Smart Women and Fragile Men: How Patriarchy Shapes Identity and Romance
Do men want to date smart women? This was the question behind a 2015 study published by the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.1 What the
June 19, 2019
Topic: Dating
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Choose Your Own Adventure: A Very Egalitarian Proposal
“I’m dead set against being proposed to at a restaurant,” I informed my boyfriend. “I’d love a glass of champagne on the house,” I continued,
March 4, 2019
Hey Church, We Need to Talk About Consent
Editor’s Note: This is one of our Top 20 winners from the 2018 CBE Writing Contest! The few men who have kissed me did not ask
December 20, 2018
Let’s Stop Telling Our Girls That Beauty Can Redeem the Beast
Several weeks ago, my husband John and I watched The Breakfast Club with Emma and Lucas. I initially questioned whether or not the film would be good
August 23, 2018
Tattoos, Debt, and Virginity: What Does the Bible Actually Say to Women?
Does God prefer “debt-free virgins without tattoos”? A recent viral article claims that men do, and that women should avoid college, independence, career, and the
July 30, 2018
An Egalitarian Man Is Hard To Find
This submission is one of our top ten CBE Writing Contest winners. Enjoy! When I was six I asked my father, “Daddy, why can’t Mommy
October 4, 2017
Ladies Who Are Looking—Choose A Man With An Activist’s Heart
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed” (Isaiah 1:17). “Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right” (Psalm 106:3).
August 1, 2017
A Celebration of Singleness
As a single Christian woman in leadership, I often find that people are curious about my marital status. Recently I had a conversation with someone
December 10, 2016
Moving Away from Subtle Extremity
“Mr. Jones, would you lead us in prayer?” It was an innocent request. But why was Mrs. Jones or Ms. Smith never asked? Despite a
December 10, 2016
Leaving Beauty Behind
You’re not pretty enough. I’ve heard that voice in my head ever since I was a little girl. It didn’t matter if I got straight
December 10, 2016