Amy Carleton
Cognoscenti contributor
Amy Carleton holds a Ph.D. in English Literature and is a lecturer in MIT's Comparative Media Studies division. Her writing has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic and New York Magazine.
Recently published
Cracking His Code: A New Memoir By The Daughter Steve Jobs Denied
"Small Fry" is the story of a daughter coming-of-age under the shadow of an omnipresent yet remote father whose approval she desperately seeks.
Instead Of Protecting Victims, Title IX Changes Would Favor Institutions And Perpetrators
Secretary DeVos’ proposed policies not only run counter to an informed understanding of campus life, writes Amy Carleton, they also put victims’ emotional and physical well-being at risk.
Why Don't We Believe Women When They Tell Us They're Sick?
To move the needle so that women are viewed as the experts of their own conditions, writes Amy Carleton, we need to trust the value of their reports.
How Fiction Makes Real The Suffering Of Immigrants
Recent novels about immigration can help us understand the suffering of immigrants far more than video clips or statistics, writes Amy Carleton.
Yes, It Is 'That Bad': Why Victims' Stories Matter
A new essay collection, edited by Roxane Gay, documents stories of sexual violence from a diverse range of voices. Amy Carleton has this review.
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We Expect More From Our Leaders When They Communicate — But Why?
When speakers abandon the conventions of clear communication: after awhile, it becomes just noise, writes Amy Carleton.
A Friend Worth Waking Up For: Learning To Run Again After Donating My Kidney
After Amy Carleton donated a kidney to her stepfather, running in the early morning darkness with a friend helped her regain physical confidence.
Remembering A Very Good Neighbor
At a time when more than half of all Americans don't know their neighbors' names, a tribute to the very special man next door.
What's In A Name? The Freighted Title 'Mrs.'
To my mind, Mrs. mainly announces a woman’s relationship status, and with that comes a whole set of preconceived notions that I would rather do without.
It's Okay To Love Fashion: On The Substance Of Style
What better way for the smart woman to project her confidence than through her clothing?