female bodies

Illustration of a man looking disgusted at two women's body hair for an article about hair removal stigmas.

Why Body Hair Removal Should Be a Choice, Not an Obligation

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Shaving has been scientifically proven to be unnecessary both hygienically and biologically, so why is skipping the act still stigmatized for women?…

December 30, 2021

‘That Girl’ Is Not Who You Think She Is

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

TikTok has been inundated with videos about this super-productive, effortlessly healthy persona. Unfortunately, she's obscuring our image of wellness and confidence.…

September 23, 2021

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on dress codes

Canadian Schoolboys Are Wearing Skirts To Protest School Dress Codes

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Male High school students from Québec made big waves as they challenged the sexism and oversexualization of female bodies built into school clothing regulations.…

November 1, 2020

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