Tag: Gender Studies
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Charles Dickens exhibition to shine light on powerful women in author’s life
Rethinking Dickens’s Female World The latest Charles Dickens exhibition aims to rethink how the author portrayed women, moving beyond the common critique that his heroines are merely meek, dutiful, or merely there for male plot turns. Curators argue that Dickens created a vibrant network of female figures—both in his novels and in his life—that reveal…
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Charles Dickens Exhibition Spotlight: Strong Women Behind the Author’s Pen
Introduction: Reframing Dickens through His Women The latest Charles Dickens exhibition takes a bold turn, focusing on the powerful women who shaped the author’s life and, by extension, his enduring fiction. Rather than simply cataloguing beloved characters, curators invite visitors to explore how real-life women—family members, patrons, muses, and fictional counterparts—shaped Dickens’s worldview, narratives, and…
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Texas A&M Appeals Panel Rules Firing of Professor Melissa McCoul Over Gender Lesson Was Not Justified
Overview of the ruling An appeals panel at Texas A&M University has unanimously determined that the university’s decision to dismiss lecturer Melissa McCoul was not justified. The panel concluded that the firing, tied to a course that recognized more than two genders, did not meet the standards of due process or appropriate academic oversight as…
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Texas A&M Faces Scrutiny as Appeals Panel Rules Firing Over Gender Lesson Was Not Justified
Overview of the Decision An appeals panel at Texas A&M University has unanimously determined that the university’s decision to terminate a lecturer connected to a course on gender education was not justified. The panel’s finding, which emphasizes due process and academic freedom, could have wide implications for faculty oversight and how sensitive, evolving topics are…
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Texas A&M Panel Rules Firing Over Gender Lesson Unjust
Summary of the Panel’s Decision An appeals panel at Texas A&M University has unanimously determined that the university’s decision to terminate a lecturer was not justified. The case centered on a course that addressed gender as a spectrum rather than a binary construct, a topic that has sparked ongoing debates across academia and public life.…
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Masculine Traits in Adolescent Boys Linked to Harm
New findings shed light on how “manly” norms affect teen behavior Adolescence is a turbulent period, marked by a search for identity and belonging. A major study conducted under The Men’s Project examined 1,401 male adolescents to understand how adherence to traditionally masculine traits relates to aggressive and hurtful behavior. The results challenge a common…
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Of Floating Isles: Kawika Guillermo’s Memoir Weaving Video Games, Self-Knowledge, and Colonial Truths
Introduction: A Memoir Grounded in Play Kawika Guillermo’s memoir Of Floating Isles situates itself at the intersection of personal memory, video game culture, and critical theory. Placed in a framing that resembles a psychological horror game, The Path, the book invites readers to wander rather than win, to confront and remember rather than conquer. Guillermo…
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Exploring the Complexities of Gender and Power in “Living with Men”
Introduction to “Living with Men” “Living with Men” by Manon Garcia is a challenging yet essential read that delves into the troubling themes of gender dynamics, power, and moral reflection, particularly through the lens of the Pelicot trial. This case, notorious in its implications, centers on the harrowing experience of Gisèle Pelicot, who was subjected…
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Living with Men: A Deep Dive into Unsettling Realities
Understanding “Living with Men” and the Pelicot Trial Manon Garcia’s “Living with Men” presents a compelling examination of the Pelicot trial, a case that shook France and ignited discussions about male sexuality, morality, and societal norms. The book challenges readers to grapple with the disturbing realities surrounding the repeated assaults on Gisèle Pelicot, highlighting the…
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Exploring the Trend of Performative Male Contests
The Rise of Performative Male Contests In recent years, a unique cultural phenomenon has emerged on college campuses across the United States: the performative male contest. This event, which combines elements of performance art, competition, and social commentary, is becoming increasingly popular among students. Recently, the University of North Carolina (UNC) hosted its own rendition…