Through three contemplative vignettes, Scott examines her experiences working in academia. Her article sheds light on the underlying femmephobia in academic workplaces. 

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The US military enforces hyper-masculine ideals—but what happens to those who don’t fit the mold?

Bonnes explores how femmephobia and gender essentialism shape servicewomen’s experiences.

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What happens when girls read YA erotic romance? They build communities that challenge norms and claim sexual agency—through fiction.

Medrano-Gonzáles’ article examines publisher trends and girls’ own words to imagine femininity beyond the rules.

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Harkin (2024) explores the evolution of the Pink PC—from Apple’s iconic G3 to today’s custom-built pastel gaming rigs. Once at the forefront of programming, women’s role in tech has been erased, but hyperfeminine PC builds challenge dominant narratives of technology as inherently masculine.

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