Men are suffering a crisis of meaning. And some are finding answers in orthodox religion
While being young and female is still no picnic, young men are struggling in multiple ways
Gender Equality
Men are deemed more masculine for taking up more space, women more feminine for taking up less
Binary categories hurt everyone, especially those whose natures or physiques are non-compliant
‘You look like a porn star’ – the abuse women face in politics as parties seek to hit gender quota
A record number of women are expected to run in the next general election but insults and misogyny make the job of parties more difficult to encourage women to enter politics
Gisèle Pelicot’s horrifying experience is familiar to some women in Ireland
Girls are told the world is not safe and advised to impose controls on their behaviours. None of these precautions would have protected Gisèle Pelicot
Civil society alliance calls for 40 per cent gender quota for local election candidates
New group, the Alliance for Gender Quotas at Local Level, brings together academics and advocates for Traveller, migrant and disabled women
Part-time press photographer attacks professional body in gender bias claim
Norma Burke says rule requiring PPI members to be ‘full-time’ press photographers earning 80% of their income from editorial work discriminates against women
Closing the gender gap in pensions cannot be put off to tomorrow
Auto-enrolment legislation is a missed opportunity as calls for measures to boost women’s pension funds were ignored
Here’s what the world doesn’t need: another woman writer complaining about masculinity
We tend to discuss what men are and should be, while suggesting it is inappropriate for men to comment on femininity or womanhood
Defence Forces morale on the floor as commentary over Cathal Crotty case seen as unfair
Defence Forces members feel the organisation has been the target of unfair criticism from politicians including the Taoiseach and the public after soldier received suspended sentence over vicious assault
Why are men under 30 turning to the right, while women are veering left?
The big ideological gap is of the past seven years is between younger men and women, and the trend is remarkably consistent across disparate cultures
Could AI help to close the gender gap in boardrooms?
Achieving gender parity in the workplace is essential not only for the empowerment of women, but also to power Ireland’s economy
The dark side of the tradwife trend that sees women return to ‘domestic bliss’
A social media fad of women glamorising a very retrograde ideal of domesticity is a fantasy world with hidden dangers
The best and worst councils for gender parity following 2024 local elections
Elections 2024 leave gender breakdown among representatives largely unchanged
Gender pay gap at Port of Cork hits 23% amid ‘imbalance’ of men and women staff
Just 11% of the martime hub’s employees are women due ‘male dominance’ of sector
Business group aims to boost gender balance
Government-backed Balance for Better Business targets 40 per cent or more female representation on company boards
No women leading an Irish-listed company after Ires switch
Ireland is now one of two EU states with only men leading its public companies
Wide gaps in education levels for workers in Northern Ireland and Republic – ESRI
Workers in Republic much more likely to be educated to at least degree level
Women outperform men in getting senior jobs in Civil Service, report finds
Top Level Appointments Committee concerned at lack of diversity in senior positions
Olivia Colman used the F-word over gender pay gap. We all should
Brianna Parkins: It’s any wonder women aren’t all screaming them into the void over the situation
Travellers’ right to accommodation not in line with European Social Charter
Violation also found in relation to social housing as many local authority tenants reside in ‘poor housing conditions’
The debate: Have the referendums killed citizens’ assemblies?
The results raise questions over the future of these exercises in deliberative democracy
Failed referendums can be the starting point for real reform
Overwhelming No-No vote in the referendums does not mean social change has stalled
Has the push for female equality gone too far?
This month, the people of Ireland did something shocking. They voted overwhelmingly not to boost female equality
Brace yourself, Brigid: Tips to look after your husband from a 1950s publication
‘Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure’
Are things going backwards for women on Wall Street?
Those with the chops to make it to senior management in banking may not want to sit around and wait their turn
It’s hardly surprising Maria Walsh reached for ‘male, pale and stale’ label in FF candidate row
Men who agitate about labels or being supplanted by hordes of vengeful women should look around them. Fewer than a quarter of our TDs are women
Original wording of article 41.2 might look good for women, but the courts never saw it like that
There is a hierarchy of legal protection with marriage at the top
Progress might be slow but the gender pay gap is shrinking
It is clear that significant change has occurred at country level when we look at the broad sweep of the past two decades
Republic of Ireland U17 girls side will fulfil competitive fixture against Israel
FAI confirm they have exceeded gender balance on their board with appointment of two women directors
I chose to stay at home instead of pursuing a career as a barrister. It’s usually women who make these choices
The sense of duty I felt towards my children outweighed my wish to pursue a demanding career. Let’s not pretend that it is not usually women who have to make these tough choices
Who’s who? The Yes and No camps in the March 8th family and care referendums
Referendum countdown: Here is how many of the most prominent organisations recommend you vote - and why
Referendum views: Proposed changes shows Ireland ‘as being more open and 21st century’
Young people questioned on their views said the meaning of family was ‘constantly evolving’
The March 8th referendum aims to update the Irish constitution. But is the wording too vague?
Karen Kiernan argues the referendum is another step towards a more inclusive Ireland. For Donncha O’Connell it’s an empty formula and a gift to those hungry for a culture war
Family and care referendums: what exactly does the Government want to change, and why?
Referendums on March 8th propose to remove constitutional reference to role of women in the home and expand definition of family
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