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The crisis of masculinity and the decline of patriarchy

Andrew Tate’s exaggerated masculinity reveals the fragility of traditional patriarchy, which has lost its social weight

6 min read
One in every five girls across sub-Saharan Africa has experienced rape or sexual assault before turning 18 . Photo: File

Gender-based violence a cycle of silence, outrage and forgotten names

We need to ensure gender-based violence stays on the agenda beyond the headlines and the hashtags during Women’s Month

4 min read
Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge. (Office of the Chief Justice/ S Lioners)

Will judiciary sexual harassment policy change court culture?

While regarded as a bold step, questions remained about whether judges and magistrates will embrace its implementation

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Graphic: John McCann

Misogyny is in a smirk, a meme or in violence

Hatred of women persists, influencing them to internalise inferiority. Resistance is to challenge patriarchal norms and curated femininities

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Diversity, equity and inclusion threatens a dominant narrative — whiteness, heterosexuality, patriarchy

Diversity, equity and inclusion kills: Why we need to stop advocating for it

If power and accountability remain unchanged, inclusion efforts do not create equity — they reinforce vulnerability

8 min read
Whatever someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity, abuse should not be tolerated

Patriarchal view of only two genders is more complex than XX and XY

Gender identity and sexual orientation are not a choice – they happen during pregnancy

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Women have fewer rights to access land for homesteads and businesses in rural South Africa than men. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Women have fewer rights over land ownership than men in rural South Africa, study finds

The report by the Commission for Gender Equality says while the country’s Constitution and laws aim to fight discrimination based on sex and race, cultural norms make this difficult.

6 min read