Sexism
latest news & developmentsSexism, 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
Serena Williams: Not just the best ever
For more than two decades we have had the privilege to watch an athlete who embodies black excellence
The EFF is leading the war against gender-based violence
Party calls for special police unit to investigate officers accused of victimising GBV survivors
Government’s liquified petroleum gas strategy fails smaller players
The government should create an enabling environment for black women business owners to become less reliant on de facto monopolies in the industry
Stellenbosch Mafia mindset plays out in racist incidents at Maties
A white student urinating on a black student’s property has brought into focus a strong undercurrent of racism
An extract from bell hooks’s ‘Outlaw Culture’: Seduced by violence no more
In this extract from bell hooks’s book ‘Outlaw Culture’, (chapter title above) she expounds on women’s role in confronting rape culture
Zimbabwe: Violent politics deters women from standing as candidates in elections
Sticks and stones – and shaming – discourages women from contesting elections.
Namibia’s first lady Monica Geingos fights social media trolls
When Monica Geingos became first lady of Namibia she received a deluge of abuse, but she extinguishes it by holding it up to the light.
African parliaments are not safe for women
Study shows horrifying statistics of widespread sexism and violence against women MPs in Africa
Women’s voices fade after local government elections
Women make up just 37% of our elected representatives, and gains in representation are slowly being eroded. This should concern us all
The war on women in video game culture
Women and girls make up almost half of the gaming community but are hardly represented and face abuse in the industry
Living up to our promise of ubuntu
South Africa needs active citizens and real change starts in the home, with conversations about social justice
Children may benefit when parents share their digital gaming space
Digital games can provide forums for diverse groups of people to come together, which is especially important while our physical activities are restricted
Rights are at risk without principled leadership in the US Supreme Court
COMMENT: My sons, I weep because Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who fought gender discrimination, has died and Donald Trump, under whom hardwon victories have been eroded, wants to…
Women are South Africa’s changemakers and they deserve more
The truth is the economy still largely revolves around men, especially white men like me, writes Alef Meulenberg.