Gender, Politics, and Global Cultures

Op-Ed: Targeting Sex Trafficking through Attacking Male Demand Laura Johnson Sex trafficking, or modern-day human slavery, is a complex global problem that is often addressed through policies and programs that focus on the supply; namely, the female victims and their traffickers. While these efforts are commendable, the men who purchase sex are glaringly absent, rendered … Read more

In what I’m sure will be shocking news to all, decreasing ease-of-access to contraceptives for women increases un-wanted pregnancies, and ipso facto leads to more abortions. Though this study only draws a strong correlation, and isn’t without faults, it still shocks me that such data might come as a surprise to anyone. Also of interest … Read more

Hey everyone, I found an article written by a homosexual philosophy professor addressing the separation of gay identity and gay sexual behavior.  He points out that homosexuals are often identified by others solely by their sexual interaction with each other, rather than with intimacy, “movie dates,” and the like.  He points out that non-homosexuals tend … Read more

There is a lot of debate over the value of a college education. Apart from the intellectual value, recent studies indicate that women in particular, benefit financially over the long haul from a college degree. In a recent op-ed, Laura D. Tyson writes, “The dramatic increase in college education among women is one major reason … Read more