feminism

Former Victoria’s Secret model Karlie Kloss revealed feminism is the reason she removed her angel wings. E! News reports Kloss’s feminist ideals caused the model and philanthropist to distance herself from the lingerie conglomerate. In 2015, Kloss stopped posing for Victoria’s Secret ads after studying feminist theory at New York University’s Gallatin School. In addition, […]

Paul Ray Ramsey, a YouTuber from Oklahoma, shared his opinions on greeting women, suggesting it is better for men to hug women rather than shake their hands because they are “delicate.” The Daily Mail says that Ramsey, 56, shared on Twitter that it’s “patronizing” for men to shake hands with women, as it is a […]

Agnes Varda, a French film director who was well-known for contributing to feminist filmmaking, passed away on March 28. Varda became famous after she rose to popularity as the only female director active during the 1960s French New Wave movement. Her family confirmed her passing on Friday. “The director and artist Agnès Varda died at […]

Lily Allen recently blamed being characterized for drinking and drug-taking on “misogyny.” She spoke at a Women Of The World event in London and was as honest and candid as ever. According to Yahoo, the “Trigger Bang” singer said negative coverage of her personal life stemmed from a hatred of women. Allen also expressed that […]

A women’s march that was set to take place in Eureka, California, on January 19 has been cancelled over concerns that there would not be enough diverse participants, Newsweek is reporting. The protest’s organizers confirmed the cancellation in a Facebook post. “The local organizers are continuing to meet and discuss how to broaden representation in […]

According to a new study, having a school-aged daughter makes men less sexist, according to the Guardian. The research has important implications for how sexism develops, suggesting that gender stereotypes are not fixed from youth and that attitudes can develop over time. The research was carried out by the London School of Economics and supports […]

Pop star Dua Lipa will be featured in the January edition of British Vogue, which will include jaw-dropping photos and an interview with the “One Kiss” singer about her view on feminism and self-love, reveals the Daily Mail. On her Instagram account, the singer gave her followers a sneak peek of the January magazine edition […]

Singer Janet Jackson won the Global Icon Award Sunday night at the MTV European Music Awards held in the Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Spain. She gave an incredibly moving acceptance speech, in which she expressed her gratitude for the award and all that it represented and spoke on behalf of the women who “do not have […]

According to the Guardian‘s Benjamin Haas, South Korean women are throwing out all of their makeup and posting the results of the trashing online. The reason behind this protest is partly to do with a South Korean feminist movement called Escape the Corset. This movement is a rebellion from young women who are against the […]

According to Deadline, FX just took on a new project in the world of womanhood and female horror, all thanks to a new anthology series by Carmen Maria Machado, titled Her Body and Other Parties, published originally in October 2017 by Gray Wolf Press. Machado will be serving as producer for the new television show. […]

Senator Susan Collins’ support for Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh can be best described as “fake feminism,” according to former Obama White House Communications Director Jen Psaki. “She struck a nerve to me in what she said and how she voted, because that’s political cowardice,” Psaki said, the Hill reports, “that is somebody […]

In a village outside Rwanda’s capital Kigali lies the Safe School For Girls, a co-educational center committed to educating both boys and girls about improving the lives of women in Rwanda, reports the BBC. The school attempts to tackle the issue of harassment and abuse during the Me Too era. On weekday afternoons after academic […]

Priyanka Chopra is taking a big risk by marrying Nick Jonas, at least in regard to traditional Indian culture. Chopra, who has been called “Bollywood’s greatest gift to Hollywood,” is breaking with traditional norms with her marriage. It isn’t an issue of being an interracial couple, but it is a cultural issue. For the most […]

The irony was not lost on the Feminist Apparel employees who discovered an old social media post in which the CEO admitted he had sexually abused women in the past. The staff reportedly took the issue up with the CEO, Alan Martofel. They asked Martofel to step down and to issue a public apology, detailed […]

The latest reboot of the highly popular Tomb Raider film series has just been released in theaters across the United States this week. The movie has received mixed reviews, with some lauding Alicia Vikander’s portrayal of the iconic video game character. However, some fans were apparently not happy with the casting choice seeing as that […]

A naked Gillian Anderson is sharing interesting bits and pieces of her life to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, revealing every story behind scars and tattoos she bared in her nude photo posted on the website of the animal welfare group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). As a long-time supporter of […]

While Hollywood is trying to catch up to all of the sexual harassment allegations and discover just how widespread the problem really is, its counterpart in the U.K. has already issued new guidelines. The British Film Institute worked with BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) and other industry organizations to revamp sexual harassment […]

