gender issues
Are Politicians Trying to Set Up Family Dynasties In the Name of Equality?
Sometimes the best reasons why can hide the worst intentions.
We Investigate Canada's Epidemic of Missing Indigenous Women Tonight on VICELAND
VICE explores what's behind the disturbing rise of missing and murdered indigenous women in Canada and what's being done to stop it on tonight's episode of 'WOMAN' on VICELAND.
Society Needs to Allow Men the Right to Cry
In light of Tim Hunt's comments, everyone's been weighing in on whether men or women cry more often. But who cares? What's wrong with a little weep every now and then?
The Hardest Part About Being a Trans Gamer Is Speaking Up
When a trans gamer's voice doesn't line up with their teammates' expectations, abuse can follow.
Everyone's Angry About a Swedish Music Video Featuring Penises and Vaginas
Some people are obviously concerned about little kids being exposed to genitals, but others complained that the video promoted restrictive gender norms and transphobia.
Snövit Hedstierna Talks About Her Art and Looking at Your Genitals
The Swedish artist has made headlines for inviting people to spoon, as well as an exhibition that featured men and women examining their private parts in public.
Abortion affects men, too
Abortion is often treated exclusively as a women’s health issue. And let’s face it, the women’s perspective is more important.
If James Franco Directed 'Othello,' He Would Lose the Sexism
It is time for a shift in perception about Shakespeare’s Othello. Since its first performance in the early 1600s, the production has gone different permutations.
Australia's Sex Non-Specific Ruling Has Some Confusing Implications
The High Court of Australia made a historic “non-specific” ruling. So, what do you call somebody who is now “neither man nor woman?"
This Map Shows the Huge Gender Gap in Science Publishing
Male authors wrote 70 percent of all scientific papers published in the last four years.
It's Complicated: A Transgender Transcontinental Skype Chat with JD Samson and Willy Siegel
It's a rare treat to listen to JD Samson, the epicly mustachioed icon of MEN/Le Tigre fame, and Willy Siegel, front-person for killer queercore band Ponytail, chatting on Skype about gender issues, feminism, being kick-ass queer rockers and the...