Gender and Sexuality Studies

Feb. 17-19: Inclusion is focus of Humanities Week events

By Adrian Aumen, College of Arts & Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Three free, public events highlighting the central and inclusive nature of the humanities will be held Tuesday-Thursday, Feb. 17-19, on the Washington State University campus and at Neill Public Library in Pullman. A reception will follow each event.

Feb. 3: Survivor, author discusses campus sex assault, recovery

By Beverly Makhani, Office of Undergraduate Education PULLMAN, Wash. – In her latest book, “College Girl: A Memoir,” university professor Laura Gray-Rosendale describes the brutal rape and beating she endured as a Syracuse University junior in 1988 and the massive confusion and challenges she overcame in the months and years since.

Men’s magazine reading, unwanted sexual behaviors linked

PULLMAN, Wash. – Researchers at Washington State University say a recently published study suggests young men who read men’s magazines are more likely to engage in unwanted sexual activity. In contrast, study results suggest that women’s magazines have empowered women to refuse unwanted sexual activity.