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Sex

Unlike gender identity and gender expression, sex refers to the biological and genetic differences between female-assigned and male-assigned bodies. More specifically, those assigned female at birth have two X chromosomes, and those assigned male at birth have one X and one Y chromosome. Typically, based on these chromosomes and other physical characteristics, people are grouped as either female or male.

However, contrary to popular belief, the biology of sex has a spectrum of differences that cannot be classified simply as woman and man. Some people born with a combination of sex characteristics and reproductive organs are classified on the genetic sex spectrum as intersex.

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Ethnicity · Gender Expression · Interviews · Sex

What Do Ghostly Folk Myths Tell Us About Gender and Fear?

ByValeria Pájaro October 30, 2024April 6, 2025 Updated onApril 6, 2025

Have you ever seen a ghost? A 2022 poll found that at least two-thirds of Americans claim they have. This…

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Hollywood Diversity Acting Report

ByHannah Le July 3, 2024December 11, 2024 Updated onDecember 11, 2024

Hollywood diversity has come a long way, and many social movements such as Black Lives Matter, and Stop Asian Hate…

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Appearance · Interviews · Sex · Television

Representation of Plus-Sized Women in Hollywood (Or lack Thereof)

BySierra Shwani May 2, 2024December 11, 2024 Updated onDecember 11, 2024

Since the beginning of Hollywood, plus-sized women were rarely represented in films or TV. When plus-size women were seen in…

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gender diversity in video games
Gender Expression · Interviews · Sex · Technology

The Quest for Gender Diversity and Representation in Video Games

ByMaria Proctor April 23, 2024June 9, 2024 Updated onJune 9, 2024

Video games allow players to immerse themselves in entertaining worlds filled with endless possibilities and limitless realities. This is why…

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Female Directors 2: the women who maintain the Big Voice
Movies · Sex

Female Directors 2: the women who maintain the Big Voice

BySophie Rehlaender March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

In the mid-late summer of 2023, something big happened. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” premiered, scooping us up into Barbie-land, and putting…

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Obstacles to the Growth of Diversity in Superhero Comics
Race · Sex · Sexual Orientation

Obstacles to the Growth of Diversity in Superhero Comics

ByChhaya Patel March 21, 2024June 7, 2024 Updated onJune 7, 2024

Previously, I discussed the history of diversity in superhero comics and how diversity has grown and currently looks in the…

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NFL cheerleader pay gap
Sex · Socioeconomic · Sports

NFL Cheerleader Pay Gap: The Unfortunate Reality of Cheering on the Sidelines

ByAlexandra Ushakova March 21, 2024May 22, 2024 Updated onMay 22, 2024

With the 2024 Super Bowl being the new most-watched telecast in human history, it is not surprising that the event…

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Movies · Sex

Female Directors: The first women with the Big Voice

BySophie Rehlaender March 12, 2024June 7, 2024 Updated onJune 7, 2024

What comprises a great female director is the same recipe for what comprises a great director. So must we look…

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Gender Expression · Race · Sex · Sexual Orientation

The Evolution and Growth of Diversity in Superhero Comics

ByChhaya Patel February 13, 2024June 7, 2024 Updated onJune 7, 2024

When you think of superhero comics, what characters come to mind? Superman? Batman? Spiderman? Wolverine? White characters tend to come…

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What is Diversity and Inclusion? 2024 Trends and Statistics

ByPaige Hadsall January 30, 2024December 14, 2024 Updated onDecember 14, 2024

Diversity and inclusion efforts are definitely in hot-topic territory. There have been many new practices in workplaces, film, education, and…

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