Patriarchy
latest news & developments
The crisis of masculinity and the decline of patriarchy
Andrew Tate’s exaggerated masculinity reveals the fragility of traditional patriarchy, which has lost its social weight
Gender-based violence a cycle of silence, outrage and forgotten names
We need to ensure gender-based violence stays on the agenda beyond the headlines and the hashtags during Women’s Month
Will judiciary sexual harassment policy change court culture?
While regarded as a bold step, questions remained about whether judges and magistrates will embrace its implementation
Misogyny is in a smirk, a meme or in violence
Hatred of women persists, influencing them to internalise inferiority. Resistance is to challenge patriarchal norms and curated femininities
Diversity, equity and inclusion kills: Why we need to stop advocating for it
If power and accountability remain unchanged, inclusion efforts do not create equity — they reinforce vulnerability
Patriarchal view of only two genders is more complex than XX and XY
Gender identity and sexual orientation are not a choice – they happen during pregnancy
Women have fewer rights over land ownership than men in rural South Africa, study finds
The report by the Commission for Gender Equality says while the country’s Constitution and laws aim to fight discrimination based on sex and race, cultural norms make this…
Sexism, feminism and humanism: The irreconcilable trio
It is possible to know and understand what feminism as an ideology is, and what a feminist identity really means, without necessarily subscribing to them
What does patriarchy actually mean?
Powerful concepts are not immune to losing their strength when overused or misunderstood
State failures will persist unless ANC genuinely renews itself
The party must rid itself of corruption, cadre deployment, incompetence and patriarchy but it’s not in the interest of some leaders and members to do so
Tackling gender-based violence and femicide requires collective effort
Government and civil society need to listen to those who are most at risk to ensure policies are effective
The age of podcasters as thought leaders is upon us
Self-styled podcasting celebrities – usually male – more and more frequently stray into journalism’s lane, but writer Khanya Mtshali probes the pitfalls of this using the…
Traditional Courts Bill sidelines women
There are serious concerns about the constitutionality of the bill
The EFF is leading the war against gender-based violence
Party calls for special police unit to investigate officers accused of victimising GBV survivors
‘When Rain Clouds Gather’: Acknowledging the role of Black women in South African art history
A new exhibition, When Rain Clouds Gather: Black South African Women Artists, 1940-2000, held at the Norval Foundation, is a corrective to the previous systemic exclusion of…