6 Pieces Of Dating Advice For Women That Simply Need To Get In The Bin

Ever come home from a date and spent the next week scrupulously analysing every single thing you did, every word you spoke and every non-discreet hair flick that occurred during dinner that might have put them off?


The world of dating is plagued with ‘rules’ that not only make women feel...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/6-pieces-of-dating-advice-for-women-that-simply-need-to-get-in-the-bin/

Donald Trump Gets Roasted For Tweets Celebrating International Women's Day

President Donald Trump must have realised he risked a fierce reaction when he tweeted a message of support for International Women’s Day on Wednesday. And that’s exactly what he got.


With a track record of sexism and misogyny, Trump’s claim to have “tremendous respect” for women went down...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/donald-trump-gets-roasted-for-tweets-celebrating-international-womens-day/

We're Not Groupies! - It's Time To Take Women In Music Seriously

The Safe Gigs for Women team emerged from December, very tired, disheveled but feeling positive after four weeks working around the country, speaking to gig goers at dates with The Levellers, Sean McGowan and Frank Turner, giving us amazing access to be able to talk directly to gig goers,...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/were-not-groupies-its-time-to-take-women-in-music-seriously/

PETA Says Polar Bear Died Of 'Heartbreak' After Separated From 'Same-Sex Partner'

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is claiming that a polar bear has died of “heartbreak” after being separated from a close companion of over twenty years that the organization is calling a “same-sex partner.” 


According to Yahoo News, SeaWorld split apart long-time...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/peta-says-polar-bear-died-of-heartbreak-after-separated-from-same-sex-partner/

We Cannot Achieve Gender, Racial And Economic Equality Just Through Self-Empowerment

Not too long ago, I gave a keynote address at a large international organisation. As I approached the podium to upload my presentation, USB stick in hand, I was accosted by one of the organisers who said something along the lines of “sorry, we need to get started can you move out of...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/we-cannot-achieve-gender-racial-and-economic-equality-just-through-self-empowerment/

Destiny's Child Gives The Fans What They Want With Cute Reunion Photo

The first three photos show Bey, dressed in an oversized blush-pink dress with flowing sleeves and a pair of tight over-the-knee boots. She accessorized with drop earrings and oversized sunglasses. She’s definitely nailing this whole maternity style thing. 


Bey was, of course, there with...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/destinys-child-gives-the-fans-what-they-want-with-cute-reunion-photo/

Comedian Jo Brand Talks Sexism, The Downside To Fame And Locking Horns With Bullies

Jo Brand is funny, frank and the kind of feminist you’d want to be friends with. 


The stand-up comedian, author and actress is well-known for her pro-women stance, which has led to her being labelled “man-hating” and heckled by low-lives on multiple occasions throughout her career. 


But...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/comedian-jo-brand-talks-sexism-the-downside-to-fame-and-locking-horns-with-bullies/

Parents Are Loving This Mom's Viral Diaper Bag Hack

A California mom is going viral for the creative diaper bag hack she shared on Facebook.


On April 10, Elizabeth Rasco posted photos of a Huggies baby wipes box on the Facebook page for her face and mural painting business, The Painted Dragon.  


In the caption, she wrote, “So I have to...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/parents-are-loving-this-moms-viral-diaper-bag-hack/

23 Gifts And Cards For Moms Who Are Magical

But seriously, the best moms have an almost supernatural ability to say the right thing at the right moment, and provide comfort with their mere presence. So it’s only right that we celebrate Mother’s Day with a little pixie dust, some witchcraft and wizardry, and at least one freaking...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/23-gifts-and-cards-for-moms-who-are-magical/

Laura Dern On Her 'Big Little Lies' Confrontation With Reese Witherspoon And Nicole Kidman

One of the best scenes ― as in, rewind-immediately-and-watch-it-again-it’s-so-good ― in “Big Little Lies” is Episode 4’s board-room confrontation. Three of our finest actresses stake out territory across a table: Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon on one side, and Laura Dern on the...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/laura-dern-on-her-big-little-lies-confrontation-with-reese-witherspoon-and-nicole-kidman/

