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!)
China’s McDonald’s Will Give You a Discount, Just for Being Male
Tired of paying a cover charge and not getting a break?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
Mother-In-Law Jokes Banned in London Borough
Your mother-in-law is so oversensitive, she got mother-in-law jokes outlawed.
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?
Competitors Frustrated by Caster Semenya’s Return
After a gender-testing controversy, South African runner Caster Semenya is back, and dominating the women’s races. But not everyone is happy with her comeback.
Female Runner Allowed to Compete as a Female
It’s been a mad dash to prove it, but Caster Semenya is about to cross the finish line—as a woman.
