gender

Aziz Ansari Reverses Gender Roles in ‘Master of None’

Aziz Ansari Reverses Gender Roles in ‘Master of None’

Master of None was made for millennial men who can relate to Dev’s relationship struggles.
The Ongoing Conversation of Gender and Sexuality

The Ongoing Conversation of Gender and Sexuality

Dutch author Maxim Februari's The Making of a Man is an interesting, if sometimes frustrating, contribution to discussions of gender and sexuality.
‘The Queen’s Bed’, the Queen’s Body, and the Body of the State

‘The Queen’s Bed’, the Queen’s Body, and the Body of the State

A rigorous, middle ground between lurid populist histories and dry academia, Anna Whitelock provides an excellent biography as a well trained historian.
Big Breasts and Badasses: The Dividing Line of Gender Representation in Gaming

Big Breasts and Badasses: The Dividing Line of Gender Representation in Gaming

In which the author suggests that the new Lara Croft might be the best example of androgyny in gaming.

‘League of Legends’ Rek’Sai Isn’t a Dude, Dude

The GeekGirlCon Effect

The Essays in ‘Sex Scene’ Are as Vivid and Provocative as One Would Hope

The Essays in ‘Sex Scene’ Are as Vivid and Provocative as One Would Hope

Sex Scene offers a new angle for examining the "longest revolution", and demonstrates the profound ability of the media to influence how we think, and what we think about.

Geek Girl Con 2013 Synthesized Pop Culture, Science, Technology, and Critical Inquiry

How Can a Child Live Beyond the Reach of Societal Restrictions?

We’re Sorry, Pauline, But Your Plumber Is in Another Castle

A Space for the Boys: Considering the Gendered Quality of Arcade Culture

An Affectionate Look at the Privilege of the White and the Middle Class: ‘The Last Days of Disco’