by admin | Nov 6, 2013 | Articles, Equality, Gender, Women's Rights
In recent history, the term ‘feminism’ hasn’t always been coupled with very positive connotations. Stereotypes surrounding feminism often force men and women to steer away from identifying as a feminist, even if their beliefs are in line with those of the term. At its...
by admin | Nov 1, 2013 | Equality, Gender, Power LGBT, Profiles, Women's Rights
Hillary Rodham Clinton is perhaps the most profound example of a woman using her political weight to change the world for the better. She has spent the majority of her life climbing the political ladder in Washington, and some believe that she will become the first...
by admin | Oct 25, 2013 | Articles, Gender
An author recently penned a very personal short article on Groupthink that both resonated with, and offended many readers. The piece is titled, “Being A Woman In Public,” and details one female-bodied person’s experience on urban public transportation. The article is...
by admin | Oct 23, 2013 | Articles, Gender, Women's Rights
Look around on the internet or TV and all you see are little girls dressed up like Disney princesses. Walk down the toy aisle at any department store, and you’ll be able to identify the girls’ section in less than a second–it’s the sheer wall...
by admin | Oct 21, 2013 | Equality, Gender, Profiles, Women's Rights
By now you’ve probably heard of Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani education activist who survived an assassination attempt at the hands of the Taliban last year. Ms. Yousafzai is a symbol of hope and strength for children all over the world who are denied an...
by admin | Oct 9, 2013 | Articles, Equality, Gender
Mexico’s many cities and towns all seem to have adopted their own unique attitudes regarding sex and gender. While some of the rural areas display notably homophobic, heteronormative views, many cities embrace gender nonconformity like cross-dressing, as well as...
