Dusan Tynek’s “Middlegame” goes beyond the artistic to shed light on some of the political and gender tensions we’re currently facing.
How Cell Phones Hamper Our Ability to Appreciate Art Exhibitions
Viewing art exhibitions through the lens of our cell phones might make them more Instagrammable, but it could be diluting our experience.
Poetry—Congo: A Burial Hymn by Sarah Lubala
Exile is the brother of death. —Berber Proverb
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.
What Does It Mean to Do Business Like a Feminist?
The recent increase in women-owned companies is proving that feminist values can have an impact on more than just the bottom line.
Overseas Romances: Why Do We Fall So Easily When We Travel?
Sometimes it just takes leaving home to fall in love. Hear about the unlikely travel romances of these three seasoned globetrotters.
The Journey Home: Women Travel to Retrace Their Roots
As women grow more interested in connecting with their roots, it’s no surprise that the allure of heritage travel is growing.
How Starfish Can Help Us Rethink Gender—and Influence Design
Tel Aviv designer Naama Agassi discusses her trophy design for the iphiGenia Gender Design Award and why it’s based on starfish.
Australian Filmmaker’s New Short Film Aims to Destigmatize Abortion
Jordan Fassina’s “That Thing I Had That One Time” offers a candid look at abortion and emphasizes the importance of taking the stigma out of the equation.
5 Little-Known Women in History You Should Know
Learn about five little-known women in history who made big contributions to our modern world, from Akiko Yosano to Rosalind Franklin.
Why All Men Should Be Feminists (According to a Male Feminist)
Here’s a piece of advice for you, guys: You don’t need to be ashamed of your privilege—but you need to be aware of it.
“Rock-and-Roll Woman: The 50 Fiercest Female Rockers” By Meredith Ochs
Radio personality Meredith Ochs takes a look at 50 rock icons, such as Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, and Patti Smith, who indelibly shook up the music scene.
Why Is Breastfeeding So Hard?
One AWT editor juggles the demands of being a new mom learning to breastfeed.
Artist Alia Ali is Challenging Our Perception of Bodies
How do you read a body completely covered in patterned fabric? Artist Alia Ali obscures culture, race, and gender to unveil our assumptions about identity.