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I Was Forced Into An Arranged Marriage At 18. Then I Found A Chat Room That Promised Escape - For A Price.

The journey from submission to self-empowerment in a constrictive marriage, exploring sexuality outside societal norms.

Women's soccer players, muscled and sweaty, are a new kind of influencer

Mexican female soccer players are redefining gender roles and inspiring young girls to pursue sports instead of traditional influencer paths.

Press Play: Dornika - Miniskirt - KALTBLUT Magazine

Dornika, an Iranian-American artist based in Berlin, challenges societal norms through her genre-fluid artistry and empowering messages of resilience during Pride season.

Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with divine feminine energy?

Tapping into feminine energy can guide personal transformation and growth.

I Was Forced Into An Arranged Marriage At 18. Then I Found A Chat Room That Promised Escape - For A Price.

The journey from submission to self-empowerment in a constrictive marriage, exploring sexuality outside societal norms.

Women's soccer players, muscled and sweaty, are a new kind of influencer

Mexican female soccer players are redefining gender roles and inspiring young girls to pursue sports instead of traditional influencer paths.

Press Play: Dornika - Miniskirt - KALTBLUT Magazine

Dornika, an Iranian-American artist based in Berlin, challenges societal norms through her genre-fluid artistry and empowering messages of resilience during Pride season.

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#feminism

The big (double) review: Linder and Mickalene Thomas at the Hayward Gallery

Linder's art challenges traditional gender roles and societal norms through provocative imagery and rebellion against conformity.

28 Things Women And Girls Were Told Not To Do Because They're Not "Ladylike"

Women and girls are still facing outdated gender norms regarding activities and roles, highlighting the need for societal change.

The big (double) review: Linder and Mickalene Thomas at the Hayward Gallery

Linder's art challenges traditional gender roles and societal norms through provocative imagery and rebellion against conformity.

28 Things Women And Girls Were Told Not To Do Because They're Not "Ladylike"

Women and girls are still facing outdated gender norms regarding activities and roles, highlighting the need for societal change.

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#parenting

His Son Used To Love His Pink Sweater... Until He Was Told Boys Don't Wear Pink

Encouraging children to express themselves regardless of societal color norms builds confidence.

This Dad Shares His Super-Smart Strategies For Helping His Sons Fight Gender Norms

Encouraging boys to express themselves outside traditional gender norms is crucial for their development.

His Son Used To Love His Pink Sweater... Until He Was Told Boys Don't Wear Pink

Encouraging children to express themselves regardless of societal color norms builds confidence.

This Dad Shares His Super-Smart Strategies For Helping His Sons Fight Gender Norms

Encouraging boys to express themselves outside traditional gender norms is crucial for their development.

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#masculinity

In the loneliness epidemic, suppressed vulnerability takes a toll on men

Male celebrities sharing vulnerability can challenge societal norms around masculinity and emotional health.

People Are Sharing The Wildest Things They've Heard "Real Men" Don't Do

Debate around masculinity often leads to absurd and contradictory ideals of what defines a 'real man'.

Fox News host roasted online for bizarre straw rule: 'Imagine being this weak'

Jesse Watters promotes a narrow, outdated view of masculinity by listing rules like avoiding milkshakes and drinking from straws.

Watters' rigid masculinity guidelines showcase deep insecurities about traditional manhood.

Are Man Points Bullsht? Earning Vulnerability in a Flawed Game

Men must achieve traditional markers of masculinity, or "Man Points," to express emotions without judgment, stifling their vulnerability.

In the loneliness epidemic, suppressed vulnerability takes a toll on men

Male celebrities sharing vulnerability can challenge societal norms around masculinity and emotional health.

People Are Sharing The Wildest Things They've Heard "Real Men" Don't Do

Debate around masculinity often leads to absurd and contradictory ideals of what defines a 'real man'.

Fox News host roasted online for bizarre straw rule: 'Imagine being this weak'

Jesse Watters promotes a narrow, outdated view of masculinity by listing rules like avoiding milkshakes and drinking from straws.

Watters' rigid masculinity guidelines showcase deep insecurities about traditional manhood.

Are Man Points Bullsht? Earning Vulnerability in a Flawed Game

Men must achieve traditional markers of masculinity, or "Man Points," to express emotions without judgment, stifling their vulnerability.

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#literature

Torrey Peters' Stag Dance Asks: "What Does it Even Mean to Be Trans?"

