Women's Rights

The Myth Of Seneca Falls Challenges The Origin Story Of The Women's Suffrage Movement 

A new book explores how the narrative of women's history crafted by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton came at a cost.

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This Week In Pantsuit Politics: Northern Ireland's Jane Morrice Denounces Male Politicians For Demeaning Women 

Also this week: Hajiya Inno Attahiru battles to empower female Nigerian politicians and Hills, too, focuses on women's rights.

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13 Things You Can Say To Cats That You Can't Say To Women On The Street

"No! Come back! I just want to love you!"

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High On History: 20th Century Women Turned Fashion Accessories Into Weapons

In their bid to ward off creeps, post-Victorian women found a creative use for the hatpin.

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Whatever Happened To The GOP's Pro-Women Glory Days?

The Republican party has once again blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act. Surprisingly, the party wasn't always so anti-women.

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Indian Politicians Play Dangerous Game With Shocking Rape Comments

“As long as the earth exists, there will be rape" is the latest political quote blaming everyone for rape but the perpetrators themselves.

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Wagatwe Wanjuki: Campus Sexual Assault Activist

#SurvivorPrivilege pioneer

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Quote of the Day: Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Says, "Women Should Not Laugh In Public"

Bülent Arınç has some illuminating thoughts on how women should behave in Turkey. Turkish women don't happen to agree.

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