Opinion
Views and opinion on the biggest stories of the day from the Editors at Marie Claire
Opinion
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Is the Online Safety Act enough to keep children safe?
The Online Safety Act is not “job done”, says Molly Russell’s father ahead of the general election
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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“My first Saturday night without alcohol was one of the longest nights of my life”
Alcohol-Free Coach Sandra Parker looks back on the ladette culture of the ’90s and argues that Gen X women have been specifically targeted by the alcohol industry
By Sandra Parker
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“Deleting social media saved my life” - An ex-Vogue model opens up about the pressures of personal brands
Leanne Maskell says #livingthedream turned into a living nightmare
By Leanne Maskell
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Cassie’s case against Diddy reminds us why so few women speak out against their abuser
We live in a society where victims are scrutinised and perpetrators are protected
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Michelle Elman says being cheated on made her realise that red flags don’t exist
“We have become a culture of red flag detectors,” says This Morning’s Life Coach
By Michelle Elman
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My generation is supposedly the sex positive one, but slutshaming is a serious problem
Low-rise jeans are back in fashion, David Cameron is back in politics, and blatant slutshaming is once again normalised.
By Beth Ashley
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Me, Myself, and (A)I - this new tech tool removes exes from old photos, but is it healthy?
Here’s why I’d never use an “ex-eraser” tool
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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The power of choosing to be childfree
There’s a freedom in embracing your childfree status and recognising that you’re alright as you are and living accordingly
By Caroline Magennis
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Hear me out, some hangovers are great.
Alcohol stops me overthinking, but there’s a better way to deal with anxiety.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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As a black woman you are held to higher standards and criticised more harshly
The racism Diane Abbott is experiencing is not isolated
By Sheilla Mamona
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We are in a sexual violence epidemic and women are being failed
Wayne Couzens’ previous offences make for harrowing reading, but for many women, the missed red flags come as no surprise.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Can everyone stop hating on Bridget Jones?
Bridget was a victim and symptom of her times, not the cause
By Chloe Laws
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From Pankhurst to Pink: 100 of the most inspiring women from the last 100 years
International Women's Day To mark International Women's Day 2024, we've compiled a list of the 100 most inspirational women from the last century.
By Jenny Proudfoot
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I romanticised my life for a week and I’m happier for it!
I might’ve finally answered the age-old question of how to be happy
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Hands up, who here is watching TV with the subtitles on? Reveal yourselves
“Heavy accents”, “mumbling actors”, and “to hear better” - these are just some of the reasons more and more people are watching TV with subtitles on, but does it really help?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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As an insomniac, I find TikTok’s sleepy girl trend problematic
Opinion Sleepy Girl, Goblin Mode, Bed Rot - is this the era of a lazy girl utopia or has self-optimisation simply had a rebrand?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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FKA twigs’ Calvin Klein advert being banned is layered in misogyny, racism and double standards—here's why
The ASA got it wrong, again
By Chloe Laws
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Russell Brand and why we need to talk to boys about sex, porn and consent
By Uju Asika
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"The wall of silence around Russell Brand's alleged sexual misconduct for the past decade is deeply troubling"
By Jenny Proudfoot
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"The narrative around Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas' separation is deeply sexist"
By Jenny Proudfoot
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"Mason Greenwood had his charges dropped, not cleared - there's a big difference"
By Jenny Proudfoot
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"And Just Like That's Aidan storyline has left me feeling completely cheated"
By Jenny Proudfoot
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The Taliban’s beauty salon ban in Afghanistan is far more sinister than it appears
By Jenny Proudfoot
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As a queer person from Malaysia, here's why I find Matty Healy's actions problematic
By Ash Layo Masing
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We need more 'Kenergy' in the real-world
He’s just Ken. And being just Ken is enough.
By Chloe Laws
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Why are we still allowing powerful men to dismiss sexual abuse allegations?
By Jenny Proudfoot
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"I'm a royalist, but throwing an elaborate Coronation in the cost of living crisis feels deeply inappropriate"
By Jenny Proudfoot