Torrey Peters' book 'Stag Dance' explores the complexities of trans identity against the backdrop of societal pressures and personal relationships.

Five of the best body horror novels

Body horror is a genre depicting extreme human body mutilation or transformation, often used for political or social commentary.

Torrey Peters' Stag Dance Asks: "What Does it Even Mean to Be Trans?"

Torrey Peters' book 'Stag Dance' explores the complexities of trans identity against the backdrop of societal pressures and personal relationships.

Five of the best body horror novels

Body horror is a genre depicting extreme human body mutilation or transformation, often used for political or social commentary.

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#fashion

Sean McGirr Shows a Softer Side to McQueen

Alexander McQueen's fashion is deeply influenced by Victorian themes of elegance juxtaposed with dark macabre elements.

How Can Fashion Be Used as a Form of Rebellion?

The new administration promotes specific gender norms in dress, impacting perceptions in the workplace and reflecting broader societal trends.

My week with a man bag: am I cool enough for winter's hottest trend?

Men's handbags have gained popularity, challenging traditional gender norms in fashion.

Sarah Jessica Parker Shuttered Her Shoe Line. Are High Heels Over?

Generational differences in women's fashion highlight a shift from high heels to casual footwear in professional settings.

Pro Race Car Driver Samantha Tan Talks Beauty Tips, Championship Titles, and Self-Confidence

Racing and fashion are intertwined, with celebrities sporting custom driver suits. Samantha Tan, a Chinese Canadian race car driver challenging gender norms, blends beauty and racing seamlessly.

Maximilian Gedra Fall/Winter 2025/26 The Office

Maximilian Gedra's THE OFFICE redefines corporate fashion with bold, avante-garde designs that empower all genders in leadership roles.

Sean McGirr Shows a Softer Side to McQueen

Alexander McQueen's fashion is deeply influenced by Victorian themes of elegance juxtaposed with dark macabre elements.

How Can Fashion Be Used as a Form of Rebellion?

The new administration promotes specific gender norms in dress, impacting perceptions in the workplace and reflecting broader societal trends.

My week with a man bag: am I cool enough for winter's hottest trend?

Men's handbags have gained popularity, challenging traditional gender norms in fashion.

Sarah Jessica Parker Shuttered Her Shoe Line. Are High Heels Over?

Generational differences in women's fashion highlight a shift from high heels to casual footwear in professional settings.

Pro Race Car Driver Samantha Tan Talks Beauty Tips, Championship Titles, and Self-Confidence

Racing and fashion are intertwined, with celebrities sporting custom driver suits. Samantha Tan, a Chinese Canadian race car driver challenging gender norms, blends beauty and racing seamlessly.

Maximilian Gedra Fall/Winter 2025/26 The Office

Maximilian Gedra's THE OFFICE redefines corporate fashion with bold, avante-garde designs that empower all genders in leadership roles.

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Woodworking Is Losing Its Macho Edge Thanks to These Women

Handmade objects, especially in woodworking, increasingly reflect gender-specific themes and social commentary, driven by female artists.

Wendy Maruyama uses her creations as political statements, challenging traditional gender norms in furniture design.

#lgbtq-issues

Playful Resistance: Gender Norms as Games

The second Trump administration's actions pose significant threats to the rights and safety of trans individuals.

Anti-LGBTQ+ insults don't just hurt queer kids - Straight boys react worse to homophobia in sports

Homophobia and transphobia negatively impact all youth, particularly straight cisgender boys, not just LGBTQ+ individuals.

Playful Resistance: Gender Norms as Games

The second Trump administration's actions pose significant threats to the rights and safety of trans individuals.

Anti-LGBTQ+ insults don't just hurt queer kids - Straight boys react worse to homophobia in sports

Homophobia and transphobia negatively impact all youth, particularly straight cisgender boys, not just LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Butchers, bakers, candlestick-makers and prostitutes: The women working behind the scenes in papal Avignon

Medieval women played crucial yet often overlooked roles within the church, despite societal restrictions and norms.

#relationships

The Dating Wealth Gap Is Getting Wider

Women are increasingly open to out-earning their partners amidst traditional gender salary norms.

Why You Should Send Men Flowers

Men appreciate receiving flowers just as much as women do, yet traditionally, they receive very few bouquets.

The Dating Wealth Gap Is Getting Wider

Women are increasingly open to out-earning their partners amidst traditional gender salary norms.

Why You Should Send Men Flowers

Men appreciate receiving flowers just as much as women do, yet traditionally, they receive very few bouquets.

