From the NS archive: New Woman
2 October 1964: Anti-domestic, anti-romantic and rather anti-men: there is an outburst of programmes on women in society.
ByGender equality
Why “sex-neutral feminism” is a dangerous proposition
Society will continue to politicise women’s sexuality even if feminists choose not to.
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Why the gender wars become so extreme
At the extreme end of trans activism, obnoxious behaviour shades into something more pathological.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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We’ll never have gender equality while Paw Patrol is around
Why do kids’ TV shows use female characters as simpering, silly sidekicks?
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What is gender, anyway?
In the US and UK, politicians want to enshrine respect for "gender identity" into law. The only problem? There is…
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