21 Beautiful Reasons Women Joined 'A Day Without A Woman'

NEW YORK ― Women across the country joined the “Day Without A Woman” on Wednesday, a global strike from paid and unpaid labor that took place in more than 50 countries around the world. In the United States, women came together during International Women’s Day from coast to coast to take...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/21-beautiful-reasons-women-joined-a-day-without-a-woman/

Cannes 2016: The "Feminist" Government of Sweden Promotes Gender Equality in Film

“We have a feminist government,” said the Swedish Minister of Culture cheerfully, as we spoke on the Plage Royale at Cannes.
Swedish Minister of Culture and Democracy, Alice Bah Kuhnke
“A feminist government?” I said.
Living in France, I was accustomed to hearing the...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/cannes-2016-the-feminist-government-of-sweden-promotes-gender-equality-in-film/

A Tale Of Three Budgets On International Women's Day

Phillip Hammond’s first and last spring budget was, to members of the Women’s Budget Group who had gathered to watch, a tale of three budgets.
The ‘let’s make a start in tackling the crisis in social care’ Budget
The most significant announcement –...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/a-tale-of-three-budgets-on-international-womens-day/

Adidas Sent Congratulatory Email To People Who 'Survived' Boston Marathon

Adidas has apologized for a tone-deaf email subject line related to the Boston Marathon. 


On Tuesday, one day after the Boston Marathon, the brand sent out an email about the big race. The email, which was sent to The Huffington Post, advertised new products and also asked runners to...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/adidas-sent-congratulatory-email-to-people-who-survived-boston-marathon/

Samira Wiley And Lauren Morelli Are Living Their Best Lives On Their Honeymoon

Following the ceremony, they kicked off married life with a magical trip to Disneyland, and more recently, the couple brought their love to Italy, where it appears they’ve been having the honeymoon of our dreams. On top of that, Wiley celebrated her 30th birthday on the trip. (We can’t think...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/samira-wiley-and-lauren-morelli-are-living-their-best-lives-on-their-honeymoon/

Mindy Kaling Says Yes To Dinner Date With Sen. Cory Booker After 'Dissing Newark'

This is what romance looks like in the 21st century ― and we’re all for it. 


It all began with a diss on Hulu’s “The Mindy Project” and ended with Mindy Kaling agreeing to go on a date with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker. 


On Tuesday’s episode, Kaling’s character Dr. Mindy Lahiri joked...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/mindy-kaling-says-yes-to-dinner-date-with-sen-cory-booker-after-dissing-newark/

Watch 'Day Without A Woman' Organizers Celebrate Their Release From Jail

NEW YORK ― Leaders of the “Day Without A Woman” strike arrested outside Trump International Hotel on Wednesday were released by police, one by one, later in the evening.


Organizers Tamika Mallory, Carmen Perez and Linda Sarsour, co-chairs of January’s Women’s March on Washington, emerged...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/watch-day-without-a-woman-organizers-celebrate-their-release-from-jail/

8 Things Everyone Needs To Know About Vaginas

Lots of us have got one, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we know the first thing about vaginas.


For example, what we can make from them (children not included), how they should look or what we should be putting inside them.


So here are seven things everyone needs to know about their...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/8-things-everyone-needs-to-know-about-vaginas/

How to Get the Most Out of the Film Market: A Chat with the AFM's Jonathan Wolf

It’s undeniable that an independent cinema industry cannot exist without the right film markets. While some filmmakers can get lost and won’t do their films any great service by going around on the carousel of endless festivals that are available year-round — films...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-the-film-market-a-chat-with-the-afms-jonathan-wolf/

Gender Discrimination In UK Legal Sector: A Thing Of The Past?

The success of the modern law firm lies in its ability to adapt and meet the needs of its workforce. Law firms need to remain flexible to meet these challenges and recognise the skills and talents of their female lawyers. Historically, female lawyers have not been given the same career...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/gender-discrimination-in-uk-legal-sector-a-thing-of-the-past/

Trump Avoids Tax March Protesters By Taking Scenic Route To Mar-a-Lago

After his morning of golfing, President Donald Trump’s motorcade took the long way home Saturday to avoid hundreds of protesters demanding the release of his tax returns.


