women

The Brilliance of Amy Sherman-Palladino’s Leading Ladies in Television

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Insights into two of TV’s most beloved female leads, Lorelai Gilmore and Miriam Maisel.…

January 17, 2024

Untold Stories: Women Deserving of Biopics

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Each woman's journey is a chapter in HerStory, waiting to be celebrated and immortalized through biopics.…

December 19, 2023

in article about activision blizzard lawsuit, blizzard headquarters

Why the Activision Blizzard Lawsuit Settlement Is Not Enough

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Even as the video game company struggles under the weight of multiple civil lawsuits, more still needs to be done to pressure the gaming industry into addressing ongoing sexually discriminatory business practices.…

April 20, 2022

Self’s Interview With Issa Rae Highlights Society’s Obsession With Women’s Personal Lives

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

In a world that expects marriage and children to be everyone's end goal, those who don't conform are publicly judged for their private choices.…

October 11, 2021

A picture of an F1 racing car going around the track.

F1 Racing Has a Long Way To Go Before It’s Truly Inclusive for Women

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

While Formula 1 racing has become more welcoming of female fans and female engineers, the sport still needs significant changes to become a genuinely friendly environment.…

October 26, 2020

Image of a woman shrouded in darkness covering her face, in an article about imposter syndrome.

How Imposter Syndrome Is Disproportionately Affecting Women of Color

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Although men and women experience the phenomenon, women face more feelings of fear and inadequacy in their everyday lives — especially Black women.…

September 3, 2020

In an article about straight women using the phrase "I wish I was gay," a photo of two women in love

Dear Straight Women: Please Stop Saying You Wish You Were Gay

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

These comments might not be explicitly homophobic, but they display the privilege of straight people and trivialize the negative experiences of queer women.…

September 2, 2020

women in pink skirts holding hands; toxic femininity

Just Like Toxic Masculinity, Toxic Femininity Is a Threat to Gender Equality

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Everyone has heard of toxic masculinity's pressure on men to conform. But this trend can be just as damaging to women.…

July 29, 2020

Office Ladies illustration by Alice Yuan for article by Megan Thompson

The All-Access Pass to Dunder Mifflin That Only the ‘Office Ladies’ Can Give

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

If you’re a fan of 'The Office,' then your dream may have finally come true. This podcast gives listeners a unique perspective on the long-running sitcom.…

November 9, 2019