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#body-image

Women exercising in gyms often face barriers including body image and harassment

Women face multiple barriers in gym environments that hinder their participation and enjoyment of exercise.

They handled me like a carcass!': why are so many men now manscaping'?

Men are increasingly engaging in intimate grooming, reflecting changing beauty standards and a shift in traditional masculinity.

Women exercising in gyms often face barriers including body image and harassment

Women face multiple barriers in gym environments that hinder their participation and enjoyment of exercise.

They handled me like a carcass!': why are so many men now manscaping'?

Men are increasingly engaging in intimate grooming, reflecting changing beauty standards and a shift in traditional masculinity.

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#womens-rights

My Husband Demanded I Take His Name. 20 Years Later, I Made A Move To Reclaim Myself.

Many modern women still choose to change their last names after marriage, contrary to assumptions of evolving gender norms.

Skin is in: as sales of thong bikinis rise, is body confidence also growing?

Greater Sydney's ban on thong bikinis has sparked outrage and dialogue about women's body autonomy and societal norms around swimwear.

My Husband Demanded I Take His Name. 20 Years Later, I Made A Move To Reclaim Myself.

Many modern women still choose to change their last names after marriage, contrary to assumptions of evolving gender norms.

Skin is in: as sales of thong bikinis rise, is body confidence also growing?

Greater Sydney's ban on thong bikinis has sparked outrage and dialogue about women's body autonomy and societal norms around swimwear.

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ernesto neto suspends monumental crochet serpent within le bon marche in paris

Ernesto Neto's exhibition Le La Serpent transforms Le Bon Marché, reinterpreting the serpent as a maternal figure and celebrating sensory experiences through art.

#pippa-garner

PIPPA GARNER (1942-2024)

Pippa Garner was an innovative artist who critiqued consumer culture and gender norms through her provocative and often humorous art.

Pippa Garner, art and gender provocateur, has died, aged 82

Pippa Garner, a conceptual art innovator, passed away, leaving a legacy of provocative critiques on consumerism and gender norms through her diverse creative works.

PIPPA GARNER (1942-2024)

Pippa Garner was an innovative artist who critiqued consumer culture and gender norms through her provocative and often humorous art.

Pippa Garner, art and gender provocateur, has died, aged 82

Pippa Garner, a conceptual art innovator, passed away, leaving a legacy of provocative critiques on consumerism and gender norms through her diverse creative works.

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Wimpy Patriarchy - emptywheel

Younger men are increasingly attracted to traditional, patriarchal forms of Christianity as a reaction to shifting gender norms in society.

The Infinity Nikki subreddit has been an interesting place lately

Infinity Nikki's aesthetic promotes traditionally feminine styles while encouraging a diverse player base, igniting discussions about gender norms in gaming.

Skip the White Mini: Meet the Cool City Brides Wearing Suits on Their Wedding Days

Bridal suits are emerging as a stylish alternative to traditional wedding dresses, reflecting personal style and challenging fashion norms.

Bulge Pics, Boners, & Nudes: Why Men Are Posting Thirst Traps On IG's "Close Friends"

Straight men are increasingly using Instagram's Close Friends to share revealing content, challenging traditional gender norms.

Darren Criss divides opinion with bold red carpet look: 'This is a gift'

Darren Criss's bold CFDA Fashion Awards outfit has divided social media opinions, highlighting varying responses to gender norms in fashion.

My daughter hates her name because it's traditionally used for boys. I hope one day she learns to love how different it is.

Choosing a traditionally male name for my daughter sparked family questions, but I hope she learns to embrace it.

Climate change could trigger a surge in domestic violence, study warns

Climate change can increase domestic violence rates, particularly in lower GDP countries after extreme weather events.

Love Hate! Bruce LaBruce Unveils Visceral Jewelry Collection with German Artisan Jonathan Johnson - KALTBLUT Magazine

Bruce LaBruce's LOVE HATE jewellery collection explores the complexities of love and hate, challenging traditional gender norms and advocating for embracing both emotions.

'We've been called witches more than once but it's a positive' - meet Ireland's only professional female magicians

Female intuition provides unique advantages in the male-dominated field of magic, challenging historical gender norms.

Is It Time to Rename the Pussy-Bow Blouse?

The pussy-bow blouse has become a political symbol, reflecting women's challenges to gender norms and traditional spaces.

The ultimate show of confidence': after years of boring briefs men's underwear takes a sexier turn

Men's fashion is embracing fluidity, now extending to playful and creative underwear options.

