gender studies
Florida Republicans Are Terrified of Gender Studies Majors
A new DeSantis-backed bill would ban gender studies, “intersectionality,” and “critical race theory” from the state’s public colleges and universities.
Students Talk About Taking College Classes With NXIVM's Allison Mack
"What was really disturbing is... I thought she was cool. We agreed on a lot of the same things."
Two Dudes Wrote a Fake Penis Study and Got It Published to Slam Gender Research
It goes on to state that if we shift our societal understanding of the penis, we could better combat climate change.
How the Combative Beginning of Women's Studies Shaped Feminist In-Fighting Today
At the West Coast Women's Studies Conference of 1973, scholars in the new academic discipline gathered to discuss sisterhood, survival tactics, and how the conference organizers had marginalized basically everyone. The atmosphere was tense and chaotic...
Why Men Are Afraid of Going Vegan
The popularity of plant-based diets may be on the rise, but they are still overwhelmingly taken up by women. In order to find out why, I asked two very different experts: Cro-Mags frontman John Joseph, and radical feminist Carol J. Adams.
When the Economy Is Weak, Men Get Swole, Study Claims
A researcher looking at the trend of men who train their bodies to become extremely fit suggest there may be a correlation between a poor economy and a pumped-up bod.
Australian High Schools Are Now Teaching Feminism to Their Students
Later this month, Victoria will become the first Australian state to offer feminist theory as an elective.
Why the LGBT Community Needs Drag More Than Ever
In another blow to LGBT nightlife, London's legendary drag bar the Black Cap has closed. But the community is resilient. We spoke to several 20-something drag queens about the enduring appeal of maxi dresses, make-up, and activism.
Remembering '$pread,' the Magazine That Gave Sex Workers a Voice
"The idea of a magazine where sex workers could actually speak instead of being spoken about was really revolutionary."
The Guy Who Was Raped by a Girl
Charles was a charming, mellow kid. He was sharp, but had a really goofy sense of humor, which is why I couldn’t tell if he was joking when he told me a girl had raped him.