Jane the Virgin

Pure Heart: How “Jane the Virgin” Turned Empathy into Power

Gina Rodriguez, a Latinx woman with dark brown hair, stares at some standing in the doorway on Jane the Virgin
by Mallika Khanna
July 31, 2019 at 12:07pm
Resistance onscreen can be as simple as giving space to characters who aren’t normally visible.

Risk/Reward: What if Sex-Ed Taught Teens About the Positive Parts of Sex, Too?

by Rebecca Koon
November 29, 2016 at 11:45am
How different would sex-ed be if it talked about pleasure? A new psychology study shows that many teens benefit from having sex. Read more »
two Latina women, Gina Rodriguez and Andrea Navedo, look shocked as doctor holds up pregnancy test

The Most Realistic Women on TV Are in a Wacky Accidental Pregnancy Comedy

by Gabrielle Moss
January 21, 2015 at 9:43am
Jane the Virgin resonates with viewers because Jane’s hopes, dreams, and worries are given real weight.  Read more »
three Latina women stand in a semi-circle, smiling down an infant

“Jane the Virgin” Has a Surprisingly Progressive Take on Sex

by Hannah Steinkopf-Frank
December 3, 2014 at 1:47pm
The fact that the show devoted an entire episode to the topic of abortion is significant. Read more »