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Women’s Equality Day: When Will We Be Equal Or Is Equality a Myth?

Every year on August 26th the United States celebrates Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment, which granted the right to vote. While this day marks a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality, it … Continue reading

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Empowering Women Over 30: Shattering Beauty Myths and Embracing Authentic Beauty Standards

Women over 30, have you ever felt the weight of societal beauty standards pressing down on you? You’re not alone. We live in a world where youth is often equated with beauty, leaving many women feeling invisible or inadequate as … Continue reading

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Empowering Women Over 40 to Embrace Their True Worth

Have you ever felt like a fraud, despite your accomplishments? Do you constantly doubt your abilities, fearing that others will discover you’re not as competent as they think? If so, you’re not alone. Imposter syndrome affects millions of people, and … Continue reading

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5 Elections To Watch In 2023 – What’s At Stake

“5 elections to watch in 2023 – what’s at stake as millions head to the ballot box around the globe.” by Blessing-Miles Tendi, University of Oxford; Ahmet T. Kuru, San Diego State University; Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University; Carl LeVan, American University, … Continue reading

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First Move: Does It Really Empower Women?

“Does it really empower women to expect them to make the first move?” by Riki Thompson, University of Washington Heterosexual dating conventions have long held that men make the first move: first to flirt, first to ask out on a date, … Continue reading

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Stop Telling Girls To Smile

“Stop telling girls to smile — it pressures them to accept the unjust status quo” by Natalie Coulter, York University, Canada Girls are constantly told to smile, from T-shirts sold in stores that say “everyone loves a happy girl” to the … Continue reading

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How I Turned Out To Be A Swag Or Slumped Specialist

Swag or slumped – it’s all about your mental attitude and motivation. Motivation comes in different forms. What motivates me does not necessarily motivate you. We are all motivated by different ‘agents’. Perhaps it was my early socialization but I … Continue reading

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Why Age Gives West African Women More Autonomy And Power

“Why age gives West African women more autonomy and power” by Marijke Verpoorten, University of Antwerp and Sahawal Alidou, University of Antwerp Several studies, covering about 58 countries across the world, found that as women get older they are more … Continue reading

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Holding People (And Yourself) Accountable In 3 Easy Ways

Holding people accountable might seem easy. It really is not all that easy. Even more challenging is to hold yourself in check. What Is Accountability? Being accountable is almost the same as being responsible. It is just a bit more … Continue reading

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Elections Matter: Go Vote As If Your Lives Depend On It!

Elections matter. Wherever in the world that you are. Whichever party you like. Voting matters. Four years ago, maybe on this very day, I wrote a post imploring women to go out and vote. Today, doing the same thing – … Continue reading

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