Historic Church of England deal paves way for first women bishops

"The Church of England has reached an historic agreement on the consecration of women bishops.

After years of struggle to avoid schism, bishops have agreed a formula that enshrines the principle of equality for male and female bishops while appeasing opponents of women’s ordination. ( Read more... )

Why do women always feel colder than men?
"...And women really do feel the cold more than men, but this is because they are better at conserving heat than men. Mark Newton, a scientist at W.L. Gore, the company that makes Gore-Tex, and a researcher at the University of Portsmouth, explains: “Women have a more evenly distributed fat layer and can ( Read more... )

In gender-sensitive Iran, a car designed specially for women
"Iran's biggest motor manufacturer is to take the country's gender sensitivity to new levels by producing a car specially for women.
It will be fitted with features common on the international market but seen as female-specific in Iran's male-dominated culture. These include an automatic ( Read more... )

Saudi cleric says Muslim women should cover all but one eye

"Saudi cleric Sheikh Mohammed al-Habadan has declared that a Muslim veil, or hijab, that covers all but the eyes encourages women to use eye make-up to look seductive, the BBC reported Friday.
Al-Habadan has called on Saudi women to wear a full veil, or niqab, which covers the entire face, ( Read more... )