You Don't Have Imposter Syndrome!
Did you know that a staggering 90% of people have a negativity bias towards women (UN report). But what does this really mean? Ruchika...
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HOW CAN WE TACKLE THE SOCIAL ISSUES
WE'RE FACING TODAY?
- May 16
LGBTQ+ young adults earn less than straight peers – data shows
Straight or gay, it may show in your pay, new research suggests. Being LGBTQ+ worsens the salary gap among young adults, new research...
- May 9
Why We Need to Talk About Grief and Support in the Workplace
Death and dying are inevitable aspects of life, yet we often shy away from discussing these topics. This is particularly true in the...
- May 4
Nearly Half of UK's Young Adults Received Unsolicited Sexual Photos, Bumble and UN Women UK Report
Bumble, the women-first dating app, is collaborating with UN Women UK to advocate for the protection of victims of cyberflashing in a...
- Apr 27
Barbie maker launches first Down’s syndrome doll
The National Down Syndrome Society in the US helped to create the doll. Barbie maker Mattel has launched its first Down’s syndrome doll....
- Apr 24
Alien: The First Feminist Blockbuster
The Female Lead presented a panel discussion at the Science Museum, following a screening of Ridley Scott's iconic Alien (1979), to ask...
- Apr 20
7 ways to lift up other women in your workplace
Some key advice for female leaders. Let’s face it, even on the best of days the workplace can feel like a testosterone-filled,...
- Apr 20
Gender pay gap widens ‘dramatically’ after women have children
Difference in pay between men and women is almost 15%, a study suggests. The gender pay gap is almost 15%, and widens “dramatically”...
- Apr 19
Candice Brathwaite on returning to work after mat leave and exercising for joy – not weight loss
The author, presenter and influencer talks to Lisa Salmon about being her own boss, her love of seafood and listening to her body. As a...
- Apr 19
10 pregnancy and maternity work rights all women should be aware of
An expert outlines the most important things expectant working women and new mums need to know. When working women find out they’re...
- Apr 18
"You aren’t any less deserving of intimacy because your body has changed" - Bella Davis
1. How do you encourage women to embrace their changing bodies and feel confident in their skin? By showing images of my body changing...
- Apr 12
Can you ask for a pay rise to cover childcare costs?
Pregnant Then Screwed CEO, Joeli Brearley shares her advice for asking for flexible working and pay increases. By Lauren Taylor. One in...
- Apr 3
This artist has reversed the gender roles of old-school adverts to show how sexist they are
Eli Rezkallah has taken ads from the 1940s and 1950s as his inspiration. Nowadays, we won’t stand for gender stereotyping but cast your...
- Apr 3
Why Jane Fonda is such an inspiration
Fonda’s on-screen career began in 1960, and in the six decades since, she’s starred in sci-fi film Barbarella, murder mystery Klute, and...
- Apr 3
Lana Del Rey equals Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead with sixth number one album
Lana Del Rey has drawn level with other acts like Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead and Blur to secure a sixth number one album, the Official...
- Apr 3
Contraception gave women freedom, says Dawn French
The comedian credited her mother with being one of her biggest inspirations. Dawn French has hailed contraception as the greatest change...
- Mar 30
Jennifer Lopez: I was told not to be so open about turning 50
Ageism in the entertainment industry is a huge problem that disproportionately affects women. The pressure to maintain a 'young'...
- Mar 29
Helen Pankhurst: I think it’s sad the way that Meghan has been treated
The great-granddaughter of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst has described the treatment of the Duchess of Sussex as “sad”. Dr Helen...
- Mar 27
Historic Black Maternal Conference aims to look at racial health disparities for the first time
Sandra Igwe said she decided to hold the conference after being ‘the token black woman’ to speak at so many in the past. Black women will...
- Mar 27
University of Cambridge scientist wins world’s top neuroscience award
A University of Cambridge scientist has won the world’s top neuroscience award. Professor Christine Holt shares the Brain Prize award...
- Mar 26
Screenwriter Abi Morgan on the ‘power of vulnerability’ from women in politics
The Iron Lady and The Split writer said she sees politicians like Jacinda Ardern and Nicola Sturgeon as ‘stronger’ for showing...
- Mar 21
Nicola Sturgeon: I attended memorial service ‘while still having a miscarriage’
Scotland’s First Minister has told how she attended a memorial service while still having a miscarriage. Nicola Sturgeon has been open...