NBC News reported that the demonstrators, part of a nationwide protest highlighting Trump’s lack of transparency,...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/trump-avoids-tax-march-protesters-by-taking-scenic-route-to-mar-a-lago/

Elizabeth Warren Won't Say Whether Mitch McConnell Silencing Her Was Sexist

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) would not say outright whether sexism played a role in Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) silencing her on the Senate floor in February, but noted that she was treated differently from her male colleagues.


During the confirmation process of...

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Lady Gaga: Gay Men 'Helped Me Become A Woman'

Lady Gaga delivered a poignant and passionate monologue during her “RuPaul’s Drag Race” appearance this week about her relationship with the LGBTQ community and the significant role gay men have played in her life.


The moment happened during the first “Untucked” of this ninth season of...

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This Women's Day, I Celebrate My Mother -- The High Chief

There is always a degree of hesitation that I apply when writing about members of my family, perhaps it comes so naturally to ensure that objectivity is observed in my writing, but today however, International Womens Day, it is only fitting that I honour this woman, whose work, life and...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/this-womens-day-i-celebrate-my-mother-the-high-chief/

When Will We Let Sienna Miller Graduate From Playing Wives Stuck At Home?

There’s a persistent, pernicious movie trope that can be summed up thusly: While the man goes off to war, the wife is left ashore. An actual battlefield isn’t required, though Nicole Kidman sure had her work cut out for her while Jude Law trudged through Confederate combat in “Cold...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/when-will-we-let-sienna-miller-graduate-from-playing-wives-stuck-at-home/

Why Can't We Call A Woman A Woman?

There is a problem with the word ‘woman’. I am in my late thirties and, although I am racking my brains, I can’t actually recall being referred to as a woman. Ten years ago I would be called a girl, and now it is usually lady. Just today, a woman said to their child who...

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Debra Messing Defends Legacy Of ‘Will & Grace’ Ahead Of Revival

Much like the love-hate relationship that stands between Karen Walker and a half-empty martini glass, “Will & Grace” and the LGBTQ community haven’t exactly seen eye to eye over the years. There’s no denying that the beloved NBC sitcom blazed trails, becoming one of the first series to...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/debra-messing-defends-legacy-of-will-grace-ahead-of-revival/

Girl With Cancer Receives American Girl Doll With Prosthetic Leg Like Hers

After losing her leg to cancer, a 10-year-old girl found companionship in a special doll with the same condition.


In November 2016, Dylan Probe was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer called Ewing’s sarcoma. The fourth-grader had to undergo chemotherapy and on March 17, had her right leg...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/girl-with-cancer-receives-american-girl-doll-with-prosthetic-leg-like-hers/

Official 'Justice League' Trailer Shows Off Wonder Woman, Her Sidekicks

When the planet is under attack, there’s only one group of melancholy heroes to count on ― Wonder Woman and her friends.


The new “Justice League” trailer dropped Saturday, showing audiences what’s to come in D.C.’s cinematic universe. We’ll watch Wonder Woman unite her powers with...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/official-justice-league-trailer-shows-off-wonder-woman-her-sidekicks/

My Path To Understanding — And Owning — My Feminism

I grew up in what most people now refer to as a “blended family;” I have an older brother and an older stepbrother who are the same age, an older stepsister, and a stepsister who happens to be my same age. We’re basically the Brady Bunch… but modernized… a Modern Family, if you...

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The Judgement Of The Working Mum

“If you should work as a mother, then it should be in school hours!”.
As it’s International Women’s Day I felt I needed to share this comment I recently received. Only because I know I’m not the only woman who has been subjected to this kind of mum guilt bull...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/the-judgement-of-the-working-mum/

Shannon Purser Opens Up About Coming To Understand Her Sexuality

Shannon Purser, the actress behind beloved character Barb from “Stranger Things,” used Twitter on Tuesday to get candid about her sexuality and her personal journey to authenticity. 


She explained to her followers that, for her, becoming comfortable with her sexuality was “a process,” and...

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Sorry, But You Can't 'Just Be Friends With An Ex.' Here's Why.

It’s a standard line delivered after a breakup: “Can we still be friends?” 


