Virginia Statehouse Race Pits 'Bathroom Bill' Author Against Transgender Woman
If Democrat Danica Roem succeeds in unseating Republican Delegate Bob Marshall, she'd become the nation's first openly transgender state lawmaker.
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Do Men Have It Easier? Your Politics Might Determine How You Answer
Democrats were more than twice as likely as Republicans to say that the country hasn't gone far enough in achieving gender equality, according to a new survey from Pew.
Nature, Nurture, And Our Evolving Debates About Gender
What does it mean to be a boy and what does it mean to be a girl? We delve into debates over gender – and explore how some people are moving beyond labels and building gender identities of their own.
Can A Child Be Raised Free Of Gender Stereotypes? This Family Tried
When Jessica and Royce James learned that they were going to have a daughter, they decided to raise her in as gender-neutral a way as possible. It was harder than they could have imagined.
Transgender Hockey Player Postpones Hormone Treatment To Keep Playing
Sports leagues have struggled with how to define gender when it comes to deciding who can play. Pro hockey player Harrison Browne has decided to postpone hormone therapy for one more year on the ice.
Macho Man, Little Princess: How Gender Norms Can Harm Kids Everywhere
Girls are vulnerable, boys are strong. It's a dichotomy that researchers observed in 15 countries around the world — and one that has big consequences for children's health and success.
Study Finds Women See Female Lawmakers As More Competent, Having More Integrity
A new study shows that women think more highly of female lawmakers, and that for men, there's no difference. But broken down by party, the results get more complicated.
Oregon Adds A New Gender Option To Its Driver's Licenses: X
The change follows a ruling last year by an Oregon judge that allowed an Army veteran to legally identify as non-binary — neither male nor female. Several countries already recognize a third gender.
A New Generation Overthrows Gender
Parents, schools and elected officials are working to catch up and adapt to the needs of children and teens who don't fit into familiar gender categories.
Winston-Salem Residents Counter Controversial Billboard With Their Own Messages
It's a simple sign, no graphics, just text. But it's ignited fierce debate.