5 Reasons Why Pointlessly Gendered Products Are a Problem
Gendered products aren’t just a gag. They’re a ubiquitous and aggressive ideological force, shaping how we think, what we do, and how much money we have.
We’re Not Opposite Sexes, But Television Wants You to Think That We Are
Another example of an advertisement that plays off of tired stereotypes.
Should White People Wear Dreadlocks?
This a question for The1Janitor, who offers some interesting perspective on cultural appropriation.
What Happened to All of the Women in Computer Science?
Growing up with a personal computer is a strong predictor for choosing computer science as a major, but parents have been buying their daughters other things.
Women in Apocalyptic Fiction Shaving Their Armpits
Because our interest in realism apparently only goes so far.
Gender Segregation of Toys Is on the Rise
Charting the use of "toys for boys" and "toys for girls" in American English.
Theories of the First Topsy-Turvy Doll
The general consensus seems to be that these dolls were primarily for enslaved children, but the purpose of the dolls isn’t clearly understood.
What Sociologists Can Tell Us About Serial Killing
Might cultural and structural variables predict state variation in the rate of male serial killer activity?
U.S. Schools Are Teaching Our Children That Native Americans Are History
Professor Sarah Shear examined the academic standards for elementary and secondary school education in all 50 states.