Workplace Gender Shift: More Men Taking “Women’s” Jobs

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Jamie Reidy shares a report showing a gender shift in the workplace: men moving into traditionally female-centric jobs.

Marriage Equality: Making it Their Special Day

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“Today, I think most marriages aim for equality. Let’s move away from making it her special day and start making it their special day.”

The Retributive Nature of ‘Girl Power’

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Joanna Schroeder thinks there was a time when Girl Power was necessary, but believes now we should be promoting Kid Power.

“Feminists don’t want to hear me out unless I agree with them.”

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This is a comment by Danny on the post “What About the Womenz?”

Ladies, Let’s Stop Declaring War on Men

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No matter what kind of animosity exists between men and women, we must put the guns away, writes Nicole Jonson, and realize we can’t live without one another.

Men vs. Women: Why We Can’t Stop Arguing

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Human beings fight with one another because, largely, it’s in our nature, Valter Pahlad writes.

Do I Hate Men?

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Dan Griffin meditates on masculinity, fear, and the importance of always questioning your beliefs.

Manliness Is Like Pornography

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‘You can’t make a list of the things that qualify someone for manliness; there’s no checklist. You can’t tell what manly really is.’

Do Lesbians and Gays Think About Gender Differently?

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One lesbian’s look at how gays and lesbians turn conventional ideas of gender on their head, and confuse straight people in the process.

The Gender Pendulum

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How the free market economy creates gender polarization.

Pause for Menopause

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Millions of women go through menopause each year, and most men know absolutely nothing about it. This needs to change.

Are Women Addicted to Beauty?

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Tom Matlack asked 12 women about their understanding of women’s relationship with beauty. Why did he hear almost nothing in response?

The Ugly Duckling as Gender-Neutral Beauty Ideal

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‘The Ugly Duckling’ provides a lesson in beauty and acceptance for everyone, regardless of gender.

Is ‘For Women Only’ Good for Men and Women?

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Nicole Rodgers and Hugo Schwyzer discuss whether or not the Huffington Post’s new ‘Women’s Section’ does good or harm for women and men.

The First Myth of Patriarchy: The Acorn on the Pillow

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Tad Hargrave explains how patriarchy and masculinity are not the same thing, and privilege is not good for anyone.

The Four Words Men Hate Most

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Mary Kelly-Williams discusses one of the most difficult aspects of a relationship: communication.