Ariel Levy

Ariel Levy, a Wesleyan University graduate (1996), has established herself as a prominent voice in contemporary journalism and literature. As a staff writer at The New Yorker since 2008, she has gained recognition for her insightful cultural criticism and compelling personal narratives. Her breakthrough book "Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture" critically examines post-feminist culture and women's relationship with sexuality in modern society. Her memoir "The Rules Do Not Apply" further showcased her talent for combining personal experience with cultural analysis. Her work has appeared in numerous prestigious publications, including The Washington Post, Vogue, and The New York Times. She has written notable profiles of influential figures and explored complex issues surrounding gender roles, sexuality, and modern feminism. Her contributions to journalism and literature earned her recognition as one of "Forty Under 40" most influential out individuals by The Advocate.