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Sex at 14? Blame it on her parents

Be wary of so-called "science" using children as ideological pawns, warns Geraldine Bedell

By Geraldine Bedell

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When women rule the world

If girls continue to outshine boys, what will men do? Geraldine Bedellthinks she can guess

By Geraldine Bedell

Is Blair last year’s model?

The PM has fallen out of fashion. He must hope to become a classic, advises Geraldine Bedell

By Geraldine Bedell

Why we love those wise Big Women

Maddening and magnificent, a handful of female icons will always fascinate us. Geraldine Bedellpays

By Geraldine Bedell

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