LGBTQIA+

In an article about the bimboification of knowledge, a young blonde woman stands in front of textbooks with lipstick marks all over them.

Be Hot, Be A Bimbo

Embracing femininity, liberalism and being hot: the term has found a new and improved definition on TikTok.…

May 4, 2023

The Asexuality Spectrum and Its Wide Range of Identities

The people who fall under the ‘+’ part of LGBTQ+ are often forgotten, and as a result, people may struggle to find the word they need to describe a core part of who they are.…

December 15, 2021

Illustration of Steven from Steven Universe smiling

Steven Isn’t His Mom and I’m Not a Girl: A Look at ‘Steven Universe’

Jayar Brenner, Michigan State University

Even though there isn't a transgender character until later on in the show, any trans person will be able to relate to the main character's identity struggles.…

July 15, 2021

Illustration by June Le in article about Billy Eichner wanting gay actors to play gay icons

Billy Eichner Says More LGBTQ+ Actors Need To Be Cast as Gay Icons

Audrey Martin, Boston University

There are now more LGBTQ+ focused biopics, movies, TV shows and other forms of media, but it's not LGBTQ+ actors who are telling these stories.…

August 1, 2020

A girl coming out amid a rainbow and stars.

Coming Out Is Not an Obligation

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

For some, figuring out how to tell the world who they are is a wonderful, liberating step, but it may not be the right choice for all.…

July 21, 2020

illustration by Veronica Chen in article about asexual and aromantic representation

Finding Asexual and Aromantic Representation in a Sex-Obsessed World

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

Asexuality and aromanticism are seemingly impossible to find in mainstream pop culture, but what if we look beyond the labels?…

July 17, 2020

‘How We Fight For Our Lives’ Gracefully Conveys the Human Experience

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Saeed Jones' memoir is an honest and striking coming-of-age story about the Black queer experience and fighting to become yourself.…

June 30, 2020

Writing for diversity: book spines arranged by color to resemble a rainbow.

Making Your Writing Inclusive, Even If It’s Outside Your Own Experiences

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

In attempts to combat the lack of diversity, writers from non-marginalized communities often miss the mark when writing about groups they don’t identify with.…

June 15, 2020