feminism

Israeli feminists are betrayed and alone

If any understanding has come to light as a result of the gender-based violence surrounding the October 7 massacre, it is this: the world, including fellow feminists, will never come to our defense.

 (L-R) Michal Herzog and President Isaac Herzog light Hanukkah candles with family members of people

First Lady Michal Herzog slams global women's rights organizations for failure to act

Michal Herzog said that Israeli and Jewish women felt "betrayed by the deafening silence" of human and women's rights organizations around the world, which chose not to respond to or address Oct.7.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
23/02/2024

Why are feminists silent on Hamas's use of rape as a weapon of war?

Silence is violence, and Israeli women have suffered enough. We must all speak now.

By CARLY PILDIS
19/01/2024

UK home secretary makes jokes about spiking his wife's drink

James Cleverly is facing calls to resign after making jokes at a Downing Street reception about date rape drugs.

When liberal arts colleges were really liberal

Back in the day when liberal arts meant true liberalism, I knew I could express my opinions – and my Judaism – freely, fearlessly, even when those were at odds with my professors’ worldview.

By EMMY LEAH ZITTER
25/12/2023

Minister May Golan to global women's organizations: 'Raise your voice against the crimes of Hamas'

The letter demanded an unequivocal stop to being silent and to raise a clear and resounding voice against the crimes of Hamas that were committed on October 7.

By ANNA BARSKY/WALLA
23/12/2023
 ‘A THOUSAND AND ONE’

Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival highlights social issues

The festival will present new feature films, as well as classics, documentaries, and short films, all of which are by women.

We need more Barbie doctors and scientists, study says

Encouraging an expanded line of diverse Barbies, the authors envisioned dolls that inspire young girls' views of surgeons and scientists.

'The Only Woman in the Room': A feminist biography of Golda Meir - review

Most books about Golda Meir in English project her as a celebrity, “the grandmother of the nation,” and gloss over the politics. This book has chosen another direction.

By COLIN SHINDLER
16/12/2023

Feminist scholars blast ‘abandonment’ of Israeli women by major organizations

The National Women Studies Association has done little to condemn Hamas or assist the victims of the worst attack against women in recent memory, says the AEN.

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