Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Trauma doesn’t always begin with one moment.Sometimes it begins with the way institutions respond — or don’t. For me, one of the most disturbing realizations has been watching how adults treated my sexual harassment in childhood versus how it was handled in adulthood. And the difference is terrifying. When...
Photo by Pierre Bamin on Unsplash For over five years, I’ve worked within my local library system — a space built for learning, access, and community care. And in those years, I’ve learned something deeply unsettling: Libraries are public institutions.But women’s bodies inside them are treated like public property. A Feminized Profession, A Sexualized Workplace...
Photo by CDC on Unsplash You’ve seen it. The man who “doesn’t know how” to load the dishwasher.Who “forgets” birthdays and appointments.Who claims he’s bad at cleaning, cooking, or childcare. But somehow excels at his job, hobbies, and video games. This isn’t clumsiness. It’s strategy. What Is Weaponized Incompetence? Weaponized incompetence is when someone intentionally...
Photo by Amy Humphries on Unsplash There’s something deceptively soft about the trad wife aesthetic. Flowing dresses. Fresh bread cooling on wooden counters. Sunlight pouring through farmhouse windows. Women smiling as they homeschool children, prepare elaborate meals, and devote their lives to domestic “femininity.” It looks peaceful. Intentional. Even empowering. But beneath the linen aprons...
Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash In May of 2023, Gender Gazette didn’t begin as a grand vision or a long-term plan. It started as a class assignment. I was taking a Public Relations writing course and was asked to create two blog mockups: one informational and factual, and one rooted in opinion, creativity, and...
Photo by Jez Timms on Unsplash For many men, the first time they receive flowers is at their own funeral. This oft-repeated phrase isn’t just poetic — it’s sociologically revealing. It exposes how deeply patriarchy polices emotional expression, beauty, care, and softness as feminine territory, while reserving flowers for women or for death. From an...
Photo by LOGAN WEAVER | @LGNWVR on Unsplash When people picture feminism, they often imagine marches, viral hashtags, and sweeping policy change. And while those moments matter, patriarchy doesn’t only live in laws — it lives in everyday habits, language, and social norms. That’s where micro-feminism comes in. Micro-feminism is the daily, often quiet resistance...
Photo by Luke Miller on Unsplash Folklore, Fear, and Feminist Lessons from Brave and Beyond Recently, the internet has been ablaze with a strange but telling question: If you had to be alone in the woods, would you rather encounter a man or a bear? Overwhelmingly, women are choosing the bear. Why? Because while a...
Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash When the mpox virus (formerly called monkeypox) started spreading in 2022, the headlines came quickly — and so did the stigma. Within weeks, mainstream outlets and social media users alike were calling it a “gay disease,” repeating the same tired script used during the AIDS crisis. Once again, queer...
Photo by Ivan Skorovarov on Unsplash When we talk about extremist groups, we often focus on ideology: white supremacy, Christian nationalism, conspiracy theories, or militant patriotism. But underneath these political and religious narratives lies something more insidious: toxic masculinity. The language, rituals, and recruitment strategies of groups like the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, and Three...