Boundaries of Gender: Sometimes you don’t know who you are until you put on a mask. By Alexander Chee. (Mar. ’15)

“How, then, is the past and history, and through them Kashmir itself, imagined in contemporary narratives from the region? Do these literary narratives help displace the shibboleths of nationalist and religious discourses to bring us into a more open-ended realm, where a less violent and more inclusive future is possible?” By Chitralekha Zutshi.

2015's headlines and cultural events have confronted us with the malleability of racial, gender, sexual and reputational lines. Who do we think we are? By Wesley Morris. (Oct. 6)

Stop thinking you're the center of the world, and you may be happier. By Paul Bloom. (Dec. 17)

“Feminism does not ground me. It is the discipline that comes from spiritual practice that is the foundation of my life.” By George Yancy and bell hooks. (Dec. 10)

Against the false narratives of anorexia. By Katy Waldman.

What building a robot in a person's image can reveal about identity and humanity. By Adrienne LaFrance.

We used to believe our brains couldn’t be changed. Now we believe they can – if we want it enough. But is that true? Will Storr wades through the facts and fiction.

How a missing inner monologue affects the sense of self. By Claire Cameron.

A mind-bending, award-winning science fiction trilogy that expertly investigates the way we live now. By Tammy Oler.

Two gender pioneers talk transitioning in public, paranormal phenomena, courage, boobs, Caitlyn Jenner and the way we perceive gender and sexuality.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has modernized the standard and process for changing gender markers on birth certificates.  As a result, proof of surgery is no longer required. Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders has worked extensively with advocates and policymakers in Massachusetts and throughout New England to implement this vital change.

The mainstream conversation about gender identity has widened significantly in the last few months, between Caitlyn Jenner’s public transition and Miley Cyrus and Ruby Rose appearing in the public eye identifying as genderqueer. It may be a great moment for a refresher on gender terminology, so here at The Frisky, we wanted to provide you with a glossary of terms! Let’s dive in.

The most privileged among us take the history of their family names for granted. For many, we’re lucky to find a foothold even in fiction.

Prompted by her father’s own decision to transition, Jessica Walton is crowdfunding her children’s book which tells the story of a teddy bear who identifies as female

A fuckboy is the worst kind of guy, or at least one who represents the worst trends of the present moment.

Raised a girl, became a boy, and now? From navigating public bathrooms, to choosing what to wear, Tyler Ford on living as a genderless person

Gender recognition bill will eliminate need for medical or state intervention and comes months after the country voted for same-sex marriage

In a matter of two months, Dutee Chand went from being hailed as India's "sure shot Olympic medalist" to studying to become a train ticket collector. It all began last summer, a few days before a team of more than 200 Indian athletes was set to leave for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Chand, the 18-year-old 100m national champion sprinter, was dropped from the list.

A West Hollywood law requiring all single-stall restrooms in businesses and public places to be gender-neutral will go into effect this week. The law, which will have no impact on multiple-stall restrooms, mandates that any facility designed for use by no more than one person not be restricted to a specific sex or gender identity by signage, design or installation of fixtures.