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Marriage is an inherently misogynistic institution – so why do women agree to it?

From the true purpose of the ‘best man’ to losing right to property, marriage was never designed to benefit women. It can’t be fixed – it must be rejected, writes Clementine Ford

The Guardian - AU

Monday briefing: What is the cause of Sweden’s ‘terrorist-like’ epidemic of violence?

In today’s newsletter: Eleven people have died since the start of September in a spate of shootings and bombings – this is how the country is managing

The Guardian - UK

Up First briefing: House budget dispute; Zelenskyy in D.C.; Simone Biles makes history

House Republicans can't agree on a spending bill. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his D.C. visit. Simone Biles qualifies for a record sixth World Gymnastics Championships.

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She chased 'ego death' — first in religion, then in parenthood

Jia Tolentino has a nuanced perspective on her religious upbringing and her subsequent rejection of that belief system. And then what it meant to become a parent.

WEKU

The internet thinks Oscar Isaac is ‘unconventional looking’ – have we lost our minds?

A viral Twitter prompt saw Oscar Isaac, Gillian Anderson and Sophie Okonedo dubbed ‘non-conventional’ beauties by people who presumably have eye problems. But if undeniably gorgeous celebrities are now being considered atypical-looking, asks Eloise Hendy, what kind of face is being considered the standard?

The Independent UK

We’re in the age of the conventionally beautiful unconventional beauty

A viral Twitter prompt saw the likes of Oscar Isaac, Gillian Anderson and Sophie Okonedo dubbed ‘non-conventional’ beauties by people who presumably have eye problems. But if undeniably gorgeous celebrities are now being considered atypical-looking, asks Eloise Hendy, what kind of face is now being considered the standard?

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift has asked an important question: do we all want to be sexy babies?

As the internet analyses the lyrics in Taylor Swift’s ‘Anti-Hero’, Olivia Petter examines what one of the most popular phrases says about modern beauty standards

The Independent UK

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