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For comment, analysis and discussion from a woman’s perspective, these are our opinion articles.

How algorithms, incel culture and the manosphere are fuelling violence against women

How algorithms, incel culture and the manosphere are fuelling violence against women

The rise of online misogyny, incel culture and toxic masculinity is radicalising men — and women are paying the price.

The cost of being the 'capable one'

The cost of being the ‘capable one’

After decades of being “the capable one”, Briar Kirkby shares the lessons she wishes she’d known about burnout, self-worth and choosing herself.

Why women shouldn't see each other as competition

Why women shouldn’t see each other as competition

Why do women still compete with each other at work? Riaza Manricks explores scarcity mindset, workplace conditioning and the power of collaboration.

Inside the Manosphere: A feminist’s view on a problematic subculture of ‘masculine’ men

Inside the Manosphere highlights a misogynistic subculture of men, but not the harms they cause

Inside the Manosphere reveals a problematic subculture of ‘masculine’ men, but fails to fully understand its reach or consequences.

Why are we so obsessed with how skinny women are getting?

Why are we so obsessed with how skinny women are getting?

As extreme thinness trends return, Emma Lennon explores what our obsession with shrinking bodies means for wellness and culture.

Always saying 'yes'? Here's why women need a different strategy

Always saying ‘yes’? Here’s why women need a different strategy

Here's how women can shift from automatic "yeses" to strategic decisions by using critical thinking to protect their time, energy and focus.

Rethinking vulnerability: Is it a crutch?

Rethinking vulnerability: Is it a crutch?

Zoe Goodhardt shares her perspective on why we need to stop treating vulnerability like the holy grail of leadership.

'The Unravelling' When the life you built no longer feels true

‘The Unravelling’: When the life you built no longer feels true

Calm coach Louise Siwicki shares why many women experience 'The Unravelling' – the feeling that you've outgrown the life you worked so hard to build.

Why 'good girl' conditioning leads to bad money habits and shame

Kim Kent: Why ‘good girl’ conditioning leads to bad money habits and shame

Here's why 'good girl' budgeting behaviour is actually keeping you stuck, writes money coach Kim Kent.