Category: Women Doing Amazing Things
Partition 70 years on: The turmoil, trauma
Getty Images As India and Pakistan celebrate 70 years of independence, Andrew Whitehead looks at the lasting legacy of the Partition of British India, and…
‘Why I never want babies’
BBC An increasing number of South Korean women are choosing not to marry, not to have children, and not even to have relationships with men.…
Netflix film follows swimmer who braved sharks and jellyfish
Netflix Annette Bening could score an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Diana Nyad in the Netflix adaptation Sharks, jellyfish stings, tropical storms, navigation problems…
Lady Boss documentary recasts Jackie Collins as feminist icon
Getty Images All 32 of Jackie Collins’ novels appeared in the New York Times bestseller list Hugely successful author Jackie Collins may have been branded…
England women set target of winning major tournament by 2024
The Football Association wants England to win a major tournament within the next four years as part of its growth strategy for women’s and girl’s…
Liverpool’s Kirsty Linnett and Becky Jane criticise club over departure
Departing Liverpool players Kirsty Linnett and Becky Jane have criticised the club after claiming contracts they were offered were retracted. Forward Linnett, 27, wrote on…
Women’s Ashes 2019: England ready for multi-format series with Australia
In an age where sports stars’ international visibility is measured by their social media reach, Danni Wyatt is one of England’s better-known players. The right-hander…
Steph Twell: Edinburgh Cross Country ‘perfect place’ to test yourself
“I really enjoyed doing the relay over 1km last year, but I have missed the longer women’s race. “I have cut myself a bit of…
Transgender athletes: ‘Protect women’s sport,’ say two British elite athletes
The debate around transgender athletes has recently focused on the case of transgender cyclist Emily Bridges. In March, the 21-year-old was ruled ineligible to compete…
Nicola Adams: London 2012 changed views on women’s boxing
Defending champion Adams, Lisa Whiteside, Natasha Jonas and Savannah Marshall will represent GB Boxing in the event. Many voiced disapproval at the prospect of women…