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As a Girl in India, I Learned to Be Afraid of Men
"A woman exposed to male view was a woman in danger."
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Online Dating Makes Me Long for Commitment, Not Avoid It
It's easy to meet people online, but it's much harder to form genuine connections.
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Why So Many Victims of Sexual Harassment Stay Silent, Still
Two decades after Anita Hill's testimony against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, women are still punished for confronting their harassers.
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Most Men Brag About Their Salaries, but Most Women't Don't: Why?
Understanding the gender divide in how people talk about money
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There's No Evidence Online Dating Is Threatening Commitment or Marriage
One guy's commitment issues don't mean the end of monogamy for the country.
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India's Gender-Equity Problem
Gang rape isn't the only issue: Sex-selective abortion, sexual harassment and child marriage are also creating disparities in the world's largest democracy.
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Violence Against Women Act Debacle: Why Congress Should Be More Diverse
The 112th Congress's failure to renew the legislation shows why the Senate and House should better reflect the people of the United States.
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Kikuo Johnson A Million First Dates
How online romance is threatening monogamy
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Fantagraphics The Gay Teen-Boy Romance Comic Beloved by Women in Japan
Moto Hagio's Heart of Thomas series markets a male homosexual love story to women—and it works.
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New Year's Resolution: Learn How to Throw a Punch
A lifelong avoider of violent conflict joins a mixed martial arts gym.
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The Pill: Contraceptive or Abortifacient?
It's an important distinction, both linguistically and scientifically.
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The Greatest Literary Heroines of 2012: An Alternate List
Ten additions to NPR's rundown of the year in strong women
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I Was a Teenage Gun Nut
But things were different in the '80s—assault weapons weren't cool, and hardly anybody actually wanted to own one.
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How Men in South Africa Are Trying to Stop Violence Against Women
The Sonke Gender Justice Network is encouraging young men to embrace new behaviors.
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A Lesson From New Guinea: Your Kid Is Going to Be Fine
Jared Diamond's new book shows that there are many ways to rear a child.
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Why Do I Still Feel Uncomfortable Playing a Gay Man on TV?
A straight actor examines a persistent stigma—and realizes he's part of the problem.
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'Feminist Avenging Angels': 10 of the Most Powerful Female Book Characters
From Hua Mulan to Jane Eyre to Lisbeth Salander, these heroines are examples of bravery and virtue.
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When My Son's Brother Became a Dad: An Adoptive Parent's Christmas
Adopting a baby boy meant starting a relationship with the family he came from.
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The Couple That Took the Same Christmas Portrait for 40 Years
Anna and Richard Wagner took a photo in front of their tree every year from 1900 to 1942.
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The Challenge of Closing the Gender Gap in Developing Countries
Which is more effective in improving life for women: economic development or specific programs aimed at increasing equality?
