Gender + Sexuality

news

In Saudi Arabia, a New Era for Women

Thousands educated beyond the kingdom return home to exert pressure for political change.

By Frank Viviano, 29 Sep 2011

life

Meet the Portable Pole Dancer

Street performing has evolved. Which helps pay for Natalie Dinsdale's graduate studies in biology.

By Christopher Grabowski, 30 Aug 2011

artsculture

Kristen Wiig, Screwball Genius, I Salute You!

Is 'Bridesmaids' really that funny? Yes, miraculously, it is.

By Dorothy Woodend, 27 May 2011

life

What Is Wrong with the Men In This Town?

Too shy? Too nice? Blame the suburbs and our collective good nature. Now get me a cat.

By Vanessa Richmond, 18 May 2011

news

So What, I'm a Slut

Slutwalk Vancouver, the next step in a controversial women's empowerment movement.

By Katie Hyslop, 13 May 2011

news

Lenora Stenersen, Sparking Change

She pushed through barriers to be one of BC's few women mechanics. Now she works alongside her dad at Coast Mountain.

By Justin Langille, 5 May 2011

life

Why I Had to Watch The Royal Wedding

And why you did, too. We're grasping at fantasies as fairy tale traditional marriages fade away.

By Vanessa Richmond, 28 Apr 2011

books

'Everything Was Good-bye,' a Canadian Romeo and Juliet

BC Book Prize winner Gurjinder Basran on constricted girlhood, arranged marriage, a mother's pride and more.

By Fiona Tinwei Lam, 22 Apr 2011

news

'Woman of the Year' Is Out of a Job

Provincial cuts finally catch up with Cranbrook’s Women's Resource Centre run by Vicky Dalton.

By Tom Sandborn, 31 Mar 2011

opinion

Canadian Women Might Envy Obama's US

As Harper's replay of Bush policies hurts the vulnerable, we no longer can look south and feel superior.

By Alison Brewin, 24 Feb 2011

opinion

Don't Forget Gay and Trans Kids Are Most Bullied

Pink Shirt Day began as protest against homophobia. As its popularity grows, are we blurring a vital teaching opportunity?

By Claudia Ruitenberg, 22 Feb 2011

mediacheck

Don't Believe the Taliban Have Changed

They're not softening on girls' education, as some media have reported. I know. I'm in Kabul, working for those girls.

By Lauryn Oates, 4 Feb 2011

books

Ophelia Benson, Public Atheist

The fearless writer, at UBC tonight, says feminists should take on the major monotheist religions.

By Shannon Rupp, 28 Jan 2011

news

A Tyee Series

Calcutta's Brothels: A Terrible Reflection

The Durbar co-op's successes must be measured against vast injustices that foster prostitution everywhere. Last of four.

By John Restakis, 24 Jan 2011

news

A Tyee Series

Paths to Prostitution: Two Women's Tales

Cruel realities drove Onima and Rheka to sex work in Calcutta. Building a co-op with their sisters lifted them from desperation. Third of four.

By John Restakis, 21 Jan 2011

news

A Tyee Series

How Calcutta's Sex Workers Built Their Own Empowering Co-op

To loosen bonds of poverty and sexual servitude, thousands have banded together. Second of four.

By John Restakis, 20 Jan 2011

artsculture

The Big Tease

Mathieu Amalric's film 'On Tour' is a love story with passels of swinging tassels.

By Dorothy Woodend, 7 Jan 2011

opinion

What's 'Ridiculous' about NDP's Gender Balance Policy?

Consider what other parties around the world are doing to tackle similar inequalities in their ranks.

By David Schreck, 5 Jan 2011

news

Making It Safe to Be Queer at School

Preventing gay bashing and suicides means changing what's taught in the classroom, say researchers.

By Katie Hyslop, 5 Nov 2010

news

Pickton-style Serial Killings Could Recur Warns Cameron

Little has changed in Downtown Eastside to prevent it, says author.

By Stanley Tromp, 8 Oct 2010