Encouraging Update: The French City Striving to Stamp Out Sexism | Good News Today

Encouraging Update: The French City Striving to Stamp Out Sexism | Good News Today

Why this story matters: While challenges remain, stories like this demonstrate that constructive action can make a real difference. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to women, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. T he public spaces in Nantes, a city along the Loire River in the west of France, might at first glance seem just like those in any other part of Europe. Across the city, there are numerous bike lanes, bustling fresh produce markets and pretty, historic squares. But on closer inspection, there are signs of a profound attempt to make the city, its facilities and its built environment a more equitable place for women. Hundreds of streets now bear the names of women, including Joséphine Baker, Frida Kahlo and Clémence Lefeuvre — the little-known creator of local specialty beurre blanc sauce. School yards, once dominated by soccer pitches, have been remodeled to incorporate spaces for calm and creativity. Stations for breastfeedi…