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Document Journal
3 days ago
Writing

Stacy Skolnik's genre-bending 'The Ginny Suite' is an experiment in post-pandemic poetics

The Ginny Suite challenges the boundaries of fiction by combining various forms and narratives to create a speculative autofiction novel. [ more ]
#race
Juxtapoz
2 weeks ago
Design

Juxtapoz Magazine - Tschabalala Self Goes "Around the Way" @ EMMA in Finland

Tschabalala Self's works blend painting with collage elements, incorporating textiles, threads, and recycled materials to explore themes of race and gender. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

'These environments pit people against each other': Playwright Ife Olujobi on being the only Black person at work

Fiction can reveal painful truths of marginalization in the workplace. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Ohio State University health sciences course requires students to engage with 'White Privilege Knapsack'

A health sciences program at Ohio State University requires students to address their privileges if they are White, heterosexual, or able-bodied.
The course includes an assignment called "Unpack the Invisible Knapsack" which asks students to examine their privilege.
The assignment is based on Peggy McIntosh's essay "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack." [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Education

For Republican Governors, Civics Is the Latest Education Battleground

Florida, South Dakota, and Virginia are implementing a controversial overhaul of civics education.
Republican governors Ron DeSantis, Kristi Noem, and Glenn Youngkin are leading the revamp.
The changes include restrictions on how race and gender are discussed in schools. [ more ]
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#taylor-swift
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Writing

It's Time for Men to Make an Admission About Taylor Swift

Misting up to Taylor Swift songs is a common emotional experience, even for tough characters like professional stuntman Colt Seavers. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Music

I Am a Skeptical Swiftie. Taylor Deserves More of Us.

Swift's music initially alienated some listeners, but later resonated with them as they navigated growing up and societal pressures. [ more ]
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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago
Design

'The experience of giving birth is so abstract and intense': Loie Hollowell on the challenge of painting pregnancy

Pregnancy and birth have historically been underrepresented in Western visual art, with artists like Loie Hollowell working to change this narrative through their feminist mysticism. [ more ]
BKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Museum Presents: 'In the Now: Gender and Nation in Europe'

The Brooklyn Museum will display the work of 47 women artists challenging gender, nationhood, and photography in an upcoming exhibit.
The exhibition features photo-based artwork made since 2000 by women artists from over 16 European countries.
The exhibition explores issues of migration, nationalism, and patriarchal power structures, while also resisting the male-centric focus of the history of photography. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Bald man or woman with wet hair who would get the job? | Letter

Perception of baldness among men and women in professional settings. [ more ]
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LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

The Mormon Church is at a crossroads over LGBTQ+ folks. There's only one right way to go.

LDS Church's positions on sexuality and gender have evolved over time
Teachings on sexuality and gender in the LDS Church have undergone significant shifts and reversals. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

An Asexual Monogamous Black Man And A Queer Poly Black Woman Make Love Theirs

Daren and Jenn Jackson embody authentic love while challenging societal norms about gender and sexuality.
Their podcast 'That Black Couple' sheds light on Black queer experiences, polyamory, and asexuality. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Relationships

This Couple Is Poly, Queer, Asexual And Shattering All Misconceptions

Black love has no limits in terms of gender and sexuality.
Polyamory and asexuality in Black relationships challenge stereotypes. [ more ]
Advocate.com
4 months ago
Music

Rapper Baby Tate's pansexual Sexploration

Baby Tate's latest EP, Sexploration: The Musical, explores her sexuality and showcases love and representation for the LGBTQ+ community.
The project features visuals for each song, presented as a musical in five acts, that explore different aspects of sexuality and gender. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 months ago
SF LGBT

This is the truly fascinating history of the word 'queer'

The word 'queer' has different meanings to different people.
'Queer' has been reclaimed by many LGBTQ+ people as an inclusive term. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Maryse Conde, Grande Dame' of Francophone Literature, Dies at 90

Maryse Conde was a prolific writer known for exploring race, gender, and colonialism in the Francophone world.
Conde's work reflected a kaleidoscopic cosmopolitanism, drawing from various cultures and historical settings. [ more ]
#fashion
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago
Women

The Sneaker Divide Among Congress - Washingtonian

Younger members in Congress wear sneakers due to practical reasons like walking to work.
Female politicians wearing sneakers make a political statement, with more Dems opting for this style. [ more ]
KALTBLUT Magazine
4 months ago
DevOps

Louis Gabriel Nouchi Fall/Winter 2024 - KALTBLUT Magazine

LGN's latest collection draws inspiration from Guy de Maupassant's 'Bel Ami'
The collection explores the themes of gender, ambition, and power [ more ]
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Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Museum unveils feminist photography exhibitions on International Women's Day * Brooklyn Paper

Challenging conventional notions of gender and nationality through feminist photography exhibitions
Exploring themes of gender, nationalism, and the photographic medium in artworks by women artists born or based in Europe [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Education

Massachusetts boy in court over two genders' T-shirt

A Massachusetts middle-schooler went to court after being told to remove his 'There are only two genders' shirt.
The school district celebrates Pride month and promotes the belief in an unlimited number of genders. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
Digital life

Men and women with low voices are seen as more attractive, study finds

People with lower pitch voices are more appealing for long-term relationships.
Men with low voices are seen as more formidable and prestigious among other men. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Music

Feminists attack Spain's sexist' Eurovision entry as PM defends singers

The electropop tune Zorra has sparked controversy in Spain due to its use of the word zorra, which is seen as insulting towards women.
The song has divided public opinion, with some criticizing it as verbal violence against women and others seeing it as an attempt to reclaim the word. [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
LGBT

Royal Court play Cowbois aims to put 'trans joy' centre stage

The play Cowbois aims to bring trans stories to a new audience in London with an LGBTQ+ take on the Wild West.
The play highlights trans joy and aims to show forgotten transgender histories in a playful and joyous way. [ more ]
Open Culture
4 months ago
Books

Read Margaret Cavendish's The Blazing World: The First Sci-Fi Novel Written By a Woman (1666)

Science fiction has historically been male-dominated, but there have been notable works by women writers.
Margaret Cavendish's The Blazing World, published in 1666, is considered a precursor to science fiction and utopian novel genres. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
OMG science

Study finds men really are better navigators than women

Men are better navigators than women due to cultural factors rather than evolution.
Researchers found that boys are encouraged to play outside more than girls, enhancing their navigational abilities. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How to Make AI More Diverse

The New York Times published an article on the key figures in the modern AI movement, but notably omitted any women from the list.
The lack of gender and racial diversity in AI is a pervasive issue, influenced by socioeconomic factors, implicit bias in hiring, and negative perceptions of AI. [ more ]
The Rumpus
6 months ago
Writing

Against Aesthetic Beauty: Lauren Elkin's Art Monsters - The Rumpus

The term 'art monster' has gained prominence in discussions about women artists and their relationship to social expectations.
Lauren Elkin seeks to redefine the term 'art monster' by applying it to women artists who reclaim space for themselves and create troubling works.
Art Monsters explores women's relations to their bodies in their artwork and challenges the notion of what it means to be an 'art monster'. [ more ]
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