15 Famous Women Throughout History and Their Lasting Impact There’s so much to learn from these women who changed the world. By Rebecca Norris Women are pretty extraordinary. It’s a tale as old as time — even when a woman’s place in society was forbidden, mocked, challenged, and questioned as a norm. For centuries, women all over the world have made…
Jane Campion: Trailblazer, Feminist, Filmmaker By Jenny Cooney Nearly three decades ago, New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion was nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Director for The Piano. This year, she returned to win the Golden Globe for Best Director for her 1920s frontier story The Power of the Dog, which won The Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama. Since the…
8 Women Who Are Making a Difference in Their Community By Kailey Thompson When I’m asked to explain why I feel so passionately about women’s issues and feminism or why I got a women’s and gender studies minor in undergrad, I used to say it’s because, well, I’m a woman, and I care about women. What other reason would I…
Taylor Swift’s Push to Change Music Ownership (This is a transcript of an episode of “The Journal” from Tuesday, November 16, 2021. The Journal is a co-production from Gimlet Media and The Wall Street Journal.) In 2019, Taylor Swift announced she would re-record her first six albums after they fell into the hands of talent agent Scooter Braun. Last week…
We recognise some trailblazers in the region, each of whom has played her role in challenging and calling out gender bias and inequality as well as shaping a more inclusive global society.
