culture commentary
The Girl Inside Documentary: The Power of a Woman’s Story
Learning from a documentary on incarcerated women’s perspectives
A Social Reckoning: ‘The Social Dilemma’ and the Cost of Infinite Connection
A new documentary explores social media and its implications
In an Abrasive World, Could Gentleness Be the Act of Strength That's Needed?
The true definition of gentleness is more nuanced than we may think
Nike's New Modest Swimwear Line Includes Swim Hijab—and Other Notes from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
In Order to Fight Child Sex Abuse, We Need to Stop Fetishizing It
It's time to call out "Daddy" Culture
5 Women Share What It Was Like Dating a French Man
According to these five women, French men date differently.
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For Me, an Assault Survivor, the #MeToo Campaign Isn’t Like Other Social Media Activism
I did what I thought I could never do.
Brené Brown Is Back—and This Time She’s Talking About Staying True to Yourself
Brown’s new book is the answer to your culture fatigue.
An Eating Disorder Survivor and Advocate Confronts the Controversy Surrounding ‘To the Bone’
For those who’ve lived it, how bad is this Netflix movie really?
Donald Trump’s Unhelpful Comment on Workplace Sexism Sparked an Interesting Discussion
The GOP candidate’s response wasn’t what women wanted.
We Need to Stop Using Words That Degrade Women
This may not be a new trend, but social media seems to be making it worse.
Why Women Are Funny (Despite What the Trolls Say)
It's refreshing to see more and more female comics breaking the old stereotype.