“The Female Persuasion” follows a bright but soft-spoken high school suburbanite through a series of events that lead to her identification as a capital F feminist.
The Complicated Gender History of Pink and Blue
Gender stereotypes have been present throughout history but until recently, pink and blue had opposite meanings as gender markers.
Cracked Crystal Promises
Lisa Smith breaks the stigma around cocaine addiction, particularly for women.
Women in the Shadow of the Criminal Justice System
Although men make up the vast majority of prison inmates, it is women who largely bear the brunt of the challenges spurred by the mass incarceration crisis.
Poetry: Occult Autumnal by Lisa Russ Spaar
Poetry by Lisa Russ Spaar and illustrations by Chika Osaka.
All In: Kimberly Dowdell on Bringing People Together and Diversity of Thought
Kimberly Dowdell is a licensed architect and frequent speaker on the topic of the future of architecture.
How Marian Anderson’s Music Helped Combat Racial Equality
Marian Anderson used her rejection and status to shine a light on racial inequality and unite Americans.
Sex Worker Mutual Aid Combats Persistent Exclusion of Migrant Massage Workers
Sex worker mutual aid efforts are some of the only resources that sex workers have been able to turn to during these difficult times.
Unseen Pictures of Female Icons by Susan Wood
Wood’s photo book is a celebration of female icons including Barbara Chase-Riboud, Yoko Ono and Gloria Steinem.
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