Gender Archives - The Pitt News

Opinion | ‘Girl dinner’ is starving us of critical thinking about gender

By Livia Daggett, Contributing Editor • October 8, 2023

“Girl dinner” and “girl math” content might be funny and relatable, but it also reinforces the worrying idea that there are inherent differences between men and women, robbing us of genuine, nuanced reflections and laughter about human experiences.

Opinion | Homeless men aren’t the threat many people think they are

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Staff Columnist • September 25, 2022

Columnist Sofia Uriagereka argues that misrepreenting homeless men as sexual deviants shifts blame from real agressors and justifies ignoring requests for help.

The Queer Corner | Make gender perform for you

By Rachel Bachy, Staff Writer • March 4, 2021

I used to spend so much time worrying about how other people perceive me.

Opinion | Stop shaming women for what they do to their face

By Nithya Achanta, For The Pitt News • February 15, 2021

Women should not be shamed for trying to conform to beauty standards.

Opinion | You don’t have to declare a sexuality

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • February 9, 2021

You might never be exactly sure what your sexuality is. And you don’t have to be.

By the Book | ‘The Odyssey’ and Navigating Gender

By Megan Williams, Digital Manager • November 1, 2020

Prior to my Reading Poetry class this semester, I did not think of Greek heroes as particularly complex.

Pitt removes “antiquated” gendered homecoming king and queen titles

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • September 25, 2020

Pitt’s Alumni Association removed the gendered titles of homecoming king and queen for this October’s homecoming festivities and are instead opting for two gender-inclusive “Spirit of Pitt” winners.

Professor unveils underwear’s history

By Zoe Pawliczek | Staff Writer • November 3, 2017

Jessie B. Ramey showed more than 170 strangers a picture of herself in her underwear Thursday at the Frick, a Pittsburgh art museum in Point Breeze. “Don’t get too excited, this is me at the age...

Girls won’t burn the Boy Scouts’ house down

By Sarah Shearer | Columnist • October 23, 2017

Between completing badges in financial literacy, car maintenance and proper dining etiquette, I learned the importance of diversity during my time as a Girl Scout — at just 10 years old. That’s...

Editorial: Pitt’s new board shows that it recognizes the importance of diversity, but there’s a long way to go

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • July 4, 2017

The Board of Trustees at Pitt has some serious power — by its own words, the Board “retains ultimate responsibility for all University affairs,” meaning its diversity is all the more important. Pitt...