Musicians and sports stars have made face-concealing headgear a ‘key look for 2022’, but campaigners are calling it irresponsible
It's irresponsible, and it's downright stupid.
#fashion #WomensIssues #SexualViolence #safety #security
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/apr/03/balaclava-fashion-trend-is-threatening-to-women
Women should play a central role in the UK’s post-pandemic economic recovery, with evidence revealing companies with more female leaders outperform those dominated by men, according to House of Commons research.
Accusing the government of ignoring women’s needs during the coronavirus pandemic and side-lining them in plans for recovery, the shadow secretary for women and equalities, Anneliese Dodds, said the data showed women held the key to a stronger economy, but they were being held back by a lack of investment and the risk of “childcare deserts” in parts of the country.
Just ahead of International Women's Day tomorrow.
A sexual assault survivor who sparked a national conversation about the treatment of women and sexual assault in Australia has found herself at the centre of another fiery debate over expectations on women to smile in public.
And what if this had been a man? Would there be the same expectation? That Morrison defended himself, rather than apologise for what he'd said, shows what kind of person he is, for those who don't already know. For others to defend him by attacking Grace Tame is worse.
#politice #Australia #GenderIssues #WomensIssues #WomensRights #Morrison #DarkAges