Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, reinstated for the Olympics despite a previous disqualification due to a failed gender eligibility test, has faced controversy and scrutiny in her opening bout. Her opponent, Angela Carini, abruptly withdrew due to injury, but the incident sparked debate about Khelif’s eligibility and fueled questions regarding the IOC’s guidelines on athletes with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD).
Rep. Lauren Boebert is raising funds for Italian Olympic boxer Angela Carini, who was defeated in a fight against an Algerian opponent deemed to have male chromosomes, despite previously failing gender eligibility tests. Boebert criticizes the Olympics for allowing the competitor to participate and argues that it is unfair for women to compete against men in physical competitions.
Actor Paul Mescal’s recent appearance in short shorts at the Gucci show sparked online fascination with his thighs, prompting a discussion about male objectification in a culture increasingly obsessed with body image. This essay explores the double standard of male versus female objectification and examines the increasing trend of showcasing male bodies in a more revealing way.
London’s Saatchi Gallery showcases the evolution of fashion photography in its summer exhibition, ‘Beyond Fashion.’ The exhibition features works from nearly 50 photographers, spanning from the 1980s to the present day. It explores fashion photography’s shift from product presentation to artistic expression, showcasing themes of beauty, identity, and gender. One of the exhibition’s highlights is ‘Under Your Smell,’ an immersive installation by Swiss university students that interprets Jean Paul Gaultier perfumes through fabric prints. Paris-based photographer Jonathan de Villiers also presents his work, which challenges industry norms by juxtaposing luxury jewelry with everyday scenes. ‘Beyond Fashion’ celebrates the transformation of fashion photography into a captivating visual language and runs until September 8, 2024.
A new study has found that hospital patients who are treated by women doctors are less likely to die and to be readmitted. The research, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, found that the mortality rate for female patients was 8.15 per cent when treated by women physicians in comparison to 8.38 per cent when the doctor was male – which researchers deem a “clinically significant” difference. The mortality rate for male patients treated by female doctors was 10.15 per cent – less than the 10.23 per cent rate for male physicians.
