Recent Posts in the Gender Category:
-
What They’re Reading: Bianca Jarvis
Book recommendations from experts in the fields of sexuality, gender, health, science and relationships.
-
Maleness, Masculinity, and Professional Football
The NFL's response to homophobic remarks is proof that American hegemonic masculinity is changing
-
What They’re Reading: Michelle Carnes
Book recommendations from experts in the fields of sexuality, gender, health, science and relationships.
-
Compulsory Motherhood: Is Woman Synonymous with Mommy?
Compulsory motherhood is commonly seen within the media and throughout society. How did "mother" become a synonym for "woman" in our culture?
-
The Impact of Cosmo Magazine on Women’s Sexual Attitudes
The impact of mass media such as Cosmo Magazine on women's sexual attitudes is mixed - empowering and problematic effects were found.
-
What Is Sexual Harassment? A Different Perspective
What is sexual harassment? Eric provides a different, sociologically-informed take on unwanted, harassing behaviors.
-
Chaz Bono Visits Indiana University (and the Kinsey Institute!)
Chaz Bono, LGBT activist, author, and former "Dancing With The Stars" contestant, visited Indiana University, and gave a talk on his life as a transgender man.
-
What I’ve Learned in College (and at Kinsey) So Far…
Guest Blogger Sally Stempler shares insights from gender studies to real-life imagery
-
50 Shades Of Gender, Power And Sex
What the "first mainstream erotic novel" can tell us about desire and gender in literature.
-
Breast Intentions: The Complex Reality of Implants
Breast augmentation is the most common form of plastic surgery in the United States.
-
Oral Sex During Hookups? Unfortunately, Not So Much For Women
A new study highlights that the ambiguity of hookups means women usually do not receive cunnilingus, even if they have performed oral sex for their partner.
-
“Man as Object: Reversing the Gaze” Art Show
The Kinsey Institute’s newest art show is turning the tables on the “male gaze” in art.
-
Sexual Desire And Relationship Length: Patterns of Gender
Sexual desire may decline with relationship length for young women, but not men.
-
What They’re Reading: Aliza Saraco-Polner
Book recommendations from experts in the fields of sexuality, gender, health, science and relationships.
-
What Is Transphobia? And, What Is Cissexism?
Transgender and gender non-conforming people face pervasive prejudice, discrimination, and violence around the world.
-
Hormonal Birth Control & Sexual Functioning–What’s The Deal?
Recent research suggests that using a hormonal method of birth control is associated with decreased sexual functioning...what's the deal?
Loading ...
