Author: Inés García

Inés García is a Spanish journalist who has worked for Madrid-based La Razón daily and LaSexta broadcaster

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Ideas Women Worldwide

Zorra What? A Eurovision Hit, Spanish Machismo And The Enduring Evil Of The “Z” Word

Photo of Spanish band Nebulossa performing on Feb. 3, in Benidorm, Spain
Spanish band Nebulossa performing on Feb. 3, in Benidorm, Spain Joaquin P. Reina/Contacto/ZUMA

A debate about the Spanish entry for this year’s Eurovision prompts one woman writer to challenge the benefits of re-appropriating the word “slut.”

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Society

“Why Are You Angry?” — A Spanish Look At What Fuels Violence Against Women

A photo of a sign that reads 'Do not manipulate feminism'' during a demonstration
A protester holds up a red sign that reads in Spanish ''Do not manipulate feminism'' during a demonstration called by feminist associations in support of Spanish midfielder Jenni Hermoso. Luis Soto/SOPA/ZUMA

The first obstacle to ending gender-based violence is naming it. But too many obstacles remain which keep women suffering in dangerous relationships. Spanish publication Ethic looks at the state of affairs around gender-based violence in the country.

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