And of the 37 percent of girls who don’t feel represented, 38 percent thought lead roles in stories always seemed to be boys. More than a quarter (27 percent) of parents also agreed that there is a lack of representation of their children – with things like being an only …
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This hidden masterpiece could fetch at least £10million when it goes on the market at a private sale, attracting interest from across the globe. The stunning portrait was by Robert Peake (1551-1619) who was the official painter to James I and is dated 1608 and signed by the artist with …
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