The death of Armita Geravand comes after word of her injuries fueled outrage because she was so young and because of previous cases in which women have been brutalized for protesting dress codes.
Tag: Women and Girls
Former L’Oreal Scientist’s Paris Salons Specialize in Curly Hair, Neglected in France
With a Ph.D. in chemistry and inspired by her daughter, Aude Livoreil-Djampou is trying to address the dearth of salon options in France for people with coiled or curly hair.
A Hindu Mardi Gras Where Indian Progressivism Is Alive and Well
A huge religious carnival shows that India remains a country of diverse political and social beliefs, despite the right-wing national government’s dominance.
Women Will Vote at a Vatican Meeting for the First Time
Some women participating in a conference on sensitive church issues said they feel heartened by the discussions taking place, though change may remain slow.
Women Will Vote at a Vatican Meeting for the First Time
Some women participating in a conference on sensitive church issues said they feel heartened by the discussions taking place, though change may remain slow.
Women in Iceland Go on Strike Against Gender Inequality
Organizers urged women and nonbinary people to stop all work on Tuesday. Even the prime minister said she would take part.
Vatican Conference Draws All Stripes to Rome, Welcome or Not
A major meeting to discuss sensitive issues in the Catholic Church is being held with the utmost secrecy and discretion. Outside, it’s a different story.
Radio Transforms a Corner of Rural India
With shows that encourage listener participation, a community radio station in the Indian state of Haryana is helping women overcome deeply patriarchal attitudes.
Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel in Economics for Studying Women in the Work Force
Her research uncovered the reasons for gender gaps in labor force participation and earnings. She is the third woman to win the prize.
Chinese Women Who Defy ‘Beauty Duty’ With Buzz-Cuts and Bare Faces
Some in China are rejecting high heels, makeup, diets and other norms centered on appearance that they see as costly and unfair to women.