Default HumanityGender‑Neutral Words like ‘People’ Are Still Interpreted to Mean ‘Men,’ Shows Analysis A new study shows society’s idea of “person” prioritizes men over women — suggesting a “fundamental bias in our species’ collective view of itself.” By Saumya Kalia
Freeing LanguageKerala School Asks Students to Use ‘Teacher’ Instead of ‘Madam,’ ‘Sir’ The goal is to not only adopt gender-neutral terms, but also to do away with the colonial legacy these words indicate. By Devrupa Rakshit
Gender NeutralSame‑Gender Sexual Harassment Is Covered By POSH Act: Calcutta HC "There is nothing in Section 9 of the 2013 [POSH] Act to preclude a same-gender complaint," the court ruled. By Devrupa Rakshit
Speak My LanguageUN Receives Backlash For Promoting Gender Neutral Language Amid Pandemic The pandemic is actually a great time to focus on gender equality. By Devrupa Rakshit
Dolled UpBarbie Toymaker Mattel Launches Line of Gender‑Neutral Dolls “Through research, we heard that kids don’t want their toys dictated by gender norms." By Liesl Goecker
Pro PronounsWhy You Should Include Your Preferred Pronouns in Your Social Media Bio Because it normalizes the idea that gender pronouns can't be assumed. By Rajvi Desai
Gender NeutralStudy: HPV Vaccine Can Also Prevent Infection, Cancer in Boys, Men It's time to include the vaccine in the national immunization program -- for both boys and girls. By Liesl Goecker
