The Sexual Politics of Full Frontal Nudity on HBO
Male entitlement fantasies are part of a climate in which women are displayed as objects for the sexual fulfillment of men.
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Female Pop Stars: Prepare to Disrobe
An analysis of Rolling Stone magazine covers finds female artists are increasingly sexualized and presented as sex objects.
Unmasking Mardi Gras Deviants
In this edition of 'Wonks Gone Wild,' a researcher spends 500 hours at Mardi Gras celebrations to learn what makes revelers participate in deviant behavior.
The History of Mardi Gras Beadwhores
In this edition of 'Wonks Gone Wild,' one researcher finds an answer to the Mardi Gras question: How do I get someone to throw me some beads?
Bare Breasts Don't Beget Boffo Box Office
A new analysis of five years of box-office data finds nudity and sexuality do not, on average, increase a film's profitability or prestige.