Photo filters: why are women who use them judged so harshly?Photo filters impact perceptions of intelligence differently for men and women, perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
Enabling Definitions of DisabilityWells' story questions conventional views of disability, suggesting limitations stem from societal perceptions, not individuals' impairments.
Are famous people more likely to die at 27, or does dying at 27 make them more famous?The 27 Club is largely a myth, with no significant increase in mortality risk at that age for musicians.
Opinion | Ta-Nehisi Coates and the Myth of Black FragilityBlack men hold significant power in the election, but media portrayals perpetuate a damaging stereotype of them needing extreme caution in discourse.
5 Myths of Antidepressants and Why I Needed to Bust ThemSocietal stigma against psychiatric medication often leads to misunderstandings and resistance, affecting individuals' willingness to seek proper treatment.
Is the Word "Depression" a Microaggression?Mental health disorders, like depression, are often stigmatized and misunderstood, leading to internalized shame among sufferers.
5 Myths of Antidepressants and Why I Needed to Bust ThemSocietal stigma against psychiatric medication often leads to misunderstandings and resistance, affecting individuals' willingness to seek proper treatment.
Is the Word "Depression" a Microaggression?Mental health disorders, like depression, are often stigmatized and misunderstood, leading to internalized shame among sufferers.
Sports Celebrate Physical VariationUntil It Challenges Social NormsThe Olympics celebrate athletic diversity, highlighting how societal perceptions can impact the acceptance of anatomical variations among athletes.
Why I'm not pretending I haven't lost my breasts to cancer | Monica DuxChoosing not to disguise a mastectomy is a radical act of acceptance and empowerment for some women battling breast cancer.
When Abortion' Wasn't a Dirty WordThe distinction between miscarriage and abortion has evolved over time, affecting medical terminology and societal perceptions.
In Piedmont, painter to discuss memoir, life with hearing impairmentChallenging societal perceptions of normalcy and coping with invisible disabilities.