Apparently as the result of pressure from feminist groups, the Formula 1 professional racing circuit has announced that it will no longer feature promotional models called “grid girls” when the new F1 season starts on March 25, 2018. In a statement, the organization claimed that the longtime grid girl contingent no longer resonates with its […]

Following the lead of the Professional Darts Corporation, the Formula 1 professional racing circuit has announced that it will no longer feature promotional models called grid girls when the new F1 season starts on March 25, 2018. In a statement, F1 claimed that the longtime grid girl contingent no longer resonates with its brand values […]

Boxing promoters say that they will not be following the lead set by Formula 1 motor racing and darts by ditching the use of “ring girls.” Sean Bratches, the Managing Director of Commercial Operations at Formula 1 made the announcement yesterday that “grid girls” will be absent from this year’s Formula 1 Grand Prix season, […]

Donald Trump says he isn’t a feminist but insists he has “tremendous respect” for women. While in Davos for the World Economic Forum, Trump sat down with former CNN host Piers Morgan for an interview that will air Sunday on Britain’s ITV. During their chat, the U.S. president spoke to the former Celebrity Apprentice contestant […]

As a government official, presidential candidate, and private citizen, Hillary Clinton has become well known as a feminist and champion of women’s rights. Questions have emerged, however, about how she handled a sexual harassment complaint from a young woman against an older man within her 2008 Democratic presidential primary campaign against then-Senator Barack Obama. According […]

It’s hard to stay relevant in the music industry. U2 has stayed on top of the music industry probably longer than any act today. They ruled the 1980s, most of the 1990s, and the 2000s. But the band’s 2014 album Songs of Innocence marked a turning point. The album, which was force-fed to all owners […]

Meghan Markle is most famous for her role in Suits and just recently for becoming Prince Harry’s fiancée. But unbeknownst to many, the future Duchess of Sussex was already fighting sexism at the tender age of 11. Inside Edition dug up an old video of Markle slamming an Ivory Dishwashing Liquid ad for a line […]

Gal Gadot apparently has superpowers in real life, after all. The Wonder Woman actress, who recently issued an ultimatum to Warner Brothers over the Brett Ratner sexual harassment scandal, made GQ’s Men of the Year 2017 issue. Gal Gadot nabbing of GQ‘s honor was a no-brainer idea, according to the magazine. The former Israeli Army […]

If crowd size is an indicator of public support and acceptance, Ivanka Trump may have been snubbed, according to a new report that suggests the first daughter is not walking the talk as the de facto voice of women’s rights. Ivanka Trump traveled to Tokyo on Friday as part of her White House role as […]

Emily Ratajkowski has been a long-standing supporter of women’s rights. Despite the fact that she rose to fame from Robin Thicke’s controversial music video, Blurred Lines, she always fights for female visibility and expression. Her Instagram is famous for showing off her body in barely-there bikinis and red carpet outfits that reveal her best assets. […]

Judge Judy has gone on record about whether she considers herself part of the feminist movement. When asked if she is a feminist, the feisty former New York City family court judge, who first gained national prominence on 60 minutes, responded, “I don’t think so.” She “revealed she has a unique perspective that does not […]

After The Handmaid’s Tale debuted, star Elisabeth Moss was asked by a fan to compare the plot of that drama to her real-life experiences with Scientology. The question drew a response that was filled with both subtext and defensive remarks. Now, as the subject again comes up, this time in a public interview, Moss more […]

Sharon Osbourne has clarified her recent statements about Kim Kardashian and feminism, specifically the part where she called the KUWTK star a “ho” for taking naked selfies, People reports. Last week, Osbourne told the Telegraph in an interview that Ms. Kardashian shouldn’t presume to call herself a feminist for always showing off her body, saying […]

Johnny Depp has been navigating his way through a troublesome time. From financial woes to former relationship drama with now-ex-wife Amber Heard, Depp is likely ready to get back to being in headlines for his acting abilities and longevity in the world of entertainment. It seems that the time has not yet arrived for backlash […]

Mariah Carey really can’t seem to catch a break. Ever since her disastrous performance on ABC’s New Year’s Eve special, she has been the laughing stock of the world. People excitingly wait to see her next bad photo or poor performance. Some say the criticism Mariah is enduring is very misogynistic. Last week, she was […]

Amy Schumer recently made remarks about gender equality and receiving equal pay that made it seem as though she had been comparing herself to Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. Now, as fans fire back via social media, Amy is rewording her remarks to clarify her intended thoughts. She also stripped down, using a plush hot […]

A particularly hot stretch of weather in England led to women coming up with the country’s newest fashion trend, just in time to make a “statement” at the 2017 Glastonbury Festival: glitter boobs. Writers for The Sun describe that the bold, feminine-themed look has taken off with ladies of all ages, who are now applying […]

