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Six of Canada's 30 professional astronomers are women, reflecting significant changes in women's roles in science and other fields since the early 20th century.
Su Min, a 56-year-old woman from China, leaves her abusive husband for a solo road trip, becoming an internet sensation and an accidental feminist icon.
At fifty-eight, Millie changed her name and began living as a woman after years of hiding her true self while working as a painter in Austin, Texas.
6500 women applied for train driver positions with London Underground, but only 116 were hired in a recent recruitment campaign.
Alexandra shares her journey as a Deaf actress before and after starring in Sex Education.
In 1973, the U.S. Congress passed the Percy Amendment, requiring foreign aid programs to address the specific needs of women in developing countries.
Women facing the threat of physical assault are provided with self-defense techniques and safety strategies in this educational documentary directed by Vaughn Obern.
100 female fights attract more audiences in France, as women like Clemens compete in boxing and wrestling while balancing careers in acting.
At 13, Erchema prepares for womanhood in a matrilineal society where her grandmother, age 70, leads the family and decides inheritance.
Hoda Ali, a London nurse who underwent type III female genital mutilation in Somalia at age seven, shares her lifelong medical struggles and advocates against FGM.
Jang Yu Fen has tracked cheating husbands for two decades, using GPS devices and surveillance to gather evidence for her clients' divorce cases.
In Italy, where a woman is murdered every three days, the documentary highlights the alarming rise of femicide and the societal factors contributing to this epidemic.
102 professional matadors work in Spain, but only one is a woman, Conchi Rios, who faces sexism while pursuing her career in bullfighting.
Eighteen-year-old Sophia Flörsch pursues her dream of becoming a Formula 1 world champion while overcoming gender bias and recovering from a serious crash in Macau.
A partner or ex-partner commits violence against a woman in Germany every four minutes.
More than six million visitors attend Oktoberfest each year, where women increasingly take on roles traditionally held by men, such as tent managers and rickshaw drivers.
A 13-year-old girl competes against boys in wrestling, facing challenges in a sport where girls are often discouraged from participating.
Gisèle Pelicot's legal battle against her attackers in late 2024 highlights the societal implications of violence towards women and her influence on feminist activism.
290 euros is the monthly allowance for a family of five living in the overcrowded Moria refugee camp on Lesbos, where basic needs are often unmet.
Prohibition began in January 1920 and lasted for 13 years, during which women played a significant role in its establishment and subsequent public drinking.
In the 1920s, women began drinking together in illegal speakeasies, marking a shift in social norms during Prohibition.
Hafsat Abiola continues her parents M.
22 days after starting testosterone, Jonathan began to see physical changes, marking a significant step in his transition from Jenni.
In rural Peña Blanca, Guatemala, Rosa, a young Maya woman, overcomes familial expectations and personal tragedy to achieve her dream of graduating from high school.
In 1947, a production highlights the portrayal of women's achievements as a means to validate marriage as a career choice.
A 1943 recruitment film highlights the roles women took on in the armed services during World War II, while suggesting these positions were temporary and unnatural.
In 1957, Ann Pearson's film portrays the challenges and societal expectations faced by middle-class women in service jobs, culminating in marriage as their ultimate goal.
A 1943 recruitment film by the promotes women's roles in post-war aviation, emphasizing their support positions for male pilots.
In 1942, British film Women at War highlights women's active roles in the military effort as a natural extension of their peacetime jobs.
In 1958, the produced a film that critiques the underutilization of women's talents in repetitive and service-oriented jobs.
Over seven months, a private company invests $130,000 into preparing each contestant for Venezuela's prestigious beauty pageants.
In China, over 30 million men face significant challenges in finding romantic partners due to a gender imbalance exacerbated by the one-child policy.
Egg freezing allows women to store their eggs for up to 15 years, providing reproductive options amid societal pressures and personal aspirations.
Payal Sharma wants to be a professional wrestler, inspired by Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik.
Rachel Lloyd, a human trafficking survivor, empowers young women through her Girls Education and Mentoring Service (GEMS) to combat the sexual exploitation of children in the US.
In 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered pulsars while working on a radio telescope at Cambridge University, a breakthrough in astrophysics.
Shandra Woworuntu, an Indonesian woman, was trafficked into sexual slavery in New York City after arriving with hopes of a hotel career.
20-year-old Kameryn coaches young girls in figure skating in Detroit, aiming to empower them through sports and build their confidence.
Freddy McConnell shares his experience as a trans man navigating pregnancy and fatherhood, highlighting the term 'seahorse dads' and the importance of sensitive storytelling.
In a future shaped by monstrous beings, Dove, a gender-shifting warrior, uses ancestral medicine to protect their community and restore balance to the world.
In Yogyakarta, Indonesia, a unique Islamic school supports transgender Muslim women in reconciling their faith with their gender identity amidst societal challenges.
Approximately 160,000 intersex individuals live in Germany, including Christian, who reflects on the surgery he underwent as a child to align with a female identity.
In 1916, suffragist Inez Milholland campaigns passionately for women's voting rights until a doctor's unexpected revelation changes her course.
A mother and child navigate the complexities of gender identity, highlighting the challenges of parental support and acceptance in family dynamics.
In Iraq, Hana Khider leads an all-female team of Yazidi deminers from the Mines Advisory Group, working to clear landmines left by ISIS.
Iranian high school girls respond to Mahsa Amini's death by protesting against government oppression, symbolizing a growing movement for women's rights.
Mr. Erbil is a private social club in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, promoting modern social values.
130 meters above Istanbul, Nazli Yilmaz cleans high-rise facades as the only woman in Turkey to perform this hazardous job.
