Carrying a Big Stick: India’s Gulabi Gang
In every issue, we fix our gaze on an everyday photograph and chase down facts about details in the frame.
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Domestic Violence
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The Hidden Sexism Lurking Behind the Pay Gap
Let’s stop arguing about how much of the pay gap is due to women’s “choices.” Those choices are often products of sexism hidden from view.
Dispatches From the Russian River: The Fall
After Alexis Coe takes a bad fall on a hiking trail, the language of the creek reveals a connection to the city.
The Connection Between Domestic Abuse and Condom Use
A new, large analysis of previous studies finds being in abusive relationships makes women and girls less likely to use contraception of all kinds.
The Fight for Elder Rights
A review of new proposals to put a stop to elder abuse and support the rights of the elderly around the world.
New Insights Into Why Some Men Assault Women
For some, the sense that they are not sufficiently masculine leads to stress, and ultimately to striking out at the women closest to them.
Hunger and Low Blood Sugar Can Spur Domestic Quarrels
In an experiment, scientists found a correlation between low blood glucose and higher levels of spousal frustration.
The Biological Roots of Domestic Violence
Ironically, researchers find the “cuddle hormone” apparently plays a role in sparking violent behavior toward one’s romantic partner.
To Protect Battered Women, You Have to Protect Their Pets
Only three percent of shelters nationwide can accommodate domestic animals, and many people refuse to leave them behind.
When the Violence Comes Home
Doctors consider how to respond to the domestic abuse of female veterans.