by admin | Jun 28, 2013 | Articles, Gender, Profiles, Women's Rights
The technology industry has a woman problem. The problem is that there are not enough of them. Those who are in the field often face blatant sexism and are targeted at conferences. Some are even sexually assaulted or groped. It can be scary to be one of the only...
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 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...
by admin | Jun 13, 2013 | Articles, Women's Rights
Every year, you can find Girl Scouts walking door-to-door, parking outside of churches and grocery stores, selling those much-coveted Girl Scout Cookies that we all know and love. But if you think that’s the only thing that the Girl Scouts have going on, you’re...
by admin | May 16, 2013 | Articles, News, Women's Rights
Should children be free to wear what they want, or should parents control those choices? Many schools at least have a casual Friday. But what if those clothing choices were considered a safety issue? According to Al Arabia news, Shiek Abdulla Daoud, a Saudi cleric,...