Sometimes the question is just a courtesy, a toss-away line thrown out to lessen the blow of the breakup. Other times though, we really mean it; we want to keep the non-romantic side of the relationship alive...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/sorry-but-you-cant-just-be-friends-with-an-ex-heres-why/

This Missy Elliott Lyric From 2002 Shakes The Internet

It’s been 15 years since Missy Elliott dropped “Work It,” her hit song that had teens across the country speaking gibberish in an attempt to imitate her catchy-as-hell hook.


But, for reasons only the internet gods understand, people are just now realizing what Missy was actually saying in...

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The Time Muslim Countries Had Female Presidents And The US Did Not

Women are honored every year on March 8th, in commemoration of International Women’s Day. The celebration was propelled by the struggles and successes of women throughout history and how they have broken glass ceilings, records, and revolutionized the business and sports world. The...

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Femvertising Makes Me Want To Puke

On International Women’s Day, I have been thinking about the role that advertising plays on our portrayal of women in the UK.
For example how many times recently have you been told:
– You are beautiful just the way you are!– You can do it!– You could be an astronaut...

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10 Ways Siblings Make You A Happier, Healthier And Better Person

Life with a sibling can be pretty darn great. Seriously.


Sure, there are times when you bicker or instances when it seems like your parents favor one of you over the other (blame your mom and dad for that one). But overall, brothers and sisters can come with some major wellness perks ―...

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New Canadian Law Bans Mandatory High Heels At Work

Great news for people who need another reason to move to Canada. The province of British Columbia just passed a law banning mandatory high heels in the workplace.


British Columbia’s government announced Friday that it has deemed requirement of high heels unsafe based on the risk of...

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Being An Indigenous Woman In Canada Is To Feel Hunted | Terese Marie Mailhot

Editorial contains graphic details.Previously published at Indian Country Today
Joey English’s body was hidden for a day under Joshua Jordan Weise’s bed before he dismembered her and threw the body parts in several locations. The man was released on bail twice after...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/being-an-indigenous-woman-in-canada-is-to-feel-hunted-terese-marie-mailhot/

Debbie Reynolds And Carrie Fisher Remembered At Public Memorial Service

In a beautiful public memorial service on Saturday, over 1,200 family members, friends and fans of Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher paid tribute to the iconic mother-daughter duo nearly three months after their deaths. 


Hosted by Reynolds’ son and Fisher’s brother, Todd Fisher, the event...

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These 8 Poems Are A Reminder That Black Women Are The S**t

There are no hardships, glories and frustrations like those that stem from the experience of black womanhood. 


With the pervasive nature of misogynoir ― seen everywhere from reality TV to the lack of media coverage around missing black girls in Washington, D.C. ― it can be difficult to...

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International Women's Day - Be Bold For Change And Save Motherhood!

March 8th is International Women’s Day and this year they are asking you to #beboldforchange! For me this means a Save Motherhood Movement.
In the year 2017, when we are supposedly the most advanced in our societal evolution and equality reforms, why do we need a Save Motherhood...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/international-womens-day-be-bold-for-change-and-save-motherhood/

Advertisers Boycotting Bill O'Reilly Ignored Years Of Offensive Comments

Advertisers are fleeing “The O’Reilly Factor” following revelations that several women received a collective $13 million in settlements after accusing host Bill O’Reilly of sexual harassment.


But O’Reilly, who has worked at Fox News since the network launched in 1996, was a source of...

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Chrissy Teigen Casually Pays Off Woman's Beauty School Tuition

Model Chrissy Teigen just made a North Carolina woman’s dreams come true by paying off her tuition to beauty school.


Mercedes Edney of Charlotte had started an online fundraiser last month to raise $5,995 for esthetician school. She had raised about $300 by Friday, when Teigen stepped in...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/chrissy-teigen-casually-pays-off-womans-beauty-school-tuition/

That Time Audra McDonald Tried To 'Give Birth And Parent At The Same Time'

Audra McDonald’s funny birth story is proof that parenting duties never truly stop.


