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“But You Don’t Look Autistic!”: the Stereotyping of Neurodivergence in Healthcare

When society thinks of gendered healthcare issues, the first thing that comes to mind is often related to reproductive healthcare: abortions, birth control, and whether or not menstrual products should be free. However, reproductive care is not the only area where the medical system has, and continues, to fail women. According to the Australian Psychological […]

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Whose Stories Are Told? Representation & Bias in True-Crime Narratives

In late August of 2026, social media erupted with fascination over the Lindsay Clancy trial. Within a single month of the trial’s start, more than 164,400 TikTok videos were uploaded under the trending #Clancy hashtag. The former labor and delivery nurse, charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her children – […]

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THE DOUBLE STANDARD OF THE BIOLOGICAL CLOCK

Being a woman means your life comes with a playbook. You’ll get married in your twenties, have kids around thirty, and then you can finally relax. You’ve beaten the clock. We’re taught that women’s bodies come with an expiration date. We’re ticking time bombs, ready to go off at any second, and settling down before […]

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The Secret ingredient is Feminism?

It’s no secret that worldwide, women carry far more of the culinary responsibilities at home than men. In 2023, women over doubled men in the number of meals cooked within the average household. Despite this outsized role in food preparation at home, women have consistently struggled to break through in the restaurant industry. In the […]

From Preaching to Harassment: The Unspoken Reality for JMU Women

I want everyone to imagine that it is a beautiful day on campus. It is the first nice day since the cold days of winter and you were finally able to dig into your spring clothes. You are currently on the way to class, making your way through the quad, when all of a sudden […]

The True Enemy of Periods: Men

Do you ever imagine what it would be like to live a life where women don’t have to be in debilitating pain once a month for most of their lives? That is the dream of women everywhere who experience hardships during their menstrual cycle. Sadly, it is something women must face in their lives, and […]

The Grammys: How music And intersectionality can bring us together further

The Grammys at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena was the place to be this past Sunday. Hosted by Trevor Noah, and with live performances from Dua Lipa, Luke Combs and Tracey Chapman, SZA, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, U2, Joni Mitchell, Travis Scott, Burna Boy, and Billy Joel, the night was one to remember by all. Despite […]

The Impact of Women in Politics: Representation Matters

In the United States, we have witnessed an increase in women’s participation in politics. From heads of state to local representatives, women are breaking through the glass ceiling. Women’s representation in politics is not merely a matter of gender balance; it is a testament to the power of diversity and representation. Rebecca Leppert and Drew […]

“Pleasure Activism” with Adrienne Maree Brown

“Everyone wants to experience pleasure, why is society so shameful for wanting that?” – Adrienne Maree Brown Earlier this month I attended the first-ever JMU hosted, Queer Teach-in. This campus event provided an all-day long event with speakers, activities, and insight into the LGBTQ+ curriculum that is missing from our campus. I attended the virtual […]

Gender Bias in healthcare

Gender bias in healthcare is extensive. Workers in the healthcare system and patients can hold bias beliefs about one’s gender. The healthcare system can be severely impacted by this and can lead to inadequate treatment or environment. What is gender bias? Gender bias is when someone is favorable or prejudice toward one gender over the […]

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