In 1976, a woman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhoda received a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Twelve months later, a local reporter noted Rhoda’s surprisingly soft skin and ...

In 1976, a woman from Roanoke, Va., named Rhoda received a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Twelve months later, a local reporter noted Rhoda’s surprisingly soft skin and visible ...

But while the idea that gender isn’t binary (i.e. there’s more than just men and women out there) may seem new to many people, gender non-conformity isn’t a 21st-century creation. Examples of people ...

In the spring of 2007, the Organization of American Historians (the nation’s premier body of professional historians, teachers, and public advocates of U.S. history) asked me to take a look at what ...

Pronouns are small but controversial words, especially regarding gender identity. Myles explores the history of gender pronouns and asks: why do they matter? This video was co-produced with Peer ...

Combine the study of gender dynamics with RIT’s integrated strengths in STEAM: Carve your own innovative and dynamic path through RIT’s unique constellation of sciences, technologies, and the arts.

With a gender studies minor, you’ll explore our notions of gender, their historical and cultural origins, and find ways to apply what you’re learning in your education and career. By adding a minor in ...

The story of a young visionary who cast off gender and started a successful American movement for freedom, tolerance, and love. At age 18, Jemima Wilkinson dedicated herself to religion. Born in 1752, ...

Gender roles are stereotypes regarding attitudes, attributes, and actions imposed on men and women based on gender. These kinds of preconceptions are usually harmful to society — yet, understanding ...

Project lead Joanne Smith hopes you will come away inspired.