Something for men to think about the next time they gawk at an attractive female co-worker: That longing stare may touch off a vicious cognitive cycle that could hurt her ability to do her job well.

In the wake of the Women's March protests all over the world, in which women and men stood up against oppression of every kind, it feels like kind of a downer to talk about sexual objectification of ...

"Objectification" is a common buzzword used to describe one aspect of societal misogyny. But what exactly does it mean to objectify somebody? How do you know is someone, such as a date, is ...

Objectification occurs when one person treats another like a thing or commodity, ignoring his or her humanity and dignity. Pixabay When Joan Holloway – the bombshell office worker on the show “Mad Men ...

I’m a 20-something genetic male. I thought for a while that I might be trans, but I ended up deciding that while I hate my masculine features and like girl clothes and want to be “cute”, I have no ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

This Femfresh ad has been banned in the U.K. by the ASA. (Photo: Femfresh) A Femfresh ad has been banned in the U.K. by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for “objectifying” women and for the ...