The Broadway icon and “Beauty and the Beast” actress shared with People what it was like giving birth for the second time. In October, her daughter Zoe Madeline Donovan, who turned 16 on Valentine’s Day,...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/that-time-audra-mcdonald-tried-to-give-birth-and-parent-at-the-same-time/

Five Sage Career Tips From High-Flying Women for Women

In today’s world, women are a vital part of the workforce and many have prominent roles in most industries. There are many fields and areas that are growing in terms of representation by women, including civil engineering, law enforcement, law, and medicine.


This month marks the 30th...

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Andrea Dew Steele: It's Not Too Soon, Hillary. You’re Just In Time.

Last week, I read an op-ed by Timothy Stanley on CNN.com suggesting that it’s too soon for Hillary Clinton to be back out in public. He said Democra…
Read more: u.s. News , Hillary Clinton, u.s. Presidential Elections, Democratic Politics, Women in Politics, Women Candidates, Politics...

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I'm Standing For Liverpool's Men And Women Ready For Change And Equality

Yesterday, International Women’s Day, I stood on the steps of St George’s Hall in Liverpool clutching a ‘big cheque’ made out for £23.7billion to the ‘North West Economy’. It represented the amount that could be added to the region’s economy if...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/im-standing-for-liverpools-men-and-women-ready-for-change-and-equality/

Justin Trudeau: Promoting Women Is The 'Smartest Possible Thing To Do'

NEW YORK ― Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau does not shy away from talking about being a feminist. 


Trudeau has previously said he’ll keep publicly stating that he’s a feminist until he no longer gets a reaction. And when asked why he felt it was important to have a gender-balanced...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/justin-trudeau-promoting-women-is-the-smartest-possible-thing-to-do/

Here's How To Talk To Kids About What It Means To Be An LGBTQ Ally

Talking to children about LGBTQ themes can be difficult ― but one of our favorite web series is back and here to make your job as a parent, guardian or advisor easier.


“Queer Kid Stuff” is a powerful and necessary resource that breaks down queer themes and ideas in ways that are both...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/heres-how-to-talk-to-kids-about-what-it-means-to-be-an-lgbtq-ally/

Solange: 'I Am A Proud Black Feminist And Womanist'

Solange Knowles is all about intersectional feminism.


The singer-songwriter recently sat down with BUST for the magazine’s April/May issue and discussed music and the importance of inclusivity in feminism. The 30-year-old’s comments were as insightful and powerful as her hit album “A Seat...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/solange-i-am-a-proud-black-feminist-and-womanist/

Is Women's History Still Relevant?

Is women’s history and Women’s History Month still relevant today? Is the need for sisterhood activism over as some say? We look back at the first group to advocate for women’s right to vote nationally and see that it was ultimately successful. The Seneca Falls Woman’s Rights Convention was...

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Unravelling My Thoughts | The Huffington Post

Admitting that I needed help to organise that box of emotions I’d pushed to the back of my mind for so long was a huge milestone for me. Going from an abusive relationship, to escaping and feeling strong and empowered, to finally coming to terms with the fact that I can’t deal...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/unravelling-my-thoughts-the-huffington-post/

The Women On Power Say The Women Got The Power. Someone Should Probably Tell Ghost.

Don’t be fooled by all the testosterone that flows through Starz’s raw-edged drama Power.

“The women are in control,” says Naturi Naughton (above), one of the two central female stars of Power, which airs at 9 p.m. ET Sundays. “And they know they’re in...

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What Men Need To Know About Women Who Travel Solo

As I ordered my breakfast in a far-flung beach town in Southern Africa a few weeks ago, I got talking to a guy around my age.
“Are you travelling alone?” he asked.
When I replied cheerily that I was, he muttered into his hands:
“Oh. That’s brave.”
He then...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/what-men-need-to-know-about-women-who-travel-solo/

School Celebrates Crossing Guard Who's Served Same Corner For 50 Years

On March 29, 1967, Janet Haines began her duties as a crossing guard in Falls Church, Virginia. Fifty years later, she’s still helping pedestrians on the same corner.


Haines, 91, told The Huffington Post she loves the “pleasant work environment” on her corner ― the intersection of Broad...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/school-celebrates-crossing-guard-whos-served-same-corner-for-50-years/

More Than 50 Organizations Unite To Launch Nationwide Social Change Campaign

More than 50 social justice organizations have united to form a new coalition to combat injustice and fight for equality on behalf of all marginalized groups.


