The week in feminist news
A weekly roundup of the biggest stories in feminism from across the internet
Why did Sisters Uncut protest at the premiere of Suffragette?
The red carpet was stormed by activists this week, plus: Rihanna talks about domestic violence and Kanye West says rap is misogynistic
Meryl Streep isn't a feminist after all – so what on earth is she?
The serial Oscar winner won’t label herself with the the F-word – and it seems to be a growing trend in Hollywood. What’s going on?
Get real: Lammily - the doll with acne and cellulite - now gets her period, too
The ‘anti-Barbie’ comes complete with a ‘period party pack’ to help explain the menstrual cycle – plus, sexism in court and #MasculinitySoFragile explained
Reason to be cheerful: the first hundred years of the Women's Institute
The redoubtable WI celebrates its past with a bold aim for the future, Jessica Biel does her bit to help young women understand their bodies and model Ashley Graham defies the catwalk stereotypes
Are PE lessons too traumatic for teenage girls?
Schools should do more to encourage girls’ participation in sports, says Judy Murray. Plus, the hashtag uniting and an all-female, mass skinny dip in Wales
Do women have a duty to take their full maternity leave?
Yahoo’s CEO has reignited the maternity-leave debate. Plus: the Gynaecological Cancer Fund’s ‘Lady Garden’ campaign – #WhatDoYouCallYours? – and Jackie Collins tackles ‘mummy porn’
Parents vote Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj as the worst role models for children
Why mums and dads think the Duchess of Cambridge can do what Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj can’t. Plus: the 13-year-old Disney star tackling feminism, fat facts about housework and the stress of working in male-dominated offices
Don't be embarrassed to talk about vaginas with your doctor
Young women are in danger of not getting proper medical advice because they’re too shy to have a frank conversation. Plus, a landmark for women in US military history, praise for ‘female Viagra’ and some surprising airport drinking statistics
Do companies make sexist ads just to get talked about?
This week two firms have had customers talking about their crass advertisements, while Tessa Jowell pledged to ban sexist posters from London transport if she becomes mayor. Plus: the growing graduate salary gap and ancient Egyptian prenups
How one woman is shaking up Maxim's laddish image
Fancy seeing an archetypal men’s magazine replace women in underwear with a fully clothed man? US Maxim’s female editor has it covered. Plus, academics take on Hollywood’s sexism and China’s reproductive rights row
Do mothers need to be in bikinis to push their Bugaboos?
A Vogue magazine shoot of 23-year-old model Ymre Stiekema pushing her pram caused a ruckus this week. Plus, we look at Jeremy Corbyn’s feminist manifesto and Macy Gray’s ode to her vibrator Bob
Is it getting tougher for women to have babies and careers?
Young women are planning their careers around having babies and new mothers are more likely to face workplace discrimination than ten years ago. Plus: Emma Thompson drops the mic; and turn down the air conditioning for women’s sake.
Sandra Bland's death in custody, Serena Williams, and douching
It’s been a busy week in the battle for equality
Is the diaphragm making a comeback?
Could a new contoured, one-size-fits-all design herald the return of the out-of-favour – but effective – contraceptive? Plus: welcome to the women on the map app; and ladies first for Facebook
'Are you beach body ready?': the fight against sexism rumbles on
This week, the Protein World ad was given the all-clear by the Advertising Standards Agency. Plus: Katy Perry roars, ‘vontouring’ entered our vocabulary and love for Laura Bassett flooded the internet
Can Meryl Streep change the US Constitution to ban discrimination against women?
It has been a busy week in the battle for equality, as Meryl Streep channels Emmeline Pankhurst, the Wolf of Wall Street is set to get the all-female Ghostbusters treatment and feminist adverts have been given their just rewards
Is Florence Welch really the first British woman to headline Glastonbury this century?
It’s been a busy week in the battle for equality as Florence and the Machine kick Glastonbury in the balls, Helen Mirren slams James Bond and the heroic Harriet Tubman looks set to be the first woman to be printed on US dollars
Zoe Saldana: 'why is it so shocking if a man takes his wife's surname?'
How the Guardian of the Galaxy star’s husband, Marco Perego, sparked a new chapter in the surname debate. Plus: John Snow touts tampons and Chinese women post pits
What's so hard about referring to Caitlyn Jenner as 'she'?
While the world embraced all that Jenner represents, the media made quick work of subjecting her to a sexist critique. Plus: innovations in ‘period pants’ and the 92-year-old marathon woman
How Fifa engineered an unlikely victory for equality
It’s been a busy week in the battle for equality, with Fifa finally welcoming women (onto the digital pitch). Plus: Amy Poehler the action figure; fashion’s embracing Cher – and Angela Merkel’s rules
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