sexualization
This is Why Sexual Harassment at Work is Still Alive and Well
In a Mad Men–esque society where women are still unclear about what ‘counts’ as harassment or are too reluctant to report it, here’s what to do.
These Recent Trends Against Objectifying Ads Give Us Hope for Media
Depressed by all the sexualized advertising? Read this now.
You’d Be Surprised to Hear What Porn Is Doing to Sex
Men are speaking out about how porn affects them.
‘The Bold Type’ Is Exactly What You Expect ‘Cosmopolitan’ to Be Like—Sort Of
Which is to say, it’s confusing.
Why the New ‘Wonder Woman’ Movie Is Much More Nuanced Than Her Outfit Suggests
I was pleasantly surprised by this new female-led superhero movie.
6 of the Top Podcasts on How to Combat Objectification of Women
This topic isn’t going away soon.
How Objectifying Social Media Affects Girls’ Body Image More Than You Think
Growing research is showing the effects of our ‘misinformation age’ on body image.
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When the ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Ads Give You Disturbing Flashbacks, You Know Something’s Wrong
Why the latest ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie isn’t in my Valentine’s Day plans
Aly Raisman’s ‘Sports Illustrated’ Post Is Right Message, Wrong Magazine
The Swimsuit Edition doesn’t ‘celebrate women.’
The Most Unexpected Voices Who Fought Against the Objectification of Women in 2016
These celebrities stepped out of the shadow to bring an important issue to light.
Why Everyone Is Talking About Selena Gomez’s AMAs Speech Today
Famous for her sexuality, the young star was singing a different tune.
Why I'm Not OK With Objectifying Men
People magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ is doing more harm than good.
Why Skipping The Sexy Costumes is More Important Than Ever This Halloween
Ken Bone and Kim Kardashian became Halloween memes this week adding to a dangerous rhetoric in our society.
Katy Perry Didn’t Have to Get Naked to Encourage Us to Vote
The singer was right, we should vote—but use our bodies for clickbait? Not so much.
The Hardest Thing About Not Having Sex Before Marriage Wasn’t What I Expected
What it’s like to swear off sex in the age of the Kardashians—and wonder if you’ll regret it
Amy Schumer, I Love You, But I Wish You’d Stop with the Mixed Messages
She’s so close to being a game changer . . . yet so far.
Why Getting Naked Isn’t as Empowering as Everyone Keeps Telling Us
If you don’t want to strip down, that doesn’t mean you have poor body image.
This Research Reveals the Real Side Effects of Our Sexualized Culture
A new book provides eye-opening facts on the sexual landscape that many girls face today.
Carli Lloyd Says Refusing to Pose In Swimsuits Has Hurt Her Career
This star says she isn’t recognized because she is choosing to stand up to the pressure to sell herself as ‘sexy.’
Calvin Klein Takes Sexualized Ads to a New Low, and It's Not OK
Calling this the new normal is downright exploitative.