Gender Archives

Soldiers, officers and civilian employees attend the commencement ceremony for the U.S. Army's annual observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in the Pentagon Center Courtyard on March 31st, 2015, in Arlington, Virginia.

News in Brief

A Federal Judge Says It’s Unconstitutional to Only Draft Men. Could the U.S. Start Drafting Women Into the Military?

Though the judge's ruling does not make a call to action, a federal commission is currently reviewing the possibility of expanding the Selective Service registration requirement to women.

Kelley Czajka

Black Belt Eagle Scout Writes Songs About Heartbreak and Post-Colonial Anger

The indie musician uses her wistful rock music to explore, and reclaim, her indigenous and queer identity.

Alexa Lee

"Because our [Arab and Muslim] stories aren't told in mainstream media, it's up to us now to control that narrative. ... And until there's equal representation, I'm going to talk about Arab representation and diversity."

Pop Musician Wafia Is Done Wishing She Was White

The Syrian-Iraqi, queer singer-songwriter discusses family, representation, and why she won't compromise on artistic independence.

Alexa Lee

‘You Know Who I Am’: Saweetie Demands Recognition and Respect

Saweetie's brash attitude is more than bravado—it's an essential part of her plan to dominate rap.

Alexa Lee

TOKiMONSTA Refuses to Live With Regret

Producer Jennifer Lee is nominated for a Grammy this year for an album she wrote in the aftermath of life-saving brain surgery.

Alexa Lee

Women Remaking the Music Industry

A running series in which women musicians of color discuss art, labor, and representation in the music industry.

Alexa Lee

No, Psychologists Aren’t ‘Declaring War’ on Traditional Masculinity

Pacific Standard spoke with a psychologist about new guidelines to improve men's psychological and emotional health.

Emily Moon

Environment

Is Gender Unique to Humans?

Evidence from our closest evolutionary relatives suggests that we might not be the only animals with a sense of gender identity.

Jay Schwartz

Social Justice

How Human Bones Reveal the Fallacy of a Biological Sex Binary

Science keeps showing us that sex also doesn't fit in a binary, whether it be determined by genitals, chromosomes, hormones, or skeletons.

Alexandra Kralick

New Research Says Birth Month Can Predict ADHD Diagnoses. But So Can Gender.

A new study indicates that teachers and parents may be looking for ADHD in the wrong places—and missing it in others.

Emma Sarappo