Sep 10, 2023 · The word “girl” can be a noun, a verb, an adjective, or an exclamation, meaning something slightly different depending on how it’s said and who has said it.

Sep 12, 2024 · Summer, a young entrepreneur who started her own dog-walking and treat business, is American Girl’s newest Girl of the Year.

May 31, 2025 · After decades of political and social progress, women’s rights are now the subject of renewed debate and policy change, amid a broader backlash on the goals of modern feminism.

Jan 1, 2024 · 2023 saw an endless stream of trends signaling the popularity of "Girl Culture." NPR's Juana Summers speaks with writer Isabel Cristo about why adult women were so drawn to …

Jun 26, 2025 · These viral trends beg the question: Why are we still gendering everything so much? And are we celebrating "girl dads" more than moms?

Aug 24, 2023 · "Using 'girl' as a prefix has picked up enough traction to be an effective brand asset. When you see 'girl'-something, you have an idea of what to expect.

Jul 20, 2022 · Merriam-Webster has broadened its definition of “female.” The dictionary, often treated as the authoritative source when it comes to modern definitions, added to its online definition of female...

Apr 28, 2025 · In her new book, “Girl on Girl,” Atlantic magazine critic Sophie Gilbert examines the backlash against feminism in pop culture over the past three decades.

Apr 30, 2025 · In “Girl on Girl,” Sophie Gilbert makes a searing case that trends from the 1990s and 2000s, online and off, damaged young women in deep, dark ways.

Oct 4, 2023 · American Girl unveiled Lila Monetti, a competitive gymnast and horseback rider, as its 2024 Girl of the Year this morning.

Oct 1, 2024 · The 'girl dinner,' 'girl math' memes were fun, but they’ve gone too far and lasted too long. Harmful stereotypes have the potential to stick.

May 7, 2014 · In the last few decades, a multi-billion dollar industry has evolved around princess stories and toys. But in contrast to this pink and purple “girlie” world are alternatives emphasizing more ...

Aug 10, 2023 · The word "girl" is everywhere on TikTok. But maybe it's not a bad thing. It just depends who is using it.

Sep 10, 2023 · We’ve been going out on hot girl walks, something that the creator, Mia Lind, has described as a miles-long walk in which you think about only three things — the things you’re grateful …

Jul 8, 2023 · Or so the thinking goes. Typical girl dinners may include some kind of fruit, a block of cheddar, sliced salami, a sleeve of fancy crackers and a dish of olives.