Arianne Chernock
Cognoscenti contributor
Arianne Chernock is a professor of history and Associate Dean of the Faculty for the Social Sciences at Boston University. Her book, "The Right to Rule and the Rights of Women: Queen Victoria and the Women's Movement," was published in 2019.
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Why we should care about the royals — and their scandals
The historical missteps of the royal family -- like those alleged by Prince Harry in his new memoir -- have forced important debates on social mores, including sexual double standards,...
Charles is finally king. It’s time to think beyond gender in power
Because he is a man, many assume it will be challenging for King Charles III to hold such a ceremonial role, writes Arianne Chernock.
Why can’t we seem to get enough of Princess Diana?
Queens and princesses become screens onto which we project our beliefs about women’s worth, writes Arianne Chernock.
The Royal Family Can No Longer Avoid The Politics Of Race
After the airing of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah interview, the royal family needs to seriously confront racism and sexism, writes Arianne Chernock.
Happy 200th Birthday To Queen Victoria, The Anti-Feminism Feminist
Privately, Queen Victoria scoffed at women's rights, writes Arianne Chernoff. But feminists, oblivious, considered her a role model, and used her status to push for their own rights.
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The Royal Wedding Forces Britain To Confront Multiculturalism
Almost every aspect of the wedding of Harry and Meghan served as a reminder of Britain’s complex and vibrant multicultural history.
Why We Love Royal Women: It’s Not The Weddings Or The Babies. It’s The Power
Although the royals reinforce some stereotypes about women, writes Arianne Chernock, they have also long given women power and the chance to upend stereotypes.