The newly-formed group called “The Majority” includes organizations like the Black Lives Matter network, NAACP, Fight for $15,...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/more-than-50-organizations-unite-to-launch-nationwide-social-change-campaign/

16 Senators Back U.S. Women's Hockey Team's Fair Pay Boycott

March 27, 2017Dave OgreanExecutive DirectorUSA Hockey 1775 Bob Johnson Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Dear Mr. Ogrean,
As Senators committed to gender equity in all realms of American life, we write to express our serious concern with allegations raised by members of the U.S. Women’s...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/16-senators-back-u-s-womens-hockey-teams-fair-pay-boycott/

In Research Fields, Women Make Progress But There’s Still A Gap

Since the dawn of the scientific process, research fields have been dominated by men. Historically, women were barred from entering science, initially by restrictive regulations, then by cultural pressures that reinforced their exclusion. The popular Academy-Award-nominated film “Hidden...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/in-research-fields-women-make-progress-but-theres-still-a-gap/

Maternity Leave: 4 Women Talk About The Challenges They Face In Modern Britain

One of the key considerations of becoming a parent in modern Britain is deciding how to balance your work and home life, or more specifically what you are going to do about maternity leave.


Do you take an entire year off with your newborn and rely on a partner to be the breadwinner? Or do...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/maternity-leave-4-women-talk-about-the-challenges-they-face-in-modern-britain/

The Stunning Finale Of 'Big Little Lies' Is What Happens When Women Drive Art

The last 15 minutes of the finale of “Big Little Lies” contains very few words. We find out the answers to three long-unanswered questions through images: Who was murdered? Who killed that person? And who is the man who brutally assaulted Jane Chapman and fathered her son, Ziggy?


That...

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Mark Latham Sacked From Sky News For Calling Student 'Gay' For Supporting Women's Rights

A Sky News Australia host has been fired after he called a high school student “gay” for supporting women’s rights. 


Mark Latham, former leader of the Australian Labor Party, was sacked after an on-air discussion about an International Women’s Day video created by pupils at Sydney Boys...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/mark-latham-sacked-from-sky-news-for-calling-student-gay-for-supporting-womens-rights/

Penis Subway Seat In Mexico City Is Meant To Teach Men About Sexual Assault

A startling new seat design in the Mexico City subway system is intended to help cut down on the sexual harassment and assault committed daily against female passengers who are forced to deal with men getting way too close — intentionally — on crowded cars.


The gimmick? A seat that...

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Pregnant Syrian-American Woman Debuts Fire Rap Video 'Hijabi'

Mona Haydar is launching her music career in a big way.


On Monday, Haydar, a Syrian-American poet and artist, debuted “Hijabi,” her first rap music video ― which she filmed when she was eight months pregnant. The video’s style is reminiscent of Beyoncé’s visual album “Lemonade,” and...

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How Nelly Furtado Fell Back In Love With Music After Finding Inspiration In Unexpected Places

Nelly Furtado may have disembarked from pop stardom “to experience life” for a few years before making her new album “The Ride,” but the “Promiscuous” singer kept herself plenty busy. From moonlighting at a record store and training for a 10km...

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Alec Baldwin Asked Whether Tina Fey Was Single When He First Met Her

Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy didn’t end up together on “30 Rock” and neither did their real-life counterparts, Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. But that doesn’t mean the actor wasn’t interested.


As Vanity Fair’s April cover star, Baldwin recalls the first time met Fey while hosting “Saturday...

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My Love Note To Male Feminists

Note to male feminists: We don’t need you to be a “Champion for Women” during Women’s History Month. We need you to be a champion for humans every day. We need you to fight for equal rights for all women, men, and gender-nonconforming individuals. Why? Because it’s the right thing to...

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Women Share Tales Of Sexism With #NotAnAprilFool Hashtag

While we all did our best to not be caught out by April Fool’s gags on Saturday, the Women’s Equality Party (WEP) has used the day to highlight real facts about sexism which are anything but a joke.


Sophie Walker, leader of the WEP, explained: “This April Fool’s Day, WE are calling out...

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