Tag: sexism
Dec. 1, 2017
In real life, one size (or societal norm) doesn’t fit all
While on the campaign trail, President Donald Trump consistently criticized women, namely his opponent Hillary Clinton, based on their appearances. At a rally in Greensboro,…
Nov. 18, 2016
Letter to the editorial board: Unity post election is easier said than done
Dear Editorial Board, On the morning of Nov. 9, I watched as Donald J. Trump was elected the president of the United States. To say…
Nov. 11, 2016
Let’s talk Donald Trump
The five stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. With the results of the presidential election, I’m sure many of us have…
Aug. 19, 2016
Sexism in the Olympics
It’s impossible to escape the Olympics. Even for someone like me, who spends 95 percent of my time pretending sports don’t exist, there’s still that…
May. 20, 2016
Privilege is broken
As most cognizant people understand, social power is distributed unevenly across demographics. ‘Privilege’ is one common model used to look at that distribution and how…
Feb. 26, 2016
It’s not about ethics in video journalism
After thousands of Gamergate participants (sometimes referred to as “Gators”) threatened to rape, kill or maim Anita Sarkeesian and Zoe Quinn were described by…
Aug. 7, 2015
Chivalry is not about sex, it’s about honor
I have good news and bad news. The good news: chivalry is not dead. The bad news: chivalry wasn’t really about me at all. Perhaps…
Jun. 6, 2014
Sexism and the Democratic Party
Recently, I read an enlightening Time article about Annette Bosworth, a woman running for South Dakota’s Republican nomination in the upcoming Senate election. While Bosworth…
Nov. 1, 2013
Moo over this | Sexism, animal abuse are linked
When we think about cruelty to animals, people see animals as they are: dogs, cats, mice, pigs, fish or cows. It takes a little more…