Sexism

Comedians Debate: Is Amy Schumer’s ‘Trainwreck’ Sexist, or the New Feminism?

Comedians Debate: Is Amy Schumer’s ‘Trainwreck’ Sexist, or the New Feminism? Comedians Debate: Is Amy Schumer’s ‘Trainwreck’ Sexist, or the New Feminism?

The feminist comedian and filmmaker is everywhere—and her fans’ expectations are mounting.

Aug 6, 2015 / Katie Halper

Out in the Night

Black Women Vilified as a ‘Lesbian Wolf Pack’ Speak for Themselves in a New Film Black Women Vilified as a ‘Lesbian Wolf Pack’ Speak for Themselves in a New Film

Out in the Night tells the story of the New Jersey Four, women who faced felony charges after defending themselves against an attacker.

Jul 2, 2015 / Dani McClain

Teresa Buchanan

This Professor Was Fired for Saying ‘Fuck No’ in Class This Professor Was Fired for Saying ‘Fuck No’ in Class

The misuse of sexual-harassment policies by pusillanimous college administrators is creating a campus panic.

Jul 2, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is applauded

We Need to Do More Than Fix the Pipeline to Get Parity for Women in Office We Need to Do More Than Fix the Pipeline to Get Parity for Women in Office

Without Title IX, women athletes would not have had the opportunities that they do today. We need a similar movement for women candidates.

Jun 19, 2015 / Cynthia Terrell

The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism

The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism

Outright prejudice from top FIFA leaders is undermining the legacy of Brazil's most accomplished star.

Jun 16, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Students of color

Education Alone Won’t Put an End to Equal Pay Days Education Alone Won’t Put an End to Equal Pay Days

More education helps an individual woman earn better, but it doesn’t erase the gender wage gap.

Apr 14, 2015 / Bryce Covert

Trevor Noah’s Tweets Are Awful and Sexist. Don’t Fire Him for Them.

Trevor Noah’s Tweets Are Awful and Sexist. Don’t Fire Him for Them. Trevor Noah’s Tweets Are Awful and Sexist. Don’t Fire Him for Them.

The best response to the new Daily Show host’s sexism would be to put more women in the writers’ room.

Mar 31, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Goldberg

Spreading Feminism Far and Wide

Spreading Feminism Far and Wide Spreading Feminism Far and Wide

Straight talk about essentialism, sexism, leaning in and speaking out.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Betsy Reed and Katha Pollitt

FIFA Denies Women’s World Cup Players an Equal Playing Field—Literally

FIFA Denies Women’s World Cup Players an Equal Playing Field—Literally FIFA Denies Women’s World Cup Players an Equal Playing Field—Literally

A bafflingly sexist move could scar the 2015 Women's World Cup.

Oct 31, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Girls Speak Out Against Sexist School Dress Codes

Girls Speak Out Against Sexist School Dress Codes Girls Speak Out Against Sexist School Dress Codes

Young women are fed up with being pressured to curate their appearance and, by extension, others’ potentially lecherous thoughts about them. They’re fighting back.

Aug 27, 2014 / StudentNation / Cecilia D’Anastasio and StudentNation

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