Gender stereotypes have been present throughout history but the timeline of gendered toys is surprisingly short. Until recently, pink and blue had opposite meanings as gender markers.
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More White Women Are Beginning to Want Change
White women have historically voted for their party, but that trend seems to be shifting. Following the 2018 midterm elections, we’re seeing a change for the first time.
The Objects Women Carry For Protection While Walking Alone
“The Walk” is a new art series by Rora Blue that explores objects women carry for protection when walking alone.
New Children’s Library Is Creating a Sense of Community for Women and Children In Need
The newly redesigned children’s library at Concourse House is providing a space for residents to come together.
“Middlegame”: A Dance That Has Stood the Test of Time
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.