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Producer Caralene Robinson on Why We Need More Transgender Films
Producer Caralene Robinson on filmmaking, working in entertainment, and why it’s great to be a woman now.
How Math Magazine is Changing the Way We Think About Women’s Sexuality
Inclusive sex-positive content is surprisingly hard to find. Math Magazine is on a mission to change that.
Bollywood Powerhouse Twinkle Khanna Talks Women’s Rights at the UN
When Twinkle Khanna was growing up in Mumbai, women were not encouraged to speak their mind.
Why We Need More Female Music Fans
Fandoms surrounding musicians like Hayley Williams of Paramore show us how women and girls are driving forces in the music industry.
From Drummer to Media Entrepreneur: One Woman’s Journey
When Mindy Abovitz couldn’t find a community of female drummers and beatmakers, she decided to build it herself.
Why We Need an All-Black Press
The 2016 presidential election included a candidate whose campaign slogan was “Make America Great Again,” but truth be told, America has never been great for Blacks.
Hot Mess in Distress: Why We Love to Hate on Female Celebrities
Compare the media’s treatment of Amy Winehouse to that of Mel Gibson, and we see how quickly female celebrities are branded a “hot mess.”
Shonda Rhimes’ Netflix Deal Has TV Networks Worried … And It Should
After more than a decade as a hitmaker for ABC, Shonda Rhimes is moving to Netflix and the move is drawing a lot of attention.
Tracy Moore: What Growing Up Poor Can Teach Us About Bridging the Class Divide
Growing up in a working-class family, Tracy Moore’s childhood was defined by what she lacked—financial security and social mobility.
Overcoming Sexism in Publishing: An Interview with Erin Cox
The world of publishing has traditionally been considered a boys’ club. But according to publishing executive Erin Cox, sexism is only part of the picture.
Beyond Slingbacks & Sex Tips: The Future of Women’s Media
Recent shifts in women’s media are leading to questions about what lies ahead.
Infographic: The History of Women’s Media
In 1693, the first women’s magazine, The Ladies’ Mercury, begins publication. Its run only lasts for four issues.
Print Issue Feature: Divya Victor’s “This Whiteness is Bob Saget”
Divya Victor, an AWT contributing poet to the Play issue, fittingly wrote “This Whiteness is Bob Saget” on a dare. It rose from a conversation about racial fetishes and sexual identification, eventually…