Tag Archives: Feminist theory

26Jan/26

The Science of Sex and the Fiction of Gender

Jan. 26, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This source features a multidisciplinary discussion hosted by the Institute of Art and Ideas regarding the biological and social definitions of sex. A panel of experts, including a journalist, a biologist, and a sociologist, examines whether traditional scientific classifications of male and female are influenced by cultural gender biases. By referencing the work of Judith Butler, the program questions if even evolutionary narratives are shaped by human fiction rather than objective fact. Ultimately, the debate seeks to determine if reimagining human identity beyond these binary constraints is a necessary progression or a misguided political objective. Continue reading

30Jun/23

Statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College

The Supreme Court’s decision impedes colleges and universities from selecting their own student bodies and fully addressing systemic racial inequalities that persist. The ruling threatens to return this nation to a time when education and opportunity are reserved for a privileged class. It endangers 60 years of multiracial movements to challenge our nation to live up to the ideals enshrined in our founding documents. The decision erects new barriers to building a society in which everyone has the opportunity to improve their lives, communities, health, and education. Continue reading