Women and Girls

May 19, 2023

My Spectacular Betrayal

We had compromised in our marriages, denied parts of ourselves, often felt lonely, but who didn’t? Weren’t we happy enough? I was sitting at DK Donuts […]
May 13, 2023

Gone Are ‘Daddy’ Days. These Are ‘Mother’ Times.

Online, practically every famous woman is “mother,” a term with deep ties to the L.G.B.T.Q. ballroom community. To many people on the internet, the actress Toni […]
May 9, 2023

E. Jean Carroll Winning Courtroom Style

During the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump rape trial, every detail was part of building the case. Even the clothes. It was unclear, to […]
May 9, 2023

E. Jean Carrol Winning Courtroom Style

During the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump rape trial, every detail was part of building the case. Even the clothes. It was unclear, to […]
May 3, 2023

Misha Japanwala, a Pakistani Artist, Reimagines Her Relationship With Shame and Bodies

With body castings of anonymized Pakistani women that resemble oxidized copper statues, Misha Japanwala hopes to create a time capsule of resisting gender violence for her […]
April 19, 2023

Taylor Swift Mania: Fans Seek Sweatshirt

TAMPA, Fla. — Did you hear about the women who hid all night underneath the truck? Rumors were flying outside the Raymond James Stadium more than […]
April 8, 2023

To Freeze Their Eggs, Some Women Travel for a Better Deal and a Vacation

Faced with the high cost of egg-freezing in their home countries, some women are going abroad for a better deal, and a vacation. It’s hardly uncommon […]
April 6, 2023

Scenes from the N.C.A.A. Final Sports Bra Watch Party

The Sports Bra in Portland, Ore., is a rarity dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. The latest highlight was the N.C.A.A. women’s basketball final. PORTLAND, Ore. — […]
April 5, 2023

Emily Was a Popular Name in the ’90s. Now Its in More TV, Film and Music

She’s in Paris. She’s a criminal. She’s the titular star of a new biopic. She’s being apologized to by Phoebe Bridgers, and she has recently made […]
March 8, 2023

What Do Women Want on Their Wrists?

Four female horological experts tell us. (Spoiler: Not one of them was wearing a watch specifically designed for women.) For centuries, the high-end watch industry has […]