Oct 9th, 2008 · Writer Alix Kates Shulman remembers the 1960s as an age where men dominated the literary scene — that is, until Grace Paley's quirky urban voice and modernist short stories began to challenge the notion of what constituted great reading.
Sep 11th, 2008 · Careful with the jokes, male politicians. If you're running against a female candidate, avoid witticisms that mention lipstick. Or references to feminine grooming products or hairstyles or gender-specific clothing.
Aug 21st, 2008 · She's trouble from the minute she appears on screen. She's seductive but dangerous. She reels the hero in with her feminine wiles then leads him straight into danger. Our summer movie series continues with a look at femme fatales.
May 1st, 2008 · We don't know if a woman will reach the White House at the start of next year, but we do know that women in Sweden will take a different step forward: They will appear on road signs — such as those at pedestrian crossings that show a silhouette of a walking man.
Mar 16th, 2008 · With a shadowy past and a dark allure, Catwoman has been a compelling figure, for women and men alike. But she's anything but static. Her character, like her costume, has changed over time, from conflicted villain to damaged but empowered antihero.