Let me start by saying….I loved the new Netflix documentary, Will & Harper. In the midst of the semester, I was feeling bogged down, and with social and political conflicts whirling around, Will & Harper was the breath of fresh air that I didn’t know I needed. Will & Harper, follows Will Ferrell and Harper Steele. […]
If you know a tween girl, you most certainly have heard the term “preppy.” Defined by colorful, feminine, and expensive clothes/accessories (e.g., Lululemon, Stanley cups, Kendra Scott necklaces), preppy is one of the biggest beauty trends among pre-adolescent girls. The term “Sephora girls” has also become quite popular, referring to tween-aged girls interested in the […]
This year’s Olympics were certainly a cause for celebration for women. With over 10,500 athletes, approximately half were women – marking the first time in history any Olympic games had gender parity (Buhler, 2024). Another record was set too –193 athletes were LGBTQ+ identified, and out of them, 170 were women (Yip, 2024). With seven […]
The first time I listened to the podcast, The Retrievals, I knew I was going to teach it in Psychology of Women & Gender. The five-part series chronicles the story of dozens of women who sought fertility treatment at the Yale Fertility Center starting in 2019. The women featured in the story underwent IVF treatment. […]
This academic year was challenging. In my Psychology of Women & Gender class, students appeared angry, tired, and ill-equipped to engage in controversial conversations. Topics that were particularly challenging were ones about racism, the violence in Israel and Palestine, and the increase in anti-trans legislation. Recognizing that I wanted to teach skills that could help […]
When I teach Psychology of Women & Gender, there are typically a range of students in my class. Some are psychology majors, some are women’s & gender studies minors, and some are taking the class with no background in psychology and/or women’s & gender studies at all. So one of the challenges is helping all […]
