Has Anita Sarkeesian Been Silenced?
Gamergate is a cautionary tale that may dampen others’ willingness to speak out, but the problems of video game misogyny and the online harassment of women are more visible than ever.
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Why Lesbians and Gay Men Don’t Live in the Same Areas
Gay men are still men and what woman wants to live near so many of them?
Four Things That Contribute to the Gender Pay Gap
It's not just about women getting paid less than men for the same work.
Can Digital Vigilantism Make the Internet Safer for Women?
Curt Schilling's war against Internet trolls follows a distinctly American tradition of justice. Namely, it's about more than just vengeance.
Can Feminist Ryan Gosling Really Make Men More Feminist?
A small study suggests the meme that delighted many a straight feminist woman may actually increase support for feminist ideals among men. But true progress will be made when more men buy into the movement’s message without a glistening male spokesperson telling them they should.
Don’t Ask an Athlete to Twirl
Asking Serena Williams and Eugenie Bouchard to "twirl" isn't right, and it's emblematic of a larger problem.
A ‘Brilliant’ New Theory on the Gender Gap
A new study suggests the gender disparities in academia come from how much a field values raw talent.
Don’t Believe the FBI’s Most Recent Hate Crime Statistics
Crimes targeting black and transgender Americans persist, but they are under-reported and under-recorded.
Hurricanes With Female Names Are More Deadly
Researchers find giving a storm a feminine name inadvertently conveys the impression that it isn't all that dangerous. The result is inadequate preparation—and a higher death toll.
What to Wear?
Feminist scholars aren’t yet liberated from restrictive clothing norms, but at least they think about why they’re wearing what they’re wearing.