Sexism: Female farmers fighting back

Do you know any twins? Or perhaps you are a twin yourself! Many people are fascinated by the lives of twins, but what questions should you avoid asking when you meet a twin? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interac ... Show More

Do you prefer healthy, homemade snacks... or modern, packaged goodies?Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250821SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc. ... Show More

What was your favourite toy as a child? And would you consider playing with it as an adult...? It's not just kids who like to play with toys – many adults like to buy kids' toys for themselves! Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, w ... Show More

"Sexism in the French Language" Transcription : https://www.patreon.com/posts/le-sexisme-dans-70051586 

Women are working more and men are working less since the pandemic. 

Feminism as a movement gets a lot right: equality for all shouldn't be up for debate. But feminism as an institution has become regressive in many cases. 

March is Women’s History Month where we celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States throughout American history in a variety of fields. Charlotte E. Ray. Belva Lockwood. Sandra Day O’Connor. Ruth Bader Ginsberg. These are just some of the standout women who h ... Show More

Despite making up roughly half of the U.S. population, women only make up about one-quarter of representatives and senators. And this trend is not just national—it holds true globally as well. What explains why women are underrepresented in politics? If women are just as likely t ... Show More

升职难？别哭了，谁让你是女人！找工作难？别哭了，谁叫你是女生！虽然我们极力想要公平，歧视还是无处不在。做女人，还是做女强人？做女职员，还是女上司？并不是努力就可以。到底是性别差异，还是性别歧视？在让人又爱又恨的职场，男女是否能真正平等？ Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1551 

In many countries around the world more women than men take law degrees but they're still much less likely to make partner or become a judge. Kim Chakenetsa talks to two lawyers from Egypt and the UK about the discrimination they face and the need for a more diverse legal profess ... Show More

Ich spreche in Slow German selten von der Vergangenheit. Warum das so ist, kann ich Euch erklären: Weil ich die Gegenwart so spannend finde! Aber natürlich ist die Geschichte wichtig, also heute mal ein Thema aus der Vergangenheit. Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg lag Deutschland in Sc ... Show More