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Jess McHugh is a New York-based journalist writing about the intersection of culture, politics, and identity. Her work has appeared in The Paris Review, The Nation, TIME.com, Village Voice, International Business Times, CNN, and The Believer, among others. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.

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Shifting Language Jess McHugh Aug 6, 2018

Policing Language Is Just Another Way to Silence Women

Jess McHugh Aug 6, 2018

When women and people of color are told what words to use, and how to use them, it’s more than mere political correctness gone awry. It’s a form of silencing that sustains a moral, class, and racial hierarchy.

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Social Psychology Jess McHugh May 31, 2018

What Happens When Women Don’t Smile

Jess McHugh May 31, 2018

"You should smile more" isn't just an annoying catcall; it's a social demand. If women fail to comply, the consequences can be brutal.