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2024 Paris Olympics: Are Women Reaching Equality?

Have sports competitions become the barometer of gender equality? We think so. In this Olympics’ edition, gender equality has been said to be at the centre of the event, intendedly reassured by the selection of artists participating in the opening ceremony last Friday. But does a 50:50 quota system mean gender inclusivity? Here we have a look at the progress of gender inclusivity, from the first appearance of female competitors at the 1900 Paris Olympics to this day.

Alejandra Espinosa

What my husband wants, my husband gets: About Nara Smith and Toxic Tradwifes

Traditional role models are trending among young women on TikTok, with the "tradwife" movement gaining popularity. This trend sees women embracing ultra-traditional gender roles, focusing on homemaking and rejecting feminist ideals of independence. Influencers like Estee Williams and Nara Smith showcase a life centered on cooking, cleaning, and caring for family, sparking debates about the glorification of 1950s housewife roles. While some view this as a personal choice, others raise concerns about its connections to conservative ideologies and the alt-right movement. The hashtag "tradwife" has amassed millions of views, reflecting a significant cultural shift on social media platforms.

Annika Duda

What We’re Reading This Summer

But since summer is always over before you know it, you don’t wanna waste those precious days of sun on a disappointing book. You need the perfect summer read. So; what makes a book a perfect summer read? The most obvious trait might be a summery setting, perhaps by the ocean or a romantic Mediterranean village. Surely, romance works best in the summer, so you might find yourself enjoying a steamy love story to add to your own summer adventures. But for me, the biggest and most crucial part of the perfect summer read, is transformation. Whether it’s a coming-of-age story or a character study, the best novels confront their characters with situations and obstacles that require them to change, adapt and learn. These books can help us reflect on our own lives and the transformations we are going through.

Nele Brack