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According to the National Science Foundation, women earn 57 percent of all bachelor’s degrees in the United States and “about half of all science and engineering degrees since the late 1990s.” Yet representation in the field is lower than degre...

The Revolving Door For Women In STEM

According to the National Science Foundation, women earn 57 percent of all bachelor’s degrees in the United States and “about half of all science and engineering degrees since the late 1990s.” Yet representation in the field is lower than degre...

In Pennsylvania, during the spring of 2008, Hillary Clinton’s campaign faced a notable problem: white women.  While Clinton courted the demographic as a key component for what could be a critical primary victory, they just weren’t biting. Barack...

Running in Heels

In Pennsylvania, during the spring of 2008, Hillary Clinton’s campaign faced a notable problem: white women.  While Clinton courted the demographic as a key component for what could be a critical primary victory, they just weren’t biting. Barack...

“Hey shawty,” the recently-shaven, well-dressed, clearly-older-than-me man said as I crossed 34th street and made my way to Penn station. I was offended. “I’m 5’7,” I thought to myself, “and I am not short.” Sensitive ...

I’m Tired of Smiling Too

“Hey shawty,” the recently-shaven, well-dressed, clearly-older-than-me man said as I crossed 34th street and made my way to Penn station. I was offended. “I’m 5’7,” I thought to myself, “and I am not short.” Sensitive ...

Last week, an ad campaign from women’s hair removal brand Veet aired during ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, showcasing the tagline “Don’t Risk Dudeness.” One ad depicts a pedicurist awkwardly handling a female client due to hair on her legs....

The Patriarchy’s Hairy Situation

Last week, an ad campaign from women’s hair removal brand Veet aired during ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, showcasing the tagline “Don’t Risk Dudeness.” One ad depicts a pedicurist awkwardly handling a female client due to hair on her legs....

Hillary Clinton’s 2008 primary run took a bite out of the expectation that she would receive a substantial chunk of the female vote: Clinton scraped up 50% of women’s votes, but that 0-percentage-point margin wasn’t enough to help her topple th...

Madam President, Where Art Thou?

Hillary Clinton’s 2008 primary run took a bite out of the expectation that she would receive a substantial chunk of the female vote: Clinton scraped up 50% of women’s votes, but that 0-percentage-point margin wasn’t enough to help her topple th...

One would like to assume that if we, as a society, are going to inundate a child’s mind with a stimulus, such a stimulus would be positive in nature. That’s why I find it odd that our society so quickly rushes to throw Barbie dolls at little...

Come on Barbie, Let’s Go Party?

One would like to assume that if we, as a society, are going to inundate a child’s mind with a stimulus, such a stimulus would be positive in nature. That’s why I find it odd that our society so quickly rushes to throw Barbie dolls at little...

When I first caught wind of the Duke porn star story, I was snapping my fingers in praise. She is an intelligent, liberated, sex-positive feminist who embraced her sexuality while destructing the patriarchy…or so I thought. The more research I did,...

Duke Porn Star: Feminist Friend or Foe?

When I first caught wind of the Duke porn star story, I was snapping my fingers in praise. She is an intelligent, liberated, sex-positive feminist who embraced her sexuality while destructing the patriarchy…or so I thought. The more research I did,...

Today is February 27 and although it may not be apparent, we are at a transition of immense significance. As we move from Black History Month to Women’s History Month I see a window of opportunity to draw attention to the intersection of the two. ...

Solidarity for (All) Women, Please

Today is February 27 and although it may not be apparent, we are at a transition of immense significance. As we move from Black History Month to Women’s History Month I see a window of opportunity to draw attention to the intersection of the two. ...