On the surface, fraternity life is associated with drinking, ruggedness, popularity, and acceptance. What lies underneath are misogyny, homophobia, degradation, and exclusion. In Frat Boy Tells All , Straus examines how fraternal organizations perpetuate sexism, rape, and anti-gay sentiments. In a society inundated with diet and fitness advice, skinny fashion models, eating disorders and body image obsession, overweight people are frequently the victims of prejudice and discrimination. These corresponding pieces written by a mother and a daughter, entitled Fed Up with the Diet Industry , examine the rights of fat people and the injustice of size discrimination.
Many women seem to think so, and have incorporated both schools of thought into their lives.
Orthodox women must wear dresses or skirts that cover their knees, elbows and collarbone, and if married, cover their hair with a scarf, hat or wig. In this piece, Andrea Gurwitt examines the partnership and relays the stories of young feminists who have converted to Orthodox worship. The magazine tackles tough topics and is on the front lines of every debate, from abortion to animal rights. Published four times a year, the national magazine features articles on politics, economics, medicine, relationships, the media and the arts, all from a range of viewpoints. On The Issues also contains profiles of and interviews with outstanding women and men such as Andrea Dworkin, Elie Wiesel, and Phyllis Chesler, as well as many others.