Stuart Altman, a renowned figure in health policy and education, passed away at the age of 88. He was known for his significant contributions to health care reform and his role as an interim president at Brandeis University. Altman's work was marked by a blend of analytical rigor and a deep sense of
The fight for gender equality in the Global South is complex. It's not just about giving women and girls equal rights. It's about understanding how current efforts might be doing more harm than good. Many programs focus on fitting into existing systems. These systems are often unfair and oppressive
Valentina Shevchenko, a top UFC fighter, has strong opinions about modern feminism. She believes the movement has lost its way. In the past, feminism fought for equal rights. Now, Shevchenko thinks it's about something else. She argues that women already have equal rights. So, what's left to fight f
The film industry, often seen as progressive, has a surprising issue. In 2025, only 8. 1% of the top 100 movies were directed by women. This is a big drop from last year's 13. 4%. It's the lowest number in seven years. Some might blame politics, but the problem started before recent changes in leade
In a lively exhibition match in Dubai, Nick Kyrgios triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka. This event, dubbed the “Battle of the Sexes, ” was more about fun than making a big statement about gender equality. The players joked around, served underhand, and even danced to keep the crowd entertained. The matc
Aryna Sabalenka, the world's top female tennis player, recently lost to Nick Kyrgios, a man ranked 673th in the men's circuit, in an exhibition match. The rules were tweaked to make it fairer, like giving Sabalenka a smaller court and limiting serves. Some people saw this match as a step back for wo
Scott Yenor, a professor at Boise State, has made headlines again, this time for joining The Heritage Foundation, a powerful conservative think tank. His views on women and feminism have sparked controversy, with critics calling them outdated and misogynistic. Yenor's appointment has drawn criticis
In 2025, women faced big challenges in the workplace. Many left their jobs, and fewer companies focused on helping women move up. Online hate against women also grew, making things harder. But some women stood out and made big changes. Beyoncé, who has been on a powerful women list many times, show
The Vatican has a long history of excluding women from leadership roles. This time, it's about deacons. After years of discussion, a group of experts said no to women becoming deacons. This is a big deal because deacons are like junior ministers. They can preach and perform some sacraments, but they
In Latin America, women are still a minority in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. To understand why, researchers looked at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). They wanted to see how women move up in science careers there. The study mixed numbers and p
