The fight for women’s right to vote in elections is known as the ‘suffragette movement’. By the end of the 19th century, this had become a worldwide movement, and the words ‘feminism’ and ‘feminist ...

Emma Watson has championed gender equality throughout her career, most notably in 2015 when she made feminism the focal point of a speech she delivered the U.N. headquarters which went viral. “This ...

Crash Course: Political Theory is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung ...

Meghan Markle has said she is proud of the “beautiful” feminist example her husband Prince Harry is setting to their son, Archie. Meghan, 39, was speaking to lifetime feminist campaigner and ...

The history of feminism began where it is most likely to end: with a man. In 1837, French philosopher and ill-reputed utopian socialist Charles Fourier coined the term “feminist” to describe his ...

This article is authored by Mousumi Roy, columnist, politics, culture and economic history.

Life online for women is toxic and filled with hate and sexism. Some activists say it’s time to reimagine how the whole thing works. It’s April 13, 2025. Like most 17-year-olds, Maisie grabs her phone ...

About 10 years ago, I attended a leadership conference in the United Kingdom where scholars were using the term “wicked problem.” I was unfamiliar with the term, but I quickly learned that they were ...

For decades, many Americans have assumed that sexism is steadily fading. Yet recent research tells a different story. Long‑term data show that levels of sexism today resemble those recorded 50 years ...