The Netflix drama Adolescence depicts the journey of a 13-year-old boy, Jamie, who, after feeling isolated and rejected, becomes immersed in the toxic “manosphere.” The series highlights the dangers of online radicalization, showcasing how young boys, craving connection, often adopt harmful ideologies influenced by figures like Andrew Tate, leading to emotional crises and distorted masculinity.
Judith Butler argues that gender is a performative act shaped by cultural norms rather than a fixed identity. She contends that historical insights on gender and sexuality emphasize the social construction of these concepts, influencing modern discussions on identity and challenging traditional gender roles, ultimately leading to fluid expressions of gender and sexuality.
International women’s day campaigns for greater gender equity.
This post summarises some of the most recent data on the extent of discrimination against LGBTQ people, and is aimed
This material is relevant to An introduction to sex, gender and gender identity Personally I would teach this as part
Only one third of 18-24 year olds identify as ‘completely heterosexual’
The Gyaan Centre is a new school for girls soon to be opened in Rajasthan, India. Rajasthan is one of
Back in Time for the Factory is a really useful documentary series from the BBC which explores how working class
Changes in women’s employment, family life, ambitions, socialisation and the impact of feminism all explain the gender gap in education
This post focuses on traditional representations of men as reinforcing aspects of hegemonic masculinity before considering some of the changes