What We Love This Week, Volume CXV

Published March 27, 2015
Updated April 30, 2015

The New Generation Of Gender-Creative Kids

Gender Camp Field

Source: TIME

When Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s child, Shiloh, decided to be called “John” and wear a suit instead of a dress at a film premiere, the country exploded into debate about gendarme and children’s exploration of it. Many praised the couple’s support of their child; others claimed they were being irresponsible. Most everyone tended to neglect the fact that none of the conversations that transpired within the family concerned anyone else.

In any case, events like these–and the kinds of arguments they tend to spark–are not isolated. Families around the world whose children don’t conform to traditional gender roles are encouraging exploration, not suppression of difference in safe, nurturing environments. One such place is held in Washington D.C., and photographer Lindsay Morris attended one long weekend to document the children and their families’ camp experience. You can learn more about the camp, gender fluidity and variance at TIME.

Gender Camp Child

Source: TIME

Gender Camp Show

Source: TIME

Our Interview With Explorer And Author Jason Lewis

In a world where everything seems to have been done already, Jason Lewis has pulled off something entirely unique: circumnavigating the globe using only human power. No planes, motors or metal–just mental and physical endurance, along with the help of total strangers.

Since his 13-year, 45,000-mile journey, Lewis has written a series of award-winning books documenting his travels, with the latest installment slated for release in May. Perhaps more importantly, though, he’s returned with a renewed perspective on the environment, humankind’s interaction with it and the importance of living within Earth’s biophysical limits. I recently sat down with Lewis to discuss his trip and what he’s learned. Check it out!

author
Savannah Cox
author
Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.
Citation copied
COPY
Cite This Article
Cox, Savannah. "What We Love This Week, Volume CXV." AllThatsInteresting.com, March 27, 2015, https://allthatsinteresting.com/what-we-love-this-week-volume-xcv. Accessed April 26, 2024.