Andréa Becker

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Andréa Becker, PhD, is an assistant professor of sociology at Hunter College and the author of Get It Out: On the Politics of Hysterectomy. Previously, she was a postdoctoral researcher at UC San Francisco for the ANSIRH research group.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on July 27, 2026.

Hegseth’s Testosterone Program Is a Disservice to Men Hegseth’s Testosterone Program Is a Disservice to Men

By measuring manliness by muscle and testosterone levels, the defense secretary is peddling damaging stereotypes and legitimizing a narrow view of masculinity.

Aug 4, 2026 / Andréa Becker

Abortion rights advocates march in front of the US Capitol

The Future Is Telehealth Abortion—if We Can Protect It The Future Is Telehealth Abortion—if We Can Protect It

The Supreme Court maintained access to telehealth abortion with its mifepristone decision. But more challenges are coming.

May 4, 2023 / Andréa Becker and Ushma Upadhyay

The Anti-Abortion Myth Haunting the Pro-Choice Movement

The Anti-Abortion Myth Haunting the Pro-Choice Movement The Anti-Abortion Myth Haunting the Pro-Choice Movement

Montana’s failed ballot measure was dangerous not only because it threatened providers with jail time but also because it perpetuated a harmful myth.

Dec 21, 2022 / Andréa Becker and Dr. Daniel Grossman

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