stereotypes
Americans See Black Men as Larger Than They Really Are, Study Finds
The survey also found that nonblack respondents thought black men were more capable of violence than whites—and that cops would be more justified using force in altercations with them.
Butch Is Beautiful: Exploring Queer Masculinity, in Photos
"If you're butch and older than 25, there's not a lot of visibility. I wanted to open up [the conversation] to different kinds of butches."
Meet Hollywood's Ten Favorite Raver Stereotypes
From frat bros to talentless wannabes, mainstream movies and TV continue to lean on tired cliches.
How the Stigma of Drug Addiction Hurts All of Us
As people continue to die en masse due to the opioid crisis, we look at how stereotypes surrounding drug use are holding society back.
People Think Women Are Worse Drivers Than Men—Statistics Say Otherwise
In a forty-year period, twice as many men died in car crashes, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Turning BBW into a Point of Pride, Not a Category of Porn
Theresa Chromati subverts the derogatory moniker to reclaim the black, female gaze.
Making Christmas Wontons and Talking British Chinese Identity
“I’m probably more English than Chinese in many respects but just because you’re born from Chinese parents, you still get stereotyped."
Turns Out That Being Sexist is Bad for Your Mental Health
Turns out that conforming to toxic masculine stereotypes all the time is actually a massive strain on the brain. Who knew?
Stereotype Study Confirms That People Still Think Women Don't Tweet About Tech
Readers also thought a woman was a man if she had a "wide and serious perspective on things."
Unsurprisingly, Gender Neutral Textbooks Make for Better Students
Two Swedish researchers found that you are more likely to apply for a course and get good grades if the books you read are less about boring stereotypes and more about situations you can personally identify with.
A Japanese Photographer Examines Identity Stereotypes
Eighteen-year-old Izumi Miyazaki cites a number of surrealists as her inspiration in her thoughtful, wry, and precise work on identity stereotypes, setting cultural clichés alongside grotesque or awkward elements.
Snapchat Doesn't Think Its 'Yellowface' Filter Is Racist
Sorry, racism doesn’t disappear in five seconds.