Is this good for men? A new list of 25 influential women from this year lays bare a series of incredible achievements. But some wonder if it is wrong to only celebrate one gender.
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The amazing 25 women transforming our world
Is this good for men? A new list of 25 influential women from this year lays bare a series of incredible achievements. But some wonder if it is wrong to only celebrate one gender.
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Each year, media outlets write lists of the most influential women in the world. This year's Financial Times list included actor and producer Margot Robbie, musician Beyonce, president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska and athlete Coco Gauff.
It is clear that women's achievements are making the world a better place as we get steadily closer to gender equalityGender equality means treating everyone equally, irrespective of their gender (the condition of being physically male, female, or intersex). . But some men worry that the future does not bodeTo be a sign of something that will happen in the future, usually something very good or bad. well for them.
Some have been calling it the year of femininityQualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of women or girls.. Millions flooded cinemas dressed in pink to see Greta Gerwig's smash hit Barbie. Taylor Swift's Eras tour is set to become the most successful tour in history.
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But women still face barriers. Hardly any countries have female leaders. And research shows that a huge majority of people still carry biasBiases are beliefs that systematically and unfairly distort a person's decisions, in favour or against one group or another. against women. In fact, one in five people around the world even believe that men have missed out as a result of feminismCalling for women's rights with the aim of achieving gender equality. .
All of the evidence points elsewhere. Statistics show that when there is more gender equality, men are on average happier too, and they tend to live longer lives.
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<h5 class="wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper" id="question"><strong>Is this good for men</strong>?</h5>
Yes! The evidence shows that men will be happier when we have achieved equality between genders.
No! Nowadays, we only celebrate women's achievements. Where are all the lists of influential men?
Gender equality - Gender equality means treating everyone equally, irrespective of their gender (the condition of being physically male, female, or intersex).
Bode - To be a sign of something that will happen in the future, usually something very good or bad.
Femininity - Qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of women or girls.
Bias - Biases are beliefs that systematically and unfairly distort a person's decisions, in favour or against one group or another.
Feminism - Calling for women's rights with the aim of achieving gender equality.
The amazing 25 women transforming our world
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Gender equality - Gender equality means treating everyone equally, irrespective of their gender (the condition of being physically male, female, or intersex).
Bode - To be a sign of something that will happen in the future, usually something very good or bad.
Femininity - Qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of women or girls.
Bias - Biases are beliefs that systematically and unfairly distort a person's decisions, in favour or against one group or another.
Feminism - Calling for women's rights with the aim of achieving gender equality.