Caleb Williams starts his NFL career with painted nails & a win! - Queerty

Caleb Williams uses painted nails to express individuality, challenging traditional gender norms in the NFL while connecting with his mother's influence.

#identity

These Student Projects Show Where Fashion Is Headed Next

Fashion communicators challenge traditional norms through meaningful projects and personal reflections.

I didn't take my husband's last name, and people are surprisingly judgmental. They ask what he thinks about it.

Many women feel societal pressure to change their last names after marriage despite their personal beliefs.

Keeping one's last name is a way to assert individuality and challenge traditional gender roles.

These Student Projects Show Where Fashion Is Headed Next

Fashion communicators challenge traditional norms through meaningful projects and personal reflections.

I didn't take my husband's last name, and people are surprisingly judgmental. They ask what he thinks about it.

Many women feel societal pressure to change their last names after marriage despite their personal beliefs.

Keeping one's last name is a way to assert individuality and challenge traditional gender roles.

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#lgbtq

How writing a novel helped me understand my gender identity - LGBTQ Nation

Realization of nonbinary identity later in life, leading to novel creation exploring the concept.

Candace Owens claims TikTok causes women to hate men while also making men gay

Candace Owens claims TikTok is manipulating societal norms, suggesting it encourages men towards effeminacy and women against traditional family roles.

How writing a novel helped me understand my gender identity - LGBTQ Nation

Realization of nonbinary identity later in life, leading to novel creation exploring the concept.

Candace Owens claims TikTok causes women to hate men while also making men gay

Candace Owens claims TikTok is manipulating societal norms, suggesting it encourages men towards effeminacy and women against traditional family roles.

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Why dads are struggling with workplace flexibility

Flexibility in the workplace is primarily viewed through a gendered lens, sidelining men's roles in caregiving.

We don't need saving

Gender norms and violence restrict individuals, leading to tragic consequences. Defiance and reinterpretation of gender roles are vital for inclusivity and equality.

I'm a straight-passing woman. I'm tired of having to come out all the time.

Being straight-passing as a queer person involves continuous coming out, leading to emotional burden and feeling invisible, invalidating one's sexuality.

Wild Desire - The Paris Review

Pedro Lemebel was a significant queer writer known for combining fiction and reportage in his short prose pieces, depicting Chile's AIDS crisis.

Bumble apologises for 'anti-celibacy' ads after furious backlash

Bumble apologizes for controversial celibacy-related ads

Can We Exhume Gender From The Long-Dead? | Defector

The mystery of Suontaka grave, with conflicting grave goods, challenges traditional gender burial norms.

Olympian Helen Stephens Suffered Through An Anti-Queer Panic That Still Reverberates | Defector

The accusation of Helen Stephens' gender at the 1936 Olympics marked the start of public scrutiny on athletes' sex and aligning with gender norms.

Orlando by Virginia Woolf audiobook review a superb reading by Juliet Stevenson

Virginia Woolf's novel Orlando is a tale of gender fluidity and defiance of societal norms spanning centuries, resonating with modern understandings of gender diversity.

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Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with divine feminine energy?

I Was Forced Into An Arranged Marriage At 18. Then I Found A Chat Room That Promised Escape - For A Price.

Women's soccer players, muscled and sweaty, are a new kind of influencer

Press Play: Dornika - Miniskirt - KALTBLUT Magazine

Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with divine feminine energy?

I Was Forced Into An Arranged Marriage At 18. Then I Found A Chat Room That Promised Escape - For A Price.

Women's soccer players, muscled and sweaty, are a new kind of influencer

Press Play: Dornika - Miniskirt - KALTBLUT Magazine

The big (double) review: Linder and Mickalene Thomas at the Hayward Gallery

28 Things Women And Girls Were Told Not To Do Because They're Not "Ladylike"

The big (double) review: Linder and Mickalene Thomas at the Hayward Gallery

28 Things Women And Girls Were Told Not To Do Because They're Not "Ladylike"

His Son Used To Love His Pink Sweater... Until He Was Told Boys Don't Wear Pink

This Dad Shares His Super-Smart Strategies For Helping His Sons Fight Gender Norms

His Son Used To Love His Pink Sweater... Until He Was Told Boys Don't Wear Pink

This Dad Shares His Super-Smart Strategies For Helping His Sons Fight Gender Norms

In the loneliness epidemic, suppressed vulnerability takes a toll on men

People Are Sharing The Wildest Things They've Heard "Real Men" Don't Do

Fox News host roasted online for bizarre straw rule: 'Imagine being this weak'

Are Man Points Bullsht? Earning Vulnerability in a Flawed Game

In the loneliness epidemic, suppressed vulnerability takes a toll on men

People Are Sharing The Wildest Things They've Heard "Real Men" Don't Do

Fox News host roasted online for bizarre straw rule: 'Imagine being this weak'

Are Man Points Bullsht? Earning Vulnerability in a Flawed Game

Torrey Peters' Stag Dance Asks: "What Does it Even Mean to Be Trans?"

