Woman Warrior

Mitchelene Big Man turns to traditional dance to heal the pains of life and war

Topics:
Indian Country
Culture
U.S.

Can parents accused of neglect redeem one another?

Parent peer advocacy gains institutional footing in New York City's child welfare system

Topics:
Foster Care
U.S.
Poverty

Texas abortion clinics: How far is too far to drive?

Federal appeals court will hear arguments on state's abortion law, which could limit women's options across the state

Topics:
Texas
Abortion
Health

Bolivia struggles with gender-based violence

The death of María Isabel Pillco illustrates how far the country has to go in changing a culture of domestic abuse

Topics:
Domestic Violence
Bolivia
Law & Justice

Selling gender: Exploiting stereotypes for profit

Experts warn lack of media literacy leaves youth vulnerable to gendered toy marketing that stunts emotional growth

Topics:
Public Health
Economy
Women's Rights

Monica Lewinsky’s return and the sexism 2.0 of political scandals

Experts say the former Clinton intern is being slut-shamed all over again after writing a Vanity Fair article

Topics:
Culture
Politics
Gender

Spousal abuse: The ‘silent illness’ driving women into homelessness

Doctors called on to better observe guidelines on screening women for violence, a leading cause of homelessness

Topics:
Homelessness
Gender
Domestic Violence

Rape in India: Reading between the lines

Sometimes photographs – even ones that go viral – aren’t worth a thousand words. Here’s what they won’t tell you

Topics:
International
India
Gender

Politics of gender and religion surface in Women’s World Cup

As knockout round begins at 2015 tournament in Canada, controversy swirls around hot-button identity issues

Topics:
Sports
Soccer
U.S.

Does slut-shaming start with school dress codes?

Enforcement of dress code policies play out against broader debate of sexualization of young women in American culture

Topics:
Public Schools
U.S.
Women's Rights

Foreign influence shapes Ireland’s abortion debate

As pressure mounts to repeal a ban on abortion, the role of international donors and organizers is coming under scrutiny

Topics:
Ireland
Abortion
Culture

Hygiene and heartache: Homeless women’s daily struggle to keep clean

For many homeless women, administering self-care on the streets is a time-consuming and risky endeavor

Topics:
Homelessness
Gender
Health

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