gender issues

An illustration of the women from the UK and US television shows, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”

The Women of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Deserved Better

Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University

Female comedians can be just as funny as male comedians. They just don't get the same opportunities.…

May 23, 2023

An intersex person standing in a purple circle.

It’s Plain and Simple: Intersex Discrimination Is Sexist, Not ‘Intersexist’

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

Sexism conjures up ideas of women being victimized. Mistakenly, the term is never used to describe discrimination against intersex people.…

July 7, 2020

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

How to Talk to Your Younger Sibling About Sex

Abby Wolfe, Colgate University

Since older siblings can sometimes be the best sex-ed teachers, here are four important topics to cover and a few links about how to get the conversation started.…

July 9, 2017