Gender and Sexuality
Studying Gaga, Beyoncé Up Close
Students debated whether Lady Gaga and Beyoncé have become feminist icons through their pop music.
Degrees for the Dead
Ninety years after the University began persecuting homosexual undergraduates in the infamous “Secret Court,” a group of Harvard students and affiliates have launched a movement to award those seven expelled students—two of whom committed suicide—posthumous honorary degrees at this year’s commencement.
Men Champion Women’s Cause
Feminism is a word that some people wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole. Though it is sometimes perceived as a unilateral campaign against men, women’s rights and gender equality groups are increasingly presenting it as a movement in which people of all genders can be involved.
Educators Challenge Virginity Connotations
Health educators, feminist bloggers, and queer activists gathered at the Rethinking Virginity Conference on Monday to critique American society’s negative portrayal of losing one’s virginity.
Despite Improvements, Issues Remain With Sexual Assault Procedures
While using fact finders has solved some of the issues with the Ad board’s sexual assault policies, many believe there are still fundamental flaws in the adjudication process that need to be addressed.
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Catherine Lord ‘71, a visual artist, curator and professor of studio art at the Univeristy of Chicaogo seen here in conversation with actor John Lithgow ‘67, was honored yesterday with the 2010 Harvard Arts Medal Award.
Victims Stay Silent on Sexual Assault
Last spring, Ryan found himself outside late at night, alone with his boyfriend, who had just consumed nine shots of tequila.
Feminist Calls for Veganism
Feminist-vegan Carol J. Adams, who authored “The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist Vegetarian Critical Theory,” urged students to reject animal products, pointing out the parallels between the consumption of meat and misogyny at an event sponsored by the Harvard College Vegetarian Society.
Panelists Discuss Gay Marriage
Five representatives from religious and advocacy groups gathered to discuss the legal ramifications of same-sex marriage at an event held yesterday at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Feminist Opposes Abortion
Feminists for Life President Serrin M. Foster argued that opposing abortion is in the best interest of both women and babies.
Feminist Case Against Abortion
Serrin Foster, president of Feminists for Life, gave her famous speech "The Feminist Case Against Abortion" arguing for why every woman should oppose legalized abortion yesterday in Emerson Hall.
Experts Discuss Alcohol, Sex
Several speakers explored the relationship between alcohol and sexual assault at last night’s talk "Rape or Sex with a Buzz?"
