Even in Western Countries, although we like to think otherwise, women are still slightly behind their male colleagues. Whether it is about equal payments, equal distribution of men and women in management positions or due to the persistent traditional values of men bringing home the bacon and women staying at home. Even at these emancipated times, in every country, religion and business, ...
Today the announcement was made that the ladies of the feministic punk rock band Pussy Riot will not ask President Putin for pardon. After their rally in February, 5 months of imprisonment and global media attention, the trio’s attorney proclaimed that “Putin and his comrades could go to hell with a pardon”.
Not much of a differentiated statement. Although such a reaction ...
Onna Onna (Onna is the Japanese word for ‘woman’) is a subsidiary of Aegon and a new player on the insurance market. They distinguish themselves by offering insurances at a signficant lower rate for women. This might seem like positive discrimination but nothing is more besides the truth.
The first remarkable thing about Onna Onna is the representation of their mascots Onn...
On the fourth of May, in the Netherlands we literally stand still for two minutes. No one will talk. No one will ask. No one will listen to music. No one will do what they were doing. Just for two minutes. To remember.
This reminisce may look like giving honor to soldiers and/or others who died at war. And it sure is a moment to sit back and think about those who gave their lives for ...
Homophobia is defined as hostility towards or fear of gay people. In practically all areas of life, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are confronted with negative feelings or attitudes towards non-heterosexual behavior, identity, relationships and community. In some countries it is possible to lead an openly gay lifestyle, however, even in the Netherlands, a nation that prides itsel...