- Mar 21
Single mums need to work to 93 to retire with the same pension as a man, research suggests
New research suggests single mothers would have to work an additional 28 years to retire with the same amount of money as a man. This...
- Mar 15
Hundreds of children enjoy free books thanks to Dolly Parton
Children across Scotland have received more than 25,000 free books thanks to a partnership between country music star Dolly Parton and...
- Mar 15
Barbie maker celebrates ‘power of representation’ with scoliosis doll
Mattel’s new 6in Chelsea figure wears a pink dress and has a removable back brace. Barbie doll maker Mattel has made history by...
- Mar 15
How to get through Mother’s Day if you have fertility issues
Fertility Network UK advises how to navigate Mothering Sunday If you’re struggling to conceive or can’t have children. Mother’s Day is a...
- Mar 13
‘Women need to be made to feel comfortable taking menopause leave’
England’s first-ever Menopause Employment Champion said a culture change is needed before such a policy would work. Women are unlikely to...
- Mar 13
Michelle Yeoh Makes Oscar History as First Asian to Win Best Actress
Michelle Yeoh took home the coveted best leading actress award Michelle Yeoh made history at the 95th Oscars as Everything Everywhere All...
- Mar 12
Male birth control drug is 100% effective in mice
A male contraceptive drug that reduces fertility quickly and temporarily has shown promise in mice. Researchers say the findings indicate...
- Mar 10
Half of mothers have cut working hours due to childcare costs, survey suggests
Save the Children is calling on the Government to introduce a grants-based scheme to cover upfront childcare costs. More than half of...
- Mar 9
Madonna says she is ‘caught in the glare of ageism’
Madonna said she has been “caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny” following criticism over her appearance at the 65th Annual Grammy...
- Mar 7
Space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with her own Barbie doll
A one-off likeness of space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been made in celebration of IWD and British Science Week. Female Lead...
- Mar 6
Kate Forbes: I know the challenge of returning to work after maternity leave
Speaking during a visit to meet female entrepreneurs in Kilmarnock, the SNP leadership hopeful spoke of juggling her campaign with...
- Dec 7, 2022
Celebrating Women in Art
In this event we celebrate women in art, inspired by the incredible Barbican exhibitions of the groundbreaking Carolee Schneemann and the...
- Apr 8, 2022
Turning Red: destigmatise periods for young women
Turning Red & The Power of Cringe Stick-on earrings, digital pets and garish music magazines, the late 90’s/early 00’s were a rush of...
- Mar 8, 2022
Read for Good’s Holly McSweeney revels in The Female Lead’s stories of inspirational women
Each woman featured in The Female Lead's book has a history and a success to be shared... When The Female Lead landed at the Read for...
- Jan 4, 2022
December 2021: Celebrating women
As we close the chapter of 2021 and enter a new year, let's take a look back at some of the great moments in December to celebrate women....
- Dec 23, 2021
'The Electrical Life of Louis Wain': a late 1800's Claire Foy, Cats & Benedict Cumberbatch
An eccentric array of extravagance, electrical cats and charging female roles - 'The Electrical Life of Louis Wain' features Benedict...
- Dec 23, 2021
Where money means nothing and midge repellent means everything
The girl in the woolly hat at the tiny village of Elgol on the Isle of Skye summed it up: “I’ve realised,” she said, almost shocked at...
- Dec 22, 2021
Tackling the gender diversity problem in STEM in 2021
How far have we come and how far have we got to go? There have been many initiatives made by governments across the globe and...
- Dec 2, 2021
Meet the woman who uses photography to shake up the unfair system designed for women
When photographer Stephanie Goldfinger was left stuck in Bali with no money after Covid caused her flights to be cancelled, she had no...
- Dec 1, 2021
November 2021: Celebrating women
As we near the end of a tumultuous year, in which women in particular have faced ugly and sometimes catastrophic difficulties, we wanted...
- Nov 30, 2021
Rise: Celebrating 100 remarkable women of colour
Meet artist and activist Maliha Abidi, a Pakistani-American artist and illustrator, based in the UK, whose work is dedicated to women’s...
- Nov 29, 2021
"When women run together incredible things happen"
261 Fearless founders Dr Juliet McGrattan and Edith Zuschmann tell The Female Lead how they help women to lead a sustainable, healthy,...
- Nov 25, 2021
Piloting towards psychological safety
Bias is a safety issue. Kimberly Perkins, one of the few women pilots in the world, is using her doctoral research to prioritize...
