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Ode To The Runaway: Why Young Italians Should Flee The Family Nest

Usually an insult, “runaway” could be a compliment for those who dared to emancipate themselves — particularly in Italy, where a majority of 18- to 34-year-olds still live with their parents. It’s time to set our children free.

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Society

Decolonizing Sexuality: The Women Giving Africa The Modern Sex Ed It Needs

In countries and communities where sexuality is often kept under wraps, more and more women are taking up their microphones, pens and keyboards to talk about intimate issues without filters.

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Society Women Worldwide

Hijabs, Whips And Liberation: The Twisted History Of Women’s Rights In Iran

Women in the Islamic Republic are fighting to recover social rights and freedoms granted some 80 years ago by a monarchy that was once reviled and is now keenly missed by younger generations.

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Ideas Society

Giorgia Meloni’s Ugly Break-Up And The Future Of Right-Wing Feminism

Last week, Italy was caught in the uproar of Giorgia Meloni’s break-up, a swirl of TV scandal and political controversy. But now that the dust is settled, what does this mean for a single mother standing strong, though alone, on the political right.

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Patriarchy Strikes Back? What’s Behind Italy’s ‘Male Rights’ Movement

Former center-right politician Flavia Perina says Italy won’t easily move backwards when it comes to women’s rights, because the female electorate is watchful.

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