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Why Childcare Has Become a Political Issue
Childcare costs have outpaced general inflation for several years. Combined with shortage of places in many areas, childcare has become
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Why the 'Lipstick Index' Is a Real Economic Indicator
The 'lipstick index' — observation that lipstick sales rise during recessions — was coined by Leonard Lauder (Estée Lauder) in
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Why International Women's Day Matters Less Than Daily Policy
International Women's Day (March 8) became a major marketing event in 2010s. Most coverage celebrates corporate campaigns; substantially
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Maternal Mortality: The Numbers Most People Don't Know
Maternal mortality is one of the most concerning women's health metrics — and one of the most slowly addressed.
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How AI Is Affecting Women's Jobs Specifically
AI's impact on jobs has become measurable, not just speculative, in 2024-2025. The pattern across women-dominated occupations is
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Women in Leadership: 2025 Annual Update
Female representation in senior leadership continued its incremental climb in 2024-2025. The headline numbers improved, but the pace remains far
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The Tradwife Trend: What's Real, What's Performance
The 'tradwife' aesthetic — women presenting an idealised version of traditional homemaking, often with elaborate baking, beautiful clothes, and
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Reproductive Tech: IVF, Egg Freezing, and Insurance Coverage
Egg freezing, IVF, and fertility preservation have become increasingly mainstream — and increasingly accessible — across the developed world. But the patchwork
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Women's Sport Investment Hits Record Levels
Women's sport investment, broadcast deals, and viewership have all grown substantially in 2024-2025. Football (soccer) has led the
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Menopause in the Workplace: From Taboo to Policy
Menopause in the workplace went from rarely-discussed to mainstream policy concern between 2022 and 2025. The shift has been most
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Childcare Costs Hit Record Highs Across the OECD
Childcare costs have outpaced general inflation in most OECD countries for the third consecutive year. In several countries, the average
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Reproductive Rights: The Year in Review
Reproductive rights remained one of the most contested areas of women's policy across multiple countries in 2025. From