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Western women in the 1930s confront rising misogyny and patriarchy amid economic depression, with some embracing traditional roles as a source of stability.
Two hundred and sixty kilometers of treacherous mountain roads connect isolated Honduran villages to essential goods and services.
Love and relationships in Putin's Russia reveal a stark contrast between traditional patriarchal values and the growing acceptance of polyamory and kink.
FEMEN Quebec employs provocative tactics, including topless protests, to advocate for women's abortion rights and challenge patriarchy in Canada.
The rise of extreme right parties in France, Italy, and Belgium has led to increased xenophobia and authoritarianism, challenging previously settled social issues.
Women in Nepal's remote mountain villages navigate patriarchal customs while gaining independence through training as trekking guides, transforming their futures.
Viking customs transition to Christianity, while Yemen's warlike wedding dances and Namibia's Himba people's patriarchal society illustrate the diversity of global rituals.
Women like Sarah and Oshrat fight for divorce rights in Israel against patriarchal traditions.
Maasai women, traditionally bound by patriarchal norms, embark on a self-supported expedition to summit Mount Kenya, challenging cultural limitations and personal boundaries.
A fatwa has been issued against Seyran Ateş, a feminist lawyer and one of the first female imams in Europe, due to her calls for a sexual revolution in Islam.
Iceland’s 1975 women’s strike and evidence of ancient matriarchal societies challenge the conventional narrative of gender equality throughout human history.
Schoolgirls create a song to raise awareness about female genital mutilation, calling for education and action to end this practice.
Societal stigma surrounding childless women, rooted in patriarchal norms, fosters shame and silence, yet many find empowerment in shared experiences and community.
An average of at least 85 rapes and gang rapes are reported every day in India, revealing the pervasive issue of sexual violence faced by women.
100% of girls in Egypt, regardless of class, undergo female circumcision, a practice Nawal El Saadawi argues is rooted in political ideology and religious exploitation.
The 4B movement in South Korea rejects patriarchy with no sex, dating, or marriage.
North Korea's succession is a family affair, with Kim Yo Jong facing significant challenges.
Women make up less than 5 percent of producers and engineers in the music industry, leading to significant challenges for female music producers.
