During the semester, students listened to the MEN series from the Scene on Radio podcast, and discussed gender roles, structures, and power. For their final projects, students produced works exploring those themes.
Did Rosa Parks Only Sit Her Black Ass Down, by Michael Betts II
What’s wrong with the way history rewrites and forgets the women of the Civil Rights Movement, and can we please give credit to those who made it actually happen? (Audio in two parts)
The Kavanaugh Reaction at Duke, by Jeff Blair
The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh has been one of the most polarizing topics in recent memory. Beyond his conservative stance on many controversial issues, the accusation of sexual assault against him caused a further divide among the American public. Here at Duke University, student Matt Noles spoke out in defense of Kavanaugh and against the vocal liberal majority on campus through an opinion piece in the school newspaper. His article sparked conversation around campus, culminating in an official debate between Matt and Duke senior Hannah Rodgers.
Finding Your Own Happily Ever After, by Erin Edmiston
Where is your happily ever after? These are the confessions of the women in my life–their thoughts, their hardships, and their lessons learned, including my own.
Unbroken, by Katie Eppinger
One woman’s story of fear and abuse. Warning: This contains some graphic and potentially triggering material. (Audio in two parts.)
Playground, by Lishan Guo
After kids enter pre-schools or schools, which normally is the first place where they start interacting with two different gender groups, they start noticing differences in the ways that boys (men) and girls (women) behave. The kids who were interviewed ranged from 7 to 10 years old.
The Motherhood Penalty, by Janie Hendrickson
Almost 47% of U.S. workers are women, yet they still earn, on average, 80.5 cents to every dollar a man makes. If women are an integral part of the workforce today, what is perpetuating this pay gap?
Girl Power, by Cassie Klos
Women of all ages and skill levels find a new sense of strength and confidence while taking the female-oriented weightlifting class aptly titled, “Girl Power.” Taught at the Wilson gym at Duke University, the trainers and students talk about their experiences being empowered by learning what their bodies can do.
Mixed, But Not Equal, by Angela Liu
A glimpse into the world of Ultimate frisbee, where we highlight the experiences of women who share the field with men in mixed Ultimate and the larger gender dynamics at play as the sport continues to grow.
When a Hedge of Protection Becomes a Hedge of Aggression, by Zaire McPhearson
Zaire McPhearson goes on a personal quest to look at how parents treat their daughters differently from their sons.
December 7th, by Jacob Moss
Jacob Moss’s Grandmother, Ruth, was 8 years old when she witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor. That day changed the course of history and her life forever.
The Ideal Child Gender, by Sarah Nelson
When it comes to your own children, perceived gender differences become more real. We hear from three Duke student athletes about their imagined future children, and how their gender preferences for those children may correlate or be shaped by their background and past experiences.
My Kid, by Jackson Prince
Our identities as boys and girls (and men and women) are most heavily influenced by our parents. For children of divorce, the ways that identity is shaped and learned changes because parents change. To show this effect, I went to investigate my parents’ divorce, confronting the culprits themselves: my mom and my dad.
Mind the (Kitchen) Gap, by James Robinson
The prospect of overcoming the gender divide in America can seem overwhelming, and it has led some to ask, where do we begin? Perhaps one recipe for change starts in the kitchen.
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Revolutionaries, But Not in Religion, by David Rothblatt
Many of the modern orthodox women that I know have high-powered jobs and a resume that includes numerous leadership roles throughout their long, professional careers; these same women naturally expect equality in the workplace and in the home. And yet, when it comes to religion, their traditional way of practicing Judaism forces them to accept a much more limited role in the service.
Openly Gay in a Fraternity, by Mark Sampson
Fraternities are described as sexist, homophobic, misogynistic, hotbeds of elitism. In many cases, this is accurate. But at Duke University, there are at least some instances where these adjectives fall flat.
MANicure, by Jake Sheridan
Spas are for girls and boxing is for boys. That’s what my grandma tells me, at least. I think she’s wrong. Can I prove that self-care is for boys, too?
