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Exploring the 'Darker Undercurrents' of Femininity, in Photos
For the three-year anniversary of queer, feminist fashion zine "Polyester," editor Ione Gamble asked her favorite photographers to depict womanhood in all its off-kilter forms.
Are Berets the Worst Accessory?
Berets are having a moment on runways from Dior to Gucci. But am I the only one who doesn't see the appeal of adorning their head with an undersized leather cap?
How Terrorist Groups Like ISIS Use Sexual Violence to Lure Recruits
Researchers behind a new report argue that recruits are drawn to terror groups like ISIS and Boko Haram specifically because they offer opportunities to commit sexual violence.
Egypt Launches Brutal LGBTQ Crackdown After People Waved Pride Flags at Gig
Egypt has arrested 33 people and subjected at least five to forced anal examinations, human rights organizations say.
The Complicated Promise Of Anti-Rape Technologies
Wearable panic buttons, rape reporting software, and condoms with built-in teeth are all technologies marketed to women to help prevent sexual assault. But do they offer real safety or just the feeling of it?
Former Lush Employee Sues the Beauty Company for Racial Discrimination
Mercedez Gonzalez was employed by the beauty chain as a spa therapist—but she's now suing the company for discrimination, claiming white colleagues were given extra support and training, while she was fired.
Diversity Campaigns Need More Straight White Men, Says White Male Politician
"I'm just saying inclusion should be about everyone and there are large group of men who feel they've been left behind," said Australian politician Mark Parton.
The Teenage Girl Who Ran Away to Join ISIS Could Face the Death Penalty
Iraq's prime minister said that young ISIS recruits like 16-year-old German schoolgirl Linda Wenzel "are accountable for their actions".
New Study Links Online Trolling to Men's Narcissism
Researchers explain how narcissistic tendencies may explain why men are more predisposed to engage in internet bullying and other forms of antisocial behavior.
Refugee Girls Traveling on Their Own Face 'Extreme' Abuse and Exploitation
"It's becoming the norm for children to face these terrible risks on the route, and it's just unacceptable."
How to Deal with a Poo That Won't Flush, According to Etiquette Experts
An ill-fated Tinder date has gone viral after a woman tried, and failed, to dispose of an errant poo out of a window—and subsequently got stuck trying to retrieve it. We asked experts how to avoid a similar fate.
What I Learned From Getting Fired by L'Oréal After Speaking Out Against Racism
Munroe Bergdorf was L'Oréal's first black trans model. She tells Broadly what it was like to be fired by the cosmetics giant after her Facebook post on white supremacy went viral.