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Womens Roles

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religion5 months ago

Controversial Views on Women’s Rights and LGBTQ+ Issues from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is affiliated with the archconservative Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), a network known for its patriarchal views and Christian nationalist ideology, with ties to controversial figures like Pastor Doug Wilson who advocates for traditional gender roles and Christian dominion over society.

politics1 year ago

Ireland's Referendum Defeats: Rejection of Constitutional Changes on Family and Women's Roles

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has conceded defeat in the vote over two constitutional amendments that would have broadened the definition of family and of women's roles. The proposed amendments aimed to expand the definition of family to include cohabiting couples and their children, and replace language around a mother's roles with "duties in the home." However, the referendum faced opposition from disability rights and social justice advocates, and ultimately failed to gain enough support from voters. This comes as Ireland continues to transition from a conservative, Catholic country to a more socially liberal society.