Jun 30, 2023 |
Through their multicultural identity, metis girls forged a path that blurred cultural and gender norms while granting them agency in a time when girls had few such opportunities. Yet their stories have largely remained silent. At Mackinac, they are finally coming to light.
Apr 15, 2023 |
Girls have long been models and audiences in advertisements for consumer products. What do these advertisements say about girlhood, gender roles, and other identities?
Mar 8, 2023 |
We’re accustomed to seeing ourselves through the lens of the male gaze – both through art and through other male-oriented parameters of societal expectation and decorum. In this series, we sought submissions of original artwork from female artists that focus on female perception and female gaze, to offer a view of the world through the eyes of its young womxn.
Dec 17, 2022 |
Memories of Girlhood is a blog-based collaborative project that invites our community to share diary-like blogs detailing a memory from their girlhood.
Nov 12, 2022 |
Girl Authors explores the literary depth and creativity of girls throughout history. We also explore the issues surrounding girl authors – from determining their ages to ensuring their works are preserved for future generations.