Why isn’t the Election of Japan’s First Female Prime Minister regarded as a Feminist Victory?

On October 25th, Japan elected its first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, in a landslide victory in Parliament. Unlike political wins for women, Takaichi’s win has received mixed reactions from prominent feminists all over the globe for her extreme, far-right, conservative values. Since 1993, Takaichi has been a leading figure within Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Her victory, which was supposed to break historical barriers in the glass ceiling, has instead signified a shift to the right for the historically moderate party.

GlobeNadia MassoumiJanuary 4, 2026international, japan, sanae takaichi, nadia massoumi, elections, feminismComment

A Case for Humor: How Girls’ Silliness is Bridging the Confidence Gap

As I worked as a camp counselor this summer, I was ready for all of the surprises– from pulling ticks out from between my kid's toes to telling them to stop starting fires, my days were filled with spontaneity and almost nothing phased me. What truly caught me off-guard, however, were the girls in my camp, as they were the funniest group of kids I’ve ever met.

NationEmogene KarasJanuary 3, 2024Emogene Karas, feminism, Confidence, pink tax, Women's rights, EqualityComment

Femicide in Latin America

The concerning increase in violent female homicides within the last two decades has prompted many Latin American countries to distinguish these deaths from other homicides by labeling them “femicides.” Femicide refers to the specific killing of women and girls for gender-based reasons, and has cast a dark shadow over the safety of women in these respective countries. In many Latin American countries, impunity of the justice system contributes to the increase in femicide cases. Police agencies and judges often do not thoroughly investigate or prosecute the perpetrators of these heinous crimes…