Woman-on-Woman Competitiveness in Politics
So the female is wily and shrewd; she is no demur wallflower.
Caryl Rivers's Latest Articles
Women v. Trump
Hostility against women is moving from the basement trolls to the mainstream.
How a Black President Stoked ‘White Male Fragility.’
Women may view more equality for women as hurting their husbands, rather than as benefitting themselves.
Here’s Why I Want to See a Female President in My Lifetime
As a rare female Washington political journalist in the ’60s, I was one of the “girls in the balcony.” Things have moved along since then, but not enough. Women need Hillary Clinton to win this election.
Cancel the Party: Here’s a Killjoy Memo for U.S. Women
Instead of celebrating progress, we have to ask why we fare so poorly compared to many other countries. From being underpaid to losing abortion access, it’s a depressing list. But let’s not look away.
Trump Attacks on Kelly Echo Male Patterns of Abuse
When women make strong comments or venture into political waters they face threats. Harassment of female journalists online seems to be growing at an alarming rate; and it dovetails with new research about women and speech.
Caitlyn Jenner Gives Neurosexism Another Star Turn
Let’s stop the latest talk of male and female brains before it goes much further. We don’t want to put transgender people in the same old sex-role binds that have caused so much harm in the past.
Same-Sex Marriage Fits In Fine With History
An argument against same-sex marriage has a warm, fuzzy Dr. Spock-ian ring. But a review of recent writings shows how marriage had nothing to do with child welfare. The shift of marriage towards love is an ideal best supported by making it inclusive.
One Big Thing to Remember About Candidate Hillary
Her chance to be a historic game changer is nothing to yawn about. Male dominance of politics is huge and growing and it shows we are still up against John Adams’ fear of “the despotism of the petticoat.”
’50 Shades of Grey’ Hits a Red-State Sweet Spot
The Bible Belt’s culture of values, like abstinence-only education and marriage inequality, has created a huge market for this film, which celebrates male dominance in the sack and elsewhere.
