by admin | Jun 26, 2013 | Articles, Gender, News
What would you think if you saw someone stealing a bike? That depends, according to an ABC experiment, on what the “thief” looked like. Their experiment involved three actors of widely varying physical appearance. There was a young, white male, a young, black male...
by admin | Jun 24, 2013 | Articles, Gender, News, Women's Rights
The Valley Gardens Middle School Grrlz Club in Winnipeg, Canada is working to create social change – with superhero trading cards! This after school teen group meets weekly to discuss social issues that pertain to women and girls, encourages creative projects,...
by admin | Jun 21, 2013 | Articles, Gender, News
Have you ever been confronted in a public restroom, asked to provide identification for yourself, or threatened with violence, taunting, and hateful words? For some, this kind of interaction with other patrons of public bathrooms is common, a troubling fact that...
by admin | Jun 19, 2013 | Articles, Gender, Women's Rights
In recent years, an initiative designed to push more women and girls into the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math has emerged, as a means of bridging the gender gap in these areas and improving opportunities for women. It’s referred to as Women in...
by admin | Jun 17, 2013 | Articles, Gender, Women's Rights
There is a double-standard, when girls and women are not taught to be leaders. Instead, they are complimented for being “sweet,” “nice” or “pretty.” Girls learn that they will be praised for a nice outfit or cute makeup, but not necessarily for being a leader. More...
