sex education

‘Mean Girls’ and Meaner Sex-Ed Courses

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

As it turns out, schools across the U.S. seem to be using "Mean Girls" as a model for their courses.…

February 3, 2023

An illustration of the newest actors to Doctor who, Ncuti Gatwa and Yasmin Finney

‘Doctor Who’ Has Found Its New Doctor and Companion in Ncuti Gatwa and Yasmin Finney

Virginia Beall, Elon University

The new actors signal a shift in the classic BBC television show.…

June 27, 2022

An illustration of a mother and her young daughter for mother's day.

Top 10 Mothers in Film and TV To Celebrate Mother’s Day

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

These amazing moms show strength and resilience even during the most difficult times.…

April 29, 2022

A picture of faces drawn in a high school notebook

Teen Dramas Like ‘Euphoria’ Can Create Unrealistic Expectations for High School

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

The glamorization of adult themes and age-inappropriate casting can lead to problematic assumptions made about real life.…

February 16, 2022

Cal from Netflix's Sex Education stands in front of spotlights.

‘Sex Education’ Portrays the Importance of Nonbinary Representation

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The Netflix hit's newest season introduces Cal, a Black nonbinary character who presents a new standard for intersectional representation in the media.…

October 10, 2021

A photo of Eric Effiong from Sex Education for an article about gender nonconforming individuals. (Image via Google Images)

‘Sex Education’ Accurately Portrays the Battles of Gender Nonconformers

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Despite the stark violence and discrimination that exists in the television industry, Netflix champions Eric Effiong and the intersection of his ethnicity, race and sexuality in largely positive ways.…

March 22, 2021

in an article about the female gaze, a man and woman staring at each other

You’ve Heard of the Male Gaze, but What About the Female Gaze?

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The discussion is gaining traction on TikTok: How do the two concepts compare and how can we identify them in media?…

February 4, 2021

What Can U.S. Sex Education Teachers Learn From The Netherlands?

Katherine Bry, Washington University

How does the U.S.'s fear-based sex education stack up against sex education that emphasizes pleasure?…

October 26, 2020

Sex education might be the answer to the abortion debate. (Photo by Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition on Unsplash)

Breaking Down the Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Divide, and Addressing the Real Problem

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

The topic of abortion has been put up for debate many times, but the issue at its core could help clear the divide.…

October 6, 2020

Illustration by Daisy Daniels of the TV shows

5 TV Shows to Hold You Over During the Pandemic’s TV Lull

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

Quarantine has greatly slowed production of new television programming, but have no fear. Here is some must-watch content from recent years that you can watch right now.…

August 13, 2020

Why Aimee’s Storyline on Season 2 of ‘Sex Education’ Is so Important

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Taking its cue from the #MeToo movement, the Netflix series follows one of its characters as she processes the trauma resulting from a sexual assault on public transportation.…

February 7, 2020