Emily Ratajkowski is not afraid to express herself sexually. She often takes to Instagram to post topless and nude photos. She still suffices Instagram’s strict non-nude policy by giving the important bits covered up. Emily Ratajkowski, an opinionated feminist, recently said that she’s proud of her sexuality. She doesn’t intend to change anytime soon. She’s […]

As the push for greater gender diversity in films gains more headway, some franchises are still holding onto the more traditional themes of earlier eras. Among those holdouts is the Fast & Furious franchise, but if Michelle Rodriguez gets her way, that’s all about to change. If it doesn’t change, Rodriguez has pledged to walk […]

Jada Pinkett Smith has a new project in the works, and it’s one that includes more familiar names. As Pinkett Smith teams up with friends to make Girls Trip, the actress reveals that the film is as much about female empowerment as it is a film of fun and friendship. Jada also opens up about […]

Shameless has launched actress Emmy Rossum into the outer reaches of stardom, far enough that she rarely has to attend run of the mill auditions. Having a body of work behind her has helped Rossum earn work based solely on her reputation, except in the case of one Hollywood director, who was interested in a […]

For Kate Beckinsale, social media is a way of keeping a connection to her fans, sharing everything from her quirky sense of humor to teases about upcoming films. It’s also a way for the Underworld franchise star to share her thoughts on issues such as gender equality and to help her commemorate important events at […]

Mainstream news personality Piers Morgan’s recent rant against Amber Rose and the model’s “in-your-face” feminism narrative is just one of a handful of confrontations the English journalist has engaged in with women of the entertainment industry. The 52-year-old former Piers Morgan Live host and current editor-at-large for the U.S.-based offshoot of the Daily Mail, the […]

A Twitter row between media personalities Piers Morgan and Amber Rose on Sunday regarding Rose’s recent sharing of a controversial, nude photo on social media, culminated with Morgan doing the same. Writers for Complex explain that the oft-outspoken English news presenter, 52, took on the 33-year-old Rose’s form of feminism through sexual expression, in a […]

The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik may have encouraged girls not to fear sexuality and be ashamed of their bodies but she called out women, especially, models who like to take their clothes off in front of the camera. In a new video post she shared on YouTube, Bialik made it known that she […]

Rachel Weisz plays the subject of Roger Michell’s My Cousin Rachel, an adaptation of the Daphne Du Maurier novel, yet the plot of the film is less about Rachel and more about those who interact with her within the story. As Ms. Weisz details in a recent interview, the period piece deals with a mystery […]

Courtney Love Cobain, a former member of the band Hole and the wife of late Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain, got into quite the Twitter tussle with Palestinian activist Linda Sarsour on Wednesday after the Women’s March organizer raised over $100,000 in support of a Somali woman who claims to be a hate crime victim, reports […]

The Nyansapo Festival has stirred anger and outrage across France’s divided political spectrum after both Left and Right-leaning groups discovered it intended to keep 80 percent of its festival space exclusive to black women, according to NBC News. Another section would be set up for black men, while a final section would be open to […]

As Wonder Woman gets closer to a worldwide theatrical debut, Warner Bros. is releasing more teasers and taking a greater interest in marketing the Gal Gadot-led film. Yet, there is still harsh criticism aimed at the studio for their apparent lackluster approach to marketing the newest edition to the DC Entertainment family. Even as the […]

When Cara Delevingne first began chasing her dreams of acting, forsaking a lucrative modeling career in the process, she cited Charlize Theron as her inspiration. At the time, Delevingne said she admired the way Theron had used her modeling career to launch an acting career and it wasn’t long before Cara followed suit. Now, with […]

Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Emily Ratajkowski has a unique perspective on feminism and body shaming. The model and actress (her growing list of film credits includes Gone Girl and We Are Your Friends) is outspoken as a feminist celebrity, but Emily’s views aren’t in line with traditional feminists and that’s something that has alienated her […]

Kirsten Dunst and Sofia Coppola met years ago, while working on 1999’s The Virgin Suicides, and the two women forged an instant friendship. In a new interview that brought Sofia and Kirsten together, Ms. Coppola recalled that Dunst brought her mother to the audition with her, but, before long, The Virgin Suicides director had set […]

Award-winning documentary filmmaker and actress Cassie Jaye delves into the contrasting and controversial world of The Men’s Rights Movement in her latest documentary, The Red Pill. The Red Pill is an account of Jaye’s odyssey, traversing an alternate viewpoint on gender privilege, power, and equality where she began to question her own beliefs as a […]