Five of the best body horror novels

Torrey Peters' Stag Dance Asks: "What Does it Even Mean to Be Trans?"

Five of the best body horror novels

Sean McGirr Shows a Softer Side to McQueen

How Can Fashion Be Used as a Form of Rebellion?

My week with a man bag: am I cool enough for winter's hottest trend?

Sarah Jessica Parker Shuttered Her Shoe Line. Are High Heels Over?

Pro Race Car Driver Samantha Tan Talks Beauty Tips, Championship Titles, and Self-Confidence

Maximilian Gedra Fall/Winter 2025/26 The Office

Sean McGirr Shows a Softer Side to McQueen

How Can Fashion Be Used as a Form of Rebellion?

My week with a man bag: am I cool enough for winter's hottest trend?

Sarah Jessica Parker Shuttered Her Shoe Line. Are High Heels Over?

Pro Race Car Driver Samantha Tan Talks Beauty Tips, Championship Titles, and Self-Confidence

Maximilian Gedra Fall/Winter 2025/26 The Office

Woodworking Is Losing Its Macho Edge Thanks to These Women

Playful Resistance: Gender Norms as Games

Anti-LGBTQ+ insults don't just hurt queer kids - Straight boys react worse to homophobia in sports

Playful Resistance: Gender Norms as Games

Anti-LGBTQ+ insults don't just hurt queer kids - Straight boys react worse to homophobia in sports

Butchers, bakers, candlestick-makers and prostitutes: The women working behind the scenes in papal Avignon

The Dating Wealth Gap Is Getting Wider

Why You Should Send Men Flowers

The Dating Wealth Gap Is Getting Wider

Why You Should Send Men Flowers

Women exercising in gyms often face barriers including body image and harassment

They handled me like a carcass!': why are so many men now manscaping'?

Women exercising in gyms often face barriers including body image and harassment

They handled me like a carcass!': why are so many men now manscaping'?

My Husband Demanded I Take His Name. 20 Years Later, I Made A Move To Reclaim Myself.

Skin is in: as sales of thong bikinis rise, is body confidence also growing?

My Husband Demanded I Take His Name. 20 Years Later, I Made A Move To Reclaim Myself.

Skin is in: as sales of thong bikinis rise, is body confidence also growing?

ernesto neto suspends monumental crochet serpent within le bon marche in paris

PIPPA GARNER (1942-2024)

Pippa Garner, art and gender provocateur, has died, aged 82

PIPPA GARNER (1942-2024)

Pippa Garner, art and gender provocateur, has died, aged 82

Wimpy Patriarchy - emptywheel

The Infinity Nikki subreddit has been an interesting place lately

Skip the White Mini: Meet the Cool City Brides Wearing Suits on Their Wedding Days

Bulge Pics, Boners, & Nudes: Why Men Are Posting Thirst Traps On IG's "Close Friends"

Darren Criss divides opinion with bold red carpet look: 'This is a gift'

My daughter hates her name because it's traditionally used for boys. I hope one day she learns to love how different it is.

Climate change could trigger a surge in domestic violence, study warns

Love Hate! Bruce LaBruce Unveils Visceral Jewelry Collection with German Artisan Jonathan Johnson - KALTBLUT Magazine

'We've been called witches more than once but it's a positive' - meet Ireland's only professional female magicians

Is It Time to Rename the Pussy-Bow Blouse?

The ultimate show of confidence': after years of boring briefs men's underwear takes a sexier turn

Caleb Williams starts his NFL career with painted nails & a win! - Queerty

These Student Projects Show Where Fashion Is Headed Next

I didn't take my husband's last name, and people are surprisingly judgmental. They ask what he thinks about it.

These Student Projects Show Where Fashion Is Headed Next

I didn't take my husband's last name, and people are surprisingly judgmental. They ask what he thinks about it.

#gender-norms
#gender-norms