You’re either going to love or hate Kazaky. While they’ve been described by some as a “Ukrainian boy band”, we’re more comfortable designating them as a dance troupe who also happens to sing songs. I mean, let’s be honest here! This isn’t about the (admittedly […]
Tag: Gender
Hot or Not?: Androgyny
From Bowie to Gaga, the public has consistently been fascinated by androgynous individuals. It’s not that surprising! The rules of gender are hammered into our heads from the day we’re born, and it’s only natural that we’re intrigued by those who defy the norm. Of […]
Obama Signs Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Yesterday, President Barack Obama signed into law the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. The legislation extends federal hate crimes protection in cases where the victim is targeted because of their sexual orientation, gender, disability or gender identity. "After more than […]
South African Runner Tries To Prove Gender… By Wearing A Dress
Caster Semenya, the South African runner whose
Simon Cowell Totally Has A Boner For This X-Factor Contestant
Have you seen the video of X-Factor contestant Danyl Johnson performing Joe Cocker's version of "With A Little Help From My Friends"? You can practically see the jizz in Simon Cowell's pants as he listens to his audition. Apparently, the feelings are mutual, because Johnson […]
South African Runner… Man or Woman?
The story of South African runner Caster Semenya reminds me of the movie It's Pat where the gender of Pat is a mystery to everyone. After winning first place at the Track & Field World Championships, Caster's gender is now in question. Not only did […]
Senate Passes Hate Crimes Bill
In a vote of 63 to 28, the US Senate has approved a bill that would extend federal hate crimes laws to protect those who are attacked because of their gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. The current law is limited to discrimination based […]
So You Think You Can Reinforce Gender Norms?
Last night's season premiere of So You Think You Can Dance? wasn't all sashays and pop-locking. Quite awesomely, the episode featured a same-sex ballroom dancing duo in which one guy was straight and the other was gay. Not so awesomely, the judges made some pretty […]
Editor’s Note: They All Have Such Huge Shafts!
Yesterday, a commenter called me out for incorrect usage of "they" on a post about penis size. I wrote, "Have you ever met someone who claims they never measured their penis?" It was suggested that "he" replace "they", with the logic that anyone who has […]
Pink Underwear: Hot or Not?
Here's a fun fact: nearly a century ago, pink was considered a masculine color because it was "more decided and strong". Baby boys were dressed in the color, while girls were donned up in blue–which was considered delicate, dainty and evocative of the Virgin Mary. […]