme end of trans activism, obnoxious behaviour shades into something more pathological.

The Case Against the Sexual Revolution: liberal feminism under attack

Louise Perry’s new book is a provocative denunciation of pornified culture and sex positivity.

Give women menstrual leave so we can stop pretending periods don’t exist

If a woman isn’t hired because she might take time off due to period pain, perhaps she would be better…

South Korea’s new president weaponises anti-feminism to win election

Yoon Suk-yeol, the conservative candidate with no political experience, promised to abolish the country’s ministry for gender equality.

In Sexual Revolution, Laurie Penny wages war against bad sex

This broad, ambitious book skilfully skewers everyday sexism, but Penny’s feminist uprising underestimates those they wish to save.

The “new normal” has turned the office into a men’s club

Women are more likely to apply for remote working roles, and the gender pay gap is getting worse.

One year on from the murder of Sarah Everard, it’s time for men to stand up

When will society view violence against women the way it does paedophilia?

We’ll never have gender equality while Paw Patrol is around

Why do kids’ TV shows use female characters as simpering, silly sidekicks?

What is gender, anyway?

In the US and UK, politicians want to enshrine respect for “gender identity” into law. The only problem? There is…