#gender-studies

#gender-studies

Psychopaths derive pleasure from deception, employing various tactics including seduction and victimhood.

Women can exhibit psychopathic and narcissistic traits, challenging the stereotype that these traits are predominantly male.

Research suggests dark personality traits may express differently in women, complicating diagnosis.

Judith Butler's influence in feminism and gender studies is profound, bridging intellectual discourse with societal change.

Women are often depicted as passive characters in literature, particularly by male authors.

The book explores the diverse experiences of medieval women, such as marriage, work, and religion, through the lives of four remarkable figures.

The evolving concept of masculinity includes caring masculinities that prioritize emotional connection over traditional dominant traits.

Mary Midgley's commentary on the marital status of philosophers highlights the intersection of personal experiences and philosophy, challenging intellectual norms.

Heather Benjamin's New Strangeness Bloom exhibition explores the female experience through surrealistic self-portraits and themes of sexuality, trauma, and identity.

The struggle of defining oneself after a career break to raise children highlights societal pressures on personal identity and worth.

The Iron Age bog body found in Northern Ireland is a female, challenging the typical male predominance in Iron Age discoveries.

DNA analysis challenges traditional beliefs about the identities of the 'Two Maidens' of Pompeii, suggesting one may have been male.

The film explores the vanishing of girls and society's indifference toward their fates.

The film 'Under the Skin' offers a unique and nuanced exploration of gender identity through a science-fiction lens.

Nice men are often more attractive in relationships, despite perceptions that 'bad boys' are more desirable for sex.

Confidence is crucial for enhancing sexual experiences.

Women are increasingly attracted to younger partners, contradicting the stereotype that they prefer older partners.

Bridgerton highlights the historical significance and radical roots of bodice-ripper literature, challenging norms around gender, sexuality, and class.

1. Judith Butler's accessible book addresses the targeting of gender freedom.

2. 'Idlewild' by James Frankie Thomas explores queer coming-of-age in the aftermath of 9/11.

Catullus's poetry has survived through fortunate discoveries and re-interpretations, continually resonating with modern audiences, especially through contemporary translations.

His works defy easy categorization, appealing to diverse interpretations across literary movements.

Wendy Cope's collected poems showcase her unmatched poetic skill and insights into the human experience.

Alice Notley is recognized for her greatness in poetry despite her anti-masculinist, anti-patriarchal, and anti-militarist stance.

Thornton's journey to understanding and appreciating breasts led her to write a book challenging societal perceptions of this body part.

Women with larger breasts are perceived as more aggressive by others due to intrasexual competition and beliefs about male preferences.