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Against a dark purple background, a woman with short hair and glasses speaks into a microphone with her finger pointed up, with a #MeToo button pinned to her purple blazer.

Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Nanette’ Changed Comedy Post #MeToo

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Looking at Comedic Techniques and Comedy in Hannah Gadsby's "Nanette" Special Through the Post #MeToo Lens.…

December 7, 2023

An illustration of a woman standing at the door of a dark basement with walls covered in red.

‘Barbarian’: Where Unsettling Horror Meets Intelligent Commentary

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

This 2022 horror flick explores the unique fears that many women face.…

September 9, 2023

In an article on Women's History Month is a photograph of three women in jean jackets facing backward and holding white flowers.

Women’s History Month: Four Feminists You Should Know

Abby Worthington, Arcadia University

These women need to be recognized every day of the year.…

March 31, 2023

An illustration of the Butcher Baker and a rifle

‘The Butcher Baker,’ Elliot Rodger and the Dangers of Misogyny

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

These infamous serial killers illustrate that sexism can be life-threatening.…

November 20, 2022

Title IX, a civil rights law passed in 1972

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Title IX

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

This groundbreaking piece of legislation transformed women's sports and revolutionized the female experience in schools.…

June 26, 2022

Illustration of hands raised in solidarity in an article about Activision Blizzard

The Misogyny at Activision Blizzard Has Prompted a Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

This gaming titan has certainly made their lack of respect for women exceedingly apparent.…

January 19, 2022

Illustration of a hand wrapped in thorns that are being placed by other hands, to represent the negative stereotypes of the Bachelorette series.

Does ‘The Bachelorette’ Empower Women or Does It Reinforce Stereotypes?

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Is the popular dating show uplifting its female contestants? Or is it promoting toxicity and codependency?…

November 18, 2020

Breaking Binary: Discovering the World of Third Genders

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

As transgender visibility increases, seeing might be believing, but understanding is so much more.…

December 26, 2019

Where Are the Women in Electronic Music?

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

The electronic music scene is in desperate need of a feminist revolution.…

July 11, 2019

Stephen Curry Wrote an Amazing Letter Supporting Women’s Equality

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

He and LeBron are setting a new standard for socially conscious superstars.…

August 28, 2018

Why Men Should Consider Taking Their Wife’s Last Name

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

Saying 'I do' doesn't have to mean saying goodbye to a crucial part of a woman's identity.…

August 17, 2018

The San Antonio Spurs’ New Co-Ed Dance Team Might Not Be As Equitable As It Seems

Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

You can usher in the new without trashing the old.…

August 7, 2018

Take-Aways from Trump’s Presence at the G7 Summit

Rebecca Crosby, American University

The 45th president spurred more than his fair share of controversy at the 44th G7 Summit shortly before his meeting with Kim Jong Un.…

June 11, 2018

8 Common Feminist Stereotypes and Why They Should Die Out

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

All of these myths are either made-up or wildly exaggerated, but they're still important to know.…

May 8, 2018

Something’s Burning: People Are Roasting ‘Chef’s Table’ for Its Lack of Female Chefs

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

With Netflix’s new ‘Chef’s Table: Pastry’ trailer, there is an obvious lack of female chefs and people are not having it.…

April 3, 2018

Why Mangagement Rings Should Definitely Become a Thing

Brittany Sims, Temple University

From Ed Sheeran to David Otunga, more and more famous celebrities are sporting "mangagement rings," but will the trend last?…

March 16, 2018

4 Rights Saudi Arabian Women Will Gain in 2018

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Saudi Arabian women have long been denied the same rights as men, but things will start to change in 2018.…

March 12, 2018

It’s Time to Focus on Female Leaders in the Film Industry

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

Reese Witherspoon’s production company, Pacific Standard, has marked a new age for women in the entertainment industry.…

February 10, 2018

The Canadian Senate Has Passed a Gender-Neutral National Anthem

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

By changing the language to include women, Canada’s gender-neutral national anthem has taken a step to rectify its patriarchal vestiges.…

February 7, 2018

The White Beauty Issue Behind Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Relationship

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

The relationship of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry provides insight into the problem of the ideal white beauty within the black community.…

December 24, 2017

The Women in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Are Changing The Show

Dakota Buhler, George Fox University

The show is altering a notably gender-equal competition, and it’s not a good thing.…

September 19, 2017

Word to the Wise in the Fight for Women's Rights

3 Basic Ways to Promote Women’s Rights

Shannon Mondesir, Brooklyn College

If feminism ever seems too complicated, just focus on these three goals.…

April 16, 2017

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