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A Child Called ‘Friend’: Swedish Preschool Eliminates ‘Him’ and ‘Her’

At the Egalia preschool in Sweden students aren’t referred to as a “him” or a “her.”

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Study: For Women, Skinnier Figures Can Equal Fatter Paychecks

Ladies, are you feeling bad about those extra five pounds? This might just make you feel worse. (Sorry!)

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China’s McDonald’s Will Give You a Discount, Just for Being Male

Tired of paying a cover charge and not getting a break?

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Is Normal Beer Too Manly For You? Carlsberg Develops ‘Gender Neutral’ Brand

Scandinavia is no stranger to gender equality in the boardroom. But now Danish brewer Carlsberg is putting the ale into female with its new gender neutral beer.

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No Men Allowed: Bus Company in Argentina Only Hires Women

In this day and age, women and men are considered equals in many parts of the world. But a small town in Argentina is proving that this isn’t always the case.

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Beyond Pink and Blue: Are Scout Handbooks Reinforcing Gender Stereotypes?

Shocker alert: The Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts are a bit archaic when it comes to gender stereotypes. 

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A Name of One’s Own: Why Japanese Women Are Suing for Their Surnames

Four women and one man are fighting a 19th century law that effectively prevents Japanese women from keeping their birth names post-marriage.

University of Connecticut Huskies' Lorin Dixon (30) raises her finger during the second half of their game against the Ohio State Buckeyes during their Maggie Dixon Classic NCAA women's basketball game in New York December 19, 2010.

UConn Women’s Historic Streak: Could Maya Moore Play in the NBA?

In the cacophonous world of sports media over the past few days, one of the hottest debates concerns the triumphs of the UConn women’s basketball team, which trounced Florida State in Hartford Tuesday night, 93-62, to give the program its 89th straight win.

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Mother-In-Law Jokes Banned in London Borough

Your mother-in-law is so oversensitive, she got mother-in-law jokes outlawed.

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Report: Men More Likely to Suffer Memory Loss in Old Age

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that, in old age … wait, what were we saying?