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If Someone Says She’s a Lesbian, She’s a Lesbian

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

Audiences doubt lesbian identification, often venturing into harsh scrutinization of individuals’ dating lives.…

May 7, 2024

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The Toxicity of Purity Culture Persists in Both Evangelical and South Asian Communities

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The belief that women’s sexuality needs to be policed has fallen out of favor in recent years, but in some quarters, the idea still endures.…

March 13, 2021