Gender

Surprising New Study: Brazil Now A Global Leader In Gender Equality In Science

In the study, Brazil stands out for its progress in closing the gender gap over the past two decades.

Less skin, more God and no racism: How Brazil’s left and right want to change Carnaval - The Washing

Brazil’s increasingly powerful evangelical church and its progressive movements are both pushing to refine Carnaval to match their often...

How a MasterChef contestant became a feminist hero in Brazil

Dayse Paparoto, a 31-year old chef with crooked glasses and a toothy grin, has suddenly become a symbol of feminist resistance to...

Rio de Janeiro Elects Conservative, Sometimes Homophobic, Bishop To Mayor As Brazil Swings Right

Brazil’s politics have swung to the right in what will go down in history books as a sea-change period.

Brazil's Youth See Their Future, And Her Name Is Ana Júlia

The fact that she is only 16 is what turns her into an instant beacon of political promise for those who support her position.

Brazil Women's Soccer Loses, Quashing High Olympic Hopes

Here in Brazil, a palpable shift has been felt over the past two years, a shift away from men’s soccer and toward women’s.

The Fight Against the Growing Dehumanization of Women in Brazil

This retrograde culture stretches all the way to the top.

The Unbearable Weight of Zika

Zika's emotional and financial burden has fallen squarely on women's shoulders.

Brazil's New President Michel Temer Fills Cabinet With Only White Men

Of 107 million women in Brazil, not one will serve in the Cabinet of the new president.

The Hilarious Feminist Backlash To Brazil's Impeachment Fallout

Turns out that in Brazil, machismo no longer has a free pass.

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