Sexual bullying among girls: We need to take it seriously
In an online petition launched by Chanel Contos in February, thousands of women have now disclosed instances of sexual harrassment and assault when at school parties. The petition's author was calling for sexual consent to be taught better, and earl.....»»
TikTok Under US Government Investigation Over Child Sexual Abuse Material
TikTok is under investigation by US government agencies over its handling of child sexual abuse material, as the burgeoning short-form video app struggles to moderate a flood of new content. From a report: Dealing with sexual predators has been an en.....»»
From Mean Girls to The Dropout: Amanda Seyfried’s chaotic career
Amanda Seyfried has had a fruitful career full of ups and downs, leading to her career-best performance in Hulu's The Dropout......»»
Should we stop having casual sex?
In her new book Rethinking Sex: A Provocation, author and Washington Post columnist Christine Emba argues that consent is not enough — that love should be the standard in which we have sex. She decries casual sex and the broader sexual liberati.....»»
Study examines impact of DNA evidence in sexual assault prosecutions
When DNA evidence is available that matches the suspects in sexual assault cases, prosecutors are more likely to litigate and the odds of conviction are more than nine times greater than cases without biological evidence, a new study found......»»
The best Final Girls in horror movies
The 8 most memorable female Final Girl characters from classic and contemporary horror productions......»»
Discovery provides insight into neglected tropical disease schistosomiasis
A team led by UTSW researchers has identified a molecule produced by male parasitic worms called schistosomes that prompts sexual maturity in females of these species. The findings, reported in Cell, help answer a century-old mystery and could lead t.....»»
DeepMind accused of mishandling sexual misconduct allegations
Former employee raises concerns about grievance procedure after assault, harassment. Enlarge / A Deepmind Health webpage sits displayed on the screen of an Apple Inc. iPhone in this arranged photograph in London, U.K. on Monday, Nov......»»
Community-based interventions to prevent violence against women and girls are cost-effective
Community-based interventions to prevent violence against women and girls are cost-effective, could improve population health. Investing in established community-based programs, such as community workshops, to prevent violence against women and girls.....»»
Elisabeth Moss chases a killer in new Shining Girls trailer
After surviving a serial killer's assault, Elisabeth Moss' Kirby Mazrachi finds her reality constantly shifting in the first trailer for Shining Girls......»»
Activision Blizzard slapped with another sexual harassment lawsuit
The Bloom Firm filed a complaint with the Superior Court in Los Angeles on behalf of an anonymous client against Activision Blizzard, Blizzard Entertainment, three former and two current Blizzard employees, and 25 other unnamed individuals. Charges i.....»»
Crown the least skippable TV intro with our March Madness bracket
The TV title sequence is, of course, an art form as old as TV itself. Whether you're mainlining The Golden Girls or hitting play on a just-dropped instalment of Ted Lasso, the intro sets the mood: a catchy theme song, smiling cast members, gorgeous s.....»»
"Derry Girls" Season 3 trailer sees everyone growing up and freaking out
Hit play on some big-time Cranberries and Tori Amos, friends. Finally, at long last, after years of twiddling our thumbs, the first look at Season 3 of Derry Girls has landed.On St. Patrick's Day, of course, Channel 4 dropped the trailer for the thir.....»»
Queerdle is the LGBTQ+ Wordle alternative
Queerdle is the Wordle alternative that focuses on LGBTQ+ history, slang and sexual references......»»
Eight more women add statements to PlayStation sexism lawsuit
More former Sony employees have come forward to allege instances of bullying, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment......»»
17 inspirational quotes from women making history right now
If you're in need of inspiration on how to make a difference, there are plenty of women role models to turn to. No matter what you're interested in, whether that's gun control, girls' education, or racial justice, it's important to acknowledge and ce.....»»
Inspiring "Ms. Marvel" trailer reveals release date and high school angst
"It's not really the brown girls from Jersey City who save the world," Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) says in the trailer for Ms. Marvel — and she's dead wrong.Kamala might be obsessed with gaming, fan fiction, and Captain Marvel, but haven't we le.....»»
A misfit teen’s dream of being a superhero comes true in Ms. Marvel trailer
"It's not really the brown girls from New Jersey who save the world." Or is it? Iman Vellani stars as Kamala Khan in the upcoming new MCU miniseries, Ms. Marvel. Marvel Studios has released the official trailer for its latest MCU spinoff.....»»
#HaveAWord campaign speaks directly to men and boys about violence against women
A lewd comment here. A catcall there. Violence against women and girls often begins with words.A new campaign from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, aims to speak directly to men and boys about how they can intervene and act as male allies to tackle v.....»»
Telling LGBTQA+ they can be helped, fixed or saved can cause significant harm
Religious LGBTQA+ conversion practices cause significant mental health harm and the health sector needs to recognize, support and respect survivors in ways that are affirming of sexual and gender diversity, say the authors of a Perspective published.....»»
Activision Blizzard Sued By Family Of Employee Who Died By Suicide
Activision Blizzard has been hit with a wrongful death lawsuit following an employee's suicide back in 2017, including claims that sexual harassment within the company's culture played a "significant" part.The family of an Activision Blizzard employe.....»»