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The heads of three women with dark skin float against a yellow void. Most of them are disconnected from their bodies, free floating -- except for one whose hand holds a sparkling orange drink -- against an ethereal rainbow glow with transcendent looks on their faces, creating a sublime effect.

The Soft Girl Era & it’s Popularity Amongst Black Women

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

The Soft Girl era is not just a trend about aesthetics or fashion — it's a movement of empowerment and self-affirmation for Black women.…

March 9, 2024

In an article about Latino representation, the main character of the upcoming show 'Primos' cries "oye?" as the sun sets over the Hollywood sign and a neighborhood called "Terremoto Heights" in the background.

Disney’s ‘Primos’: Representation Only Matters When Done Right

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

The upcoming Disney Channel animated show has prompted many Latinos to question what it really means to be represented.…

August 28, 2023

In an article about the 'Latin Lover' stereotype, a trio of Latino actors glance warily over their shoulders at anonymous fans shouting sexual innuendos at them.

Miguel O’Hara Is Caught in the Web of the ‘Latin Lover’ Stereotype

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

Latino characters and actors are becoming more prominent in Hollywood. It is imperative that audiences preserve their dignity.…

July 20, 2023

Two male skaters who represent the masculine and feminine sides of men's figure skating.

Men’s Figure Skating Has Some Major Work To Do

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

The struggle for free gender expression within the sport has been anything but easy, and issues still prevail in 2022.…

February 25, 2022

To depict the pervasive dangers of the ideal of the tortured artist, an aestheticized sorrowful, muted blue-toned illustration shows a portrait of Sylvia Plath, who died by suicide, in a frame placed next to flowers and manuscripts.

The Tortured Artist Is a Dangerous and Damaging Stereotype

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Society tells us that the most beautiful art is born out of suffering — a potentially life-threatening lie.…

August 28, 2021

Why the ‘Perfect’ Male Love Interest Is Problematic

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

While this common trope in media may be idealistic, it causes problems by creating unrealistic models of men.…

November 27, 2020

Image of the Dolan twins sitting on a couch

The Dolan Twins Are Redefining Masculinity for Their Gen Z Audience

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

These influencers are breaking down typical male stereotypes by exhibiting vulnerability on their popular YouTube channel and podcast.…

August 27, 2020

Illustration of "One of Us is Lying" novel poster.

‘One of Us Is Lying’ Provides a Fresh Take on ‘The Breakfast Club’

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Karen M. McManus’ young adult mystery novel both upholds and defies the tropes of the classic '80s movie.…

August 21, 2020

Illustration of being feminine in a "Pick Me Girl" world

The ‘Pick Me Girl’ Is the New ‘I’m Not Like Other Girls’

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The trend ravaging TikTok can trace its ancestry to another sexist archetype — and both are the result of internalized misogyny.…

July 19, 2020

‘Crawl’ Spotlights Florida’s Stereotypes at Their Most Extreme

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Why do audiences crave the contradiction that is the Sunshine State?…

June 30, 2019

7 Episodes of ‘Decoded’ That Should Be Required Watching for Mankind

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

The MTV series approaches uncomfortable topics, such as classism, racism and transgender tropes, in a comedic yet thought-provoking way.…

June 13, 2018

Most Common College-Major Stereotypes Debunked

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

Every college major and minor comes with stereotypes and misconceptions. Don't be that guy who thinks they're all true.…

March 31, 2018

5 Stereotypes Surrounding College Students

Lauren Clohessy, Northern Illinois University

The truths of them have been debunked.…

September 28, 2017

The Most Common Stereotypes About Student Athletes, Debunked

Dakota Buhler, George Fox University

If you've ever been jealous of the life of a college athlete, you don't have all the facts.…

May 31, 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

At What Point Do We Stop Calling America the Land of the Free?

Mary Kiser, Trident Technical College

The country's legacy of tolerance can't continue to excuse its actions.…

March 5, 2017

A Liberal in a Red State

Amna Ijaz, Collin College

Red or blue, conservative or liberal, it’s time that America puts stereotypes aside and unites as a nation.…

February 19, 2017

Does TV Really Rot Your Brain?

August Wright, College of Charleston

It’s time to change the channel on long-lived television misconceptions.…

September 19, 2016

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