Facebook’s trans-inclusive gender options impacts everyone
By asking users how they identify, Facebook started an important conversation on identity—one we should all be listening to.
On Feb 27, 2014 by Greg Stevens
VIDA Count tallies female employement at literary publications in 2013
There are big moves forward in terms of byline equality—for some.
On Feb 24, 2014 by Audra Schroeder
Dude regrets livetweeting date with transgender woman ‘in the name of comedy’
No joke is worth a walk of shame like this.
On Feb 14, 2014 by Miles Klee
You can now choose a custom gender on Facebook
Though it’s not a perfect solution, Facebook’s new customized gender settings are a huge step forward for gender rights.
On Feb 13, 2014 by Aja Romano
Can Oculus Rift show us what it’s like to swap genders?
The body-swap film genre could become a reality.
On Jan 22, 2014 by Audra Schroeder
‘Attack on Titan’ creator gets the last word in debate over character’s gender
Gendered pronouns work a bit differently in Japanese, as fans of the hottest anime of the moment are learning.
On Jan 16, 2014 by Aja Romano
These cheeky sex-ed animations are going viral in China
A popular three-part series demystifies fertility and gender.
On Nov 5, 2013 by Miles Klee
This is the most stirring ode to menstruation you’ll ever see
Somebody get this on Broadway, stat.
On Oct 22, 2013 by Miles Klee
What Google searches can tell us about misogyny
A striking series of images confirms we still have far to go.
On Oct 21, 2013 by Miles Klee
Pick-up artist spurns ‘gold digger’ for cheap laughs
I ain’t sayin’ she’s a gold digger…
On Oct 15, 2013 by Miles Klee
How playing with a ‘sexy’ avatar affects female gamers
Stanford researchers find women are strongly affected by their onscreen selves.
On Oct 14, 2013 by Miles Klee
The odds of meeting the love of your life in college
Here are the institutions where you’re likely to get lucky—for life.
On Oct 8, 2013 by Miles Klee
The Internet gender gap is wider than you think
Worldwide, 200 million fewer women are online than men.
On Sep 25, 2013 by Tim Sampson
‘The Boy Kings’ author Kate Losse accuses Dave Eggers of plagiarizing her life
The tech industry’s gender problem flares up once again.
On Sep 19, 2013 by Miles Klee
BBC radio presenter strips down for a shot-by-shot ‘Wrecking Ball’ homage
This is the only thing more uncomfortable than watching the genuine article.
On Sep 16, 2013 by Miles Klee
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