“What were you wearing?” “What were you wearing?” This is a question that is often heard in one form or another by people who have experienced sexual violence. In fact, a person’s clothing, appearance, or behavior is never the cause of violence against them. The decision and responsibility for it always lies with the perpetrator. NGO “Girls” begins collecting testimonies for the exhibition “What were you wearing?”. If you …
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"You're still young": why women are still judged for gray hair
“You’re still young”: why women are still judged for their gray hair For many women, the first gray hairs are not just a natural change in appearance, but a cause for concern. Why is gray hair so condemned? Women’s gray hair is still often perceived as a sign that a woman has “stopped taking care of herself” or as a fear of age-related changes. Because of this, many women start dyeing their hair regularly not because …
“The main thing for a woman is to get married successfully.” Why does this stereotype still define a woman’s value?
“The main thing for a woman is to get married successfully.” Why does this stereotype still determine the value of a woman? Today, women create businesses, head companies, serve in the military, engage in science and art, and realize themselves in a wide variety of professions. But the stereotypes that a woman’s main achievement is to get married successfully have not disappeared. They have only changed form. Now they are presented not as a requirement, but …
Woman at the wheel: how stereotypes are being destroyed and a new norm is being formed
Woman behind the wheel: how stereotypes are being broken and a new norm is being formed “Woman behind the wheel” is a phrase that can still be heard in jokes, comments, or casual conversations. It doesn’t seem to carry any direct insult, but it often carries a set of prejudices: about attentiveness, confidence, and a “natural ability” to drive. In fact, driving has no gender. But social ideas about who drives “better” …
Being an imperfect mother is normal: 6 myths about motherhood that are time to leave in the past
Being an imperfect mother is normal: 6 myths about motherhood that are time to leave in the past Motherhood is still surrounded by dozens of stereotypes - all of which create an image of the "ideal mother", but the reality is different. And the sooner we stop demanding unattainable "ideality" from women, the healthier the attitude towards motherhood in society will become. Myth 1: "The ideal mother never gets tired" There is still an expectation in society that ...
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