gender norms
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The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #142: Chelsea Hodson
“If I didn’t allow myself to be vulnerable on the page, I wouldn’t get anywhere.”
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ENOUGH: Please Have a Seat
A Rumpus series of work by women and non-binary writers that engages with rape culture, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
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On the Joy of Watching My Coworker Eat Lunch
I want to enjoy something so thoroughly, like my coworker using his fingers to dig guac out of a burrito bowl.
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My Son’s Tutu
The thing I’ve learned about kids is that you only ever get a glimpse of the grown-up people they’ll become.
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Language Is Sensational: A Conversation with Eileen G’Sell
Eileen G’Sell discusses her debut collection, Life After Rugby, how and why she chose her book’s title, and challenging gender categories.
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The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #123: Erica Garza
“[T]here was something really empowering about being honest and open about this part of myself. Somehow, writing helped lessen the shame.”
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VISIBLE: Women Writers of Color: Aurvi Sharma
Aurvi Sharma discusses her memoir-in-progress, finding inspiration in ancient women’s voices, and writing against erasure.
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The Rumpus Interview with Roxane Gay
Roxane Gay discusses her new collection, Difficult Women, the problem with whiteness as the default and the need for diverse representation, and life as a workaholic.