The Third Wave

Race and Ethnicity

Gendered Racism in Reproductive Healthcare

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on September 3, 2024

Recent research reveals a hidden struggle for middle-class Black women.

Recent research reveals a hidden struggle for middle-class Black women.

Gender

Why We Need Female Moderators at Presidential Debates

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on November 15, 2019

Women are underrepresented in presidential debates, and it matters.

Women are underrepresented in presidential debates, and it matters.

Adoption

Adoption Is Not a Solution for Abortion

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on May 22, 2019

Adoption rates in the U.S. are relatively low and steadily decreasing because of cultural changes, not Roe vs. Wade.

Adoption rates in the U.S. are relatively low and steadily decreasing because of cultural changes, not Roe vs. Wade.

Health

We are Missing Decades of Research on Gun Violence

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on February 19, 2018

Gun violence in America is a national public health crisis and we need research informed solutions to keep our children safe.

Gun violence in America is a national public health crisis and we need research informed solutions to keep our children safe.

Sexual Abuse

Harvey Weinstein Is Not a Monster

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on October 20, 2017

Let's use Harvey Weinstein as an opportunity to talk honestly about sexual assault and harassment.

Let's use Harvey Weinstein as an opportunity to talk honestly about sexual assault and harassment.

Sex

Equality Makes Same-Sex Couples Happy

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on June 5, 2017

Why are same-sex couples happier than straight couples? Here are eight ways research says same-sex couples rock relationships.

Why are same-sex couples happier than straight couples? Here are eight ways research says same-sex couples rock relationships.

Divorce

Who Initiates Divorce More Often?

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on May 9, 2017

In heterosexual marriages, are women or men more likely to initiate divorce?

In heterosexual marriages, are women or men more likely to initiate divorce?

Sex

5 Ways to be a Pro-Life Feminist

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on January 30, 2017

How to reduce rates of abortion according to research.

How to reduce rates of abortion according to research.

Bias

Narcissism, Sexism & Entitlement

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on October 23, 2016

#Repealthe19th is a popular hashtag. Why would a woman vote against her own self interest?

#Repealthe19th is a popular hashtag. Why would a woman vote against her own self interest?

Sex

Who is the Typical College Rapist?

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on June 11, 2016

Who commits most of the rapes on college campuses?

Who commits most of the rapes on college campuses?

Does watching porn affect young men's virility?

Orgasm

Why Do Lesbians Have More Orgasms Than Straight Women?

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on February 16, 2016

Can lesbian relationships teach straight couples how to increase frequency of orgasms?

Can lesbian relationships teach straight couples how to increase frequency of orgasms?

Marriage

Top 5 Feminist Moments in 2015

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on December 29, 2015

Favorite moments in feminism from 2015.

Favorite moments in feminism from 2015.

Bias

4 Reasons U.S. Leads the way in Discrimination against Women

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on December 15, 2015

Why the United States leads the way in gender discrimination.

Why the United States leads the way in gender discrimination.

Parenting

Domestic Terrorism will not Stop Abortion

Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC on December 4, 2015

Violence and intimidation don't work to prevent abortion, because domestic terrorism doesn't prevent unwanted pregnancies.

Violence and intimidation don't work to prevent abortion, because domestic terrorism doesn't prevent unwanted pregnancies.