How to Make a Film for the Female Gaze
In her latest, director Anna Biller portrays the psychological horror of being a beautiful woman in a patriarchal, objectifying culture.
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‘When We Treat Individuals or Entire Countries Like Victims, We Disempower Them’
Activist and author Shannon Galpin discusses rape, empowerment, and how she managed to get the women of Afghanistan…
What Does ‘Nasty Woman’ Merchandise Do for Feminism, Actually?
While mugs and T-shirts can improve awareness, they also distract from much-needed solutions, argues feminist author Andi Zeisler.
Why Is Digital Witchcraft So Appealing to Young Women?
As Christianity increasingly dwindles in popularity with young Americans, the occult is offering girls a safe, flexible, and feminist-friendly alternative.
Leslie Jones May No Longer Own Her Nude Photos, but She Can Own Their Hackers
In the latest Saturday Night Live, the Ghostbusters star proved that leaking nude photos was a poor way to silence a tell-all comedian.
The Secret Lives of Women Online
Private Facebook groups are a new way for women to find sanctuary online, but the consequences of honesty…
Danger Predates the Internet
(Photo: esthervargasc/Flickr) “Online harassment” is no longer useful, or adequate, as a shorthand for the sustained campaigns of…
A Better Way of Talking About Beauty
In her new book, Autumn Whitefield-Madrano argues that we’d be better off with a more inclusive way of…
The American Bar Association’s Ban on Sexist Terms Won’t Eliminate Sexism
It only does away with certain buzzwords.
The Female-Driven Blockbuster Isn’t New—It’s Old
Ghostbusters and Ocean’s Eight don’t mark a turning point for Hollywood so much as a return: From the 1920s to the ’50s, women drove box-office revenue—in drama, comedy, and ensemble films.