Women and Girls

Unlocking the Mystery: The Genetic Secrets Behind Men’s Height Advantage Over Women

Unlocking the Mystery: The Genetic Secrets Behind Men’s Height Advantage Over Women

Men are generally taller than women, on average by about five inches. But what causes this difference? Interestingly, it’s not ... Read more

Why Trans Women Are Prohibited from Competing in Women’s Soccer in England: An In-Depth Look at the Controversy

Why Trans Women Are Prohibited from Competing in Women’s Soccer in England: An In-Depth Look at the Controversy

The Football Association (F.A.) in England has announced that starting June 1, transgender women will no longer be allowed to ... Read more

Federal Officials Pledge to Renew Funding for Women’s Health Initiative: What It Means for Women’s Health

Federal Officials Pledge to Renew Funding for Women’s Health Initiative: What It Means for Women’s Health

Federal health officials recently decided to reinstate funding for the Women’s Health Initiative (W.H.I.), a major study focused on women’s ... Read more

Inside the Divide: How the Controversy Over Trans Athletes Split a Volleyball Team

Inside the Divide: How the Controversy Over Trans Athletes Split a Volleyball Team

Last November, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Blaire Fleming found herself in the spotlight at a volleyball match in Las ... Read more

Women in Germany’s New Parliament: Breaking Barriers or Facing Setbacks?

Women in Germany’s New Parliament: Breaking Barriers or Facing Setbacks?

After last month’s election in Germany, a coalition of conservative parties expressed eagerness for change. Bavaria’s governor even shared a ... Read more

Arlington Cemetery Website Removes Crucial Pages on Black Soldiers, Women in the Military, and Civil War History: What You Need to Know

Arlington Cemetery Website Removes Crucial Pages on Black Soldiers, Women in the Military, and Civil War History: What You Need to Know

Recent changes to the Arlington National Cemetery website have raised eyebrows. The site, which honors military service members, has removed ... Read more

Father-Daughter Trip to Pakistan: Was It a Dangerous Trap? Inside the Controversial Police Investigation

Father-Daughter Trip to Pakistan: Was It a Dangerous Trap? Inside the Controversial Police Investigation

Hira Anwar was a typical 14-year-old girl, excited for school every day. She would hop out of her father’s car ... Read more

Remembering Carol Downer: A Trailblazing Feminist Leader Championing Women’s Health Passes Away at 91

Remembering Carol Downer: A Trailblazing Feminist Leader Championing Women’s Health Passes Away at 91

Carol Downer, a prominent figure in the feminist women’s health movement, passed away on January 13 in Glendale, California. She ... Read more