"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"New research suggests women are now more confident than men in tackling household DIY tasks. Motoring and cycling firm Halfords' study indicates a reversal from previous generations, especially among young women. They reportedly excel at jobs like decorating, putting up shelves, and bleeding radiators, yet feel less assured in the kitchen. A survey of 2,000 adults found nearly half of women confident in painting and decorating, compared to just 28 per cent of men."
"Jessica Frame, managing director of retail at Halfords, said: This research shows a clear generational shift for the first time, young women are more confident than men when it comes to DIY around the home, a very different picture than we see with older generations. This shows that we're shedding outdated stereotypes so that gender isn't a factor when it comes to these impor"
The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across issues including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, and keeps reporting paywall-free, funded by those who can afford it. Halfords' research surveyed 2,000 adults and found young women now report higher confidence than men in household DIY tasks, representing a reversal from older generations. Nearly half of women felt confident in painting and decorating versus 28% of men. Young women were more willing to put up shelves, while men reported lower confidence in tasks like changing lightbulbs. Women reported lower confidence specifically in kitchen tasks.
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