Femininity

The heads of three women with dark skin float against a yellow void. Most of them are disconnected from their bodies, free floating -- except for one whose hand holds a sparkling orange drink -- against an ethereal rainbow glow with transcendent looks on their faces, creating a sublime effect.

The Soft Girl Era & it’s Popularity Amongst Black Women

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

The Soft Girl era is not just a trend about aesthetics or fashion — it's a movement of empowerment and self-affirmation for Black women.…

March 9, 2024

In an article about Doja Cat's recent controversy, half of the rapper's face is portrayed with her old look and the other half her new look.

Doja Cat: The Hatred of Female Artistry and Uncomformity

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Doja Cat has recently been in hot water due to her new look — does this criticism reveal how women are treated in the rap industry?…

October 4, 2023

Jules’ ‘Euphoria’ Episode Is Strongest When It Focuses on Trans Femininity

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

'F--- Anyone Who’s Not A Sea Blob' can come across as disjointed at points, but when it sticks to its central theme, it creates something gut-wrenching.…

February 4, 2021

Illustration of the flip challenge redefining masculinity

The Flip Challenge Exposed Hip-Hop’s Hypermasculine Culture

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Society is redefining what it means to be masculine and feminine. What does that mean for a culture rooted in gender roles?…

April 22, 2020