Gender and Sexuality

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Young women raising up, continuing the struggle of previous generations.

Mar 7, 2018 / OppArt / Maureen Winzig

Women protest global gag rule

Trump’s Abortion Gag Rule Is Hurting Reproductive Rights Around the Globe Trump’s Abortion Gag Rule Is Hurting Reproductive Rights Around the Globe

This administration’s version of the Global Gag Rule could impact up to 26 million women worldwide.

Mar 6, 2018 / Michelle Chen

The End of March Madness?

The End of March Madness? The End of March Madness?

Sportswriter Patrick Hruby makes the case for athlete compensation and NCAA systemic change.

Mar 6, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Boy US Flag DC

Do We Need to Redefine Masculinity—or Get Rid of It? Do We Need to Redefine Masculinity—or Get Rid of It?

It might not be enough to expand on masculinity’s so-called “innate properties.” We might have to rethink the idea of innate manhood altogether.

Mar 2, 2018 / Collier Meyerson

Women’s Empowerment, On Camera and Off Camera

Women’s Empowerment, On Camera and Off Camera Women’s Empowerment, On Camera and Off Camera

Time is up. Women are changing the culture of sexual harassment in Hollywood and beyond.

Mar 2, 2018 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Brazil abortion rights

Deceit at a Brazilian ‘Crisis Pregnancy Center’ Deceit at a Brazilian ‘Crisis Pregnancy Center’

A Catholic psychologist in São Paolo tries to shame an undercover reporter into not having an abortion.

Feb 28, 2018 / Andrea Dip

Don Mcgahn CPAC

The White House Is Appointing Anti-Woman Judges The White House Is Appointing Anti-Woman Judges

Counsel Don McGahn is giving a pass to nominees with terrible records on sexual violence and harassment.

Feb 28, 2018 / Nan Aron

International Womens Day Russia Protests

Why Are Russian Women Opposed to #MeToo? Why Are Russian Women Opposed to #MeToo?

Anti-feminist discourse is part of the state media’s anti-Western narrative—Russians need to resist it and stand up for their rights.

Feb 23, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

My Daughter’s Tennis Coach Is a Corrupt Grifter. What Should I Do?

My Daughter’s Tennis Coach Is a Corrupt Grifter. What Should I Do? My Daughter’s Tennis Coach Is a Corrupt Grifter. What Should I Do?

Another reader asks about the end of erotic attention in the workplace.

Feb 23, 2018 / Liza Featherstone

What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About #MeToo

What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About #MeToo What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About #MeToo

There are other, unattended stories, ones that do not deny men’s age-old power over women.

Feb 22, 2018 / Feature / JoAnn Wypijewski

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