I confess: a 'useful idiot' of the patriarchy
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A personal admission that the author has unwittingly supported or reinforced patriarchal norms, describing themselves as a 'useful idiot' of the patriarchy.
The generation that challenges us to listen
Discussions about women’s empowerment, machismo, gender equality, sexual freedom and laws protecting women are more naturally circulating among young people. Opinion piece by Tatiana Nascimento.
Jorge Pinto urges parties to 'take harassment allegations seriously'
Presidential candidate Jorge Pinto today urged parties to 'take internal harassment allegations seriously', saying that when such matters are not investigated, women are being failed.
Cláudia Azevedo's message in Davos: When it comes to gender equality, 'progress remains painfully slow'
At the current pace, 'full parity will take more than a century to be achieved', says Sonae's chief executive Cláudia Azevedo in an opinion piece published on the World Economic Forum website. She also points to setbacks in some markets.
Iva Domingues: "I am a left-wing woman and I have never voted for IL, but in the current political context Cotrim represents an optimistic vision"
“Cotrim de Figueiredo can contribute to a symbolic and cultural change.” Despite the limited powers of the President of the Republic, their influence is clear. Are there differences between the candidates, or does gender equality not carry weight in voters' choices? We hear from women who support the various options.
Thirty years on, stereotypes about men and women have changed little
Women continue to be seen as carers and men as assertive. “Gender stereotypes are not fiction,” says one of the study’s authors — the research analysed data from 30 years ago and from the present.
Gender Equality: Portugal is at the European average and making progress, but women earn only 80% of their partners' income
Portugal has made progress in gender equality, particularly in women's access to decision-making positions, but the pace of convergence has slowed. Women still bear a significantly higher burden of care and household tasks.
