Category: Gender
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About the feminist Joke Smit and some curiosities of the Netherlands
The feminist and politician Joke Smit and her work marked the beginning of the second wave of feminism in the Netherlands. This article will describe a little bit of her life and contributions, together with a few features of the Netherlands that I already could observe in the time I’ve spent here. First of all:…
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Female drummers: just have fun, drumming has no gender
Some time ago in a hostel I met a girl who played transverse flute and I found it wonderful that she could be travelling with her instrument. As a female drummer, my love, instead, has been conquered by a giant instrument, impossible to carry with me, and that´s something that drove me away from drums…
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2024 Sydney International Women´s Day march
A new march for International Women´s Day was carried out in Sydney this Saturday 9th, in demand for rights and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Feminist and worker organisations, first nations peoples, independents, migrant communities, left-wing parties and the Labor, marched for gender equality and to end the genocide in Palestine, demonstrating the union of…
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Tips for women travelling by themselves in India
When preparing for a trip to a different culture, women have specific things to keep in mind, besides the passport, money and debit card: travelling alone in a safe manner. Even if you are used to moving around by yourself, not knowing some cultural guidelines may expose you to unnecessary situations. In this article are…
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We women can be alone and not having children
I am thirty-five years old and I have no children: I do not reject the idea of motherhood, nor have I made a decision not to have children, as other pregnant people do. Having children is something that just didn’t happen in my life. Other things did happen: I have had and still have friendships…
A little fire 