Category: Gender
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Link About It: This Week’s Picks
[ad_1] Homes that self-regulate temperature, airplanes converted into residences, two powerful art exhibits and more Fusing Cinematic Motion-Capture and AI to Treat Movement Disorders Researchers at the University College London (UCL) and Imperial College London are exploring how motion-capture technology and AI can work in tandem to treat disorders that impair movement. The two-pronged approach […]
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WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM زن زندگی آزادی – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Named for a commonly used slogan in the Kurdish independence movement, “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” by Iranian-Dutch artist SEVDALIZA is a sparse, moving piece that expresses her support for oppressed women all over the world—specifically in Iran. The Tehran-born, Rotterdam-based singer-songwriter says in a statement, “I stand proud as an Iranian woman and I am […]
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Men Explain Things to Me – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Writer, historian and activist Rebecca Solnit’s Men Explain Things to Me captures the gender dynamics that haunt conversations between men and women. With acuity and humor, Solnit delves into mansplaining, why it occurs and the continuing pertinence of resisting misogyny wherever it arises. This updated edition comprises seven sharp essays. Added: Posted on September 2022 […]
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Viking Textiles Reveal Misconceptions About Women’s Power in Medieval Societies – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] The understood role of North Atlantic Viking women is often domestic, placing them second to men. However, new studies reveal these assumptions were made with present-day bias and that women were integral to the evolution of Medieval societies. At the forefront of this research is Michèle Hayeur Smith, an anthropological archaeologist at Brown University […]
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Study Discredits “Social Contagion” Among Trans Kids – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] As legislative efforts to strip trans people of life-affirming healthcare continue, bolstered by disinformation, researchers have found that the theory of “social contagion” causing gender dysphoria in trans kids is not credible. The study—led by Boston-based Fenway Institute—was published in the journal Pediatrics and disproves the concept of “rapid-onset gender dysphoria” (not a formal […]
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The Return of Faraz Ali – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Aamina Ahmad pays exacting attention to her characters’ psychological nuances in her debut novel, The Return of Faraz Ali. The neo-noir novel tells the tale of a Faraz Ali who was taken from his birthplace in Lahore (Pakistan’s second largest city) as a child only to be sent back years later by his powerful […]
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A Guide to Legal Protection When Seeking Abortion – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Since Roe was overturned, abortion has become illegal in several states—a change that puts people terminating pregnancies at risk of being charged with various crimes. For this reason, The Cut has published and updated a guide to protecting oneself when seeking an abortion, and they have removed the paywall so that anybody who needs […]
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Community Responsibility Button – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Shout Your Abortion $2 This “Abortion Access is a Community Responsibility” button acts as a reminder of the fact that we all play a role in making sure people who have abortions remain safe. That means we can all “aid and abet” by donating to local clinics and abortion funds, volunteer, share information and […]
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Link About It: This Week’s Picks
[ad_1] Abortion funds, robo-fish that collect microplastics, the architecture of the National Juneteenth Museum and more from around the web Abortion Funds and Support Groups Accepting Donations While many people will be racing to donate to Planned Parenthood right now, Jezebel has created a thorough list of other funds and support groups to send your […]
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Abortion Funds and Support Groups Accepting Donations – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] While many people will be racing to donate to Planned Parenthood right now, Jezebel has created a thorough list of other funds and support groups to send your money to in the wake of the Supreme Court’s egregious overturning of Roe v Wade. Not only is Planned Parenthood already well-funded, it’s also faced criticism […]
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The Only Woman – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] A compelling reflection on history and culture, The Only Woman by Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Immy Humes celebrates women in male-dominated fields while illustrating the absurdity (and perils) of tokenism. From 1860 to present day and across 20 countries, Humes spotlights pioneers and disruptors, re-contextualizing gender equality and paying tribute to famous and overlooked musicians, […]
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Inspired by California and Owned by Women, LA’s Future Gin – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Within the expansive category of gin distillation, few embody the juicy and refreshing taste of California and even fewer are fully owned and operated by women. These distinctions are just part of what makes Future Gin so exceptional. Founded by four friends—Amy Atwood, Mary Bartlett, Freya Estreller and Natasha Case—Future Gin bottles the 50+ […]
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Artist RTiiiKA’s Queer Condoms for Gender-Free Genitals – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] At Bristol-based artist RTiiiKA’s recent exhibition, Between the Lines, the artist handed out queer condoms to accompany her work on display. The condoms came emblazoned with different labels like “FOR VERY BIG CLiTS,” “FOR DYKES WHO SLEEP WiTH DiCKS,” “FOR MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN” and more. The condoms and the exhibition sought to remove […]
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How Women in Bolivia Honor Their Indigenous Roots Through Skating – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] In Cochabamba, Bolivia, an all-women skate crew called ImillaSkate uses skateboarding as a way to honor their roots, empower each other and stand against the persecution that Indigenous people have historically faced in the country. The women, who hail from Bolivia’s native Aymara and Quechua populations, skate in polleras—colorful, layered skirts traditionally worn in […]
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Link About It: This Week’s Picks
[ad_1] From a macro photography award to a cycling innovation, a climate crisis solution and more from around the internet 15 Art Sales That Support Relief Efforts in Ukraine The team at digital marketplace and editorial platform Artsy put together a list of 15 exhibitions and online art sales with proceeds going to organizations providing relief […]