As a grown woman with a strong voice, I’m still working on standing tall and using my voice. I owe it to my daughter and other girls like her to set the example and respect my body AND my voice. Be sure to pay attention at 1:40 and 2:09 — Lily really provides some insight…
Category: Gender
Economy, Gender, Workonomics
1 Out Of 3 Women Live On The Edge Of Something Terrifying
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Gender
Oh SNAP! How 23 Words From One Female Senator Silenced A Room Full Of Anti-Choicers.
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I watched along with the rest of the mainstream media the Internet in awe as this amazing woman, Leticia Van de Putte, asked the perfect question during Sen. Wendy Davis’ now-famous Texas abortion filibuster. On top of that, Van de Putte arrived late because she was coming from her dad’s funeral. THAT is dedication. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPntuZ7jmGY?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=810&h=608]…
Gender, International
If You Look A Little Closer, These People Might Surprise You
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Gender
No One Should Have To Deal With This. Not On The Bus. Not On The Train. Not On The Street. Not Ever.
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It such a shame that every day, women are harassed and groped doing simple activities like taking the bus to school. Women deserve better than spending so much of their public life on the defensive. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gucl2H-Pkk?stop=1m50s&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white] Read more: http://upworthy.com/no-one-should-have-to-deal-with-this-not-on-the-bus-not-on-the-train-not-on-the-street-not-ever
Gender
What Being 'One Of THOSE Girls' Means In America Today
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Diversity, Gender
A Religious Leader Tries To Tell The Wrong Woman How To Dress. Big Mistake.
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When Sheik Yousuf Badri told Egyptian TV host Riham Said to keep herself covered during the interview, let’s just say she didn’t quite “obey” the man. //www.youtube.com/embed/z2rL6NDoyKg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white Read more: http://upworthy.com/a-religious-leader-tries-to-tell-the-wrong-woman-how-to-dress-big-mistake
Gender
Hey, Men: Think Telling That Girl Walking By That She's Beautiful Is OK? Look At This Map First.
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Gender
A 16-Year-Old Girl With Nowhere Else To Turn Trusted Them. But They Had Their Own Agenda.
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Lizz Winstead, co-creator of “The Daily Show,” went through a pretty traumatic thing when she was 16. But instead of burying it, she shared her story. //www.youtube.com/embed/D_4FEvZnFHQ?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white Before you go off about how this topic isn’t funny — we all know that. But sometimes it’s easier to tell a story while laughing rather than crying.…
Gender
If You're A Woman And You've Felt Like This When You're Alone At Night, It's Not Just You
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Economy, Gender
Maybe There’s So Many Men In Power Because There’s Only Been Half The Competition In The Workplace
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Women are about half the population but only 4.8% of Fortune 500 company CEOs. The world is filled to the brim with smart women. So why don’t we see more women in corporate positions? Read more: http://upworthy.com/maybe-theres-so-many-men-in-power-because-theres-only-been-half-the-competition-in-the-workplace
Gender
She Can't Forget What Happened In Her Bed. So She's Making Sure That No One Else Will Either.
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Gender
Being A Good Mother Means Sometimes Buying Your Kid A Vagina Cake When They Lie
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HelloFlo is a company that’s found an innovative way to sell tampons and other products for women and girls. But what they’ve done that’s even more genius is make a couple brilliant ads that normalize getting a period (you know, cause it’s normal). This is ad number two, and dare I say, it’s even funnier…
Gender, Health, NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation
She Thought It Was An Abortion Clinic. What It Actually Is Made My Blood Boil.
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“We want to look professional. We want to look business-like. And yeah, we do kind of want to look medical.” Will you share this story? This is a practice so shocking that everyone needs to know about it. Read more: http://upworthy.com/she-thought-it-was-an-abortion-clinic-what-it-actually-is-made-my-blood-boil
All 7 Billion, Economy, Gender, Health, International, Parenting
If You Think Talking About Sex Can Feel Taboo, See What These Pregnant Ladies Go Through
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In the African nation of Malawi, expectant mothers are afraid that if they speak up about their pregnancies, someone might put a spell on their unborn children. So how do they learn about what’s going on with their bodies? Read more: http://upworthy.com/if-you-think-talking-about-sex-can-feel-taboo-see-what-these-pregnant-ladies-go-through-9
Gender, Military
Watch An Awesome Feminist Senator Teach A U.S. General How To Do His Job
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In 2011, there were 3,191 reports of sexual assault in the military. Only 240 moved to trial. In this clip, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is asking the military brass about a case at Aviano Air Base where a general reversed the decision of a military jury and overturned a conviction against a high-ranking officer who attacked…
Gender
If You Think Jennifer Lawrence Is Sorry For Her Nude Photos, You're In For A Surprise
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In late August 2014, anonymous hackers released intimate photos of several celebrities, mostly female, on the Internet. One of those celebrities was Jennifer Lawrence. And guess what? Now she’s speaking up about it. And she’s not ashamed any more. I support everything she’s got to say here. 100%. Read more: http://upworthy.com/if-you-think-jennifer-lawrence-is-sorry-for-her-nude-photos-youre-in-for-a-surprise
Entertainment & Culture, Gender
Actors ≠Supermodels — An Explainer By The Glorious Emma Thompson
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Ah, wonderful wonderful Emma Thompson. Is there no wrong you can do? Fierce activist against human trafficking, brilliant actor, and now a vocal protester against her industry’s double standards — especially in the last gif below. It’s just a great example of a bad-ass woman standing up for something she believes in. It’s worth noting…