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-Grace Sullivan | Monday, November 13, 2023
Gender inequality is a global issue. Several factors within a variety of cultures contribute to the widespread societal belief that girls are inferior to boys because of their gender. Other social issues such as harmful cultural practices, a lack of sustainable income, adolescent pregnancy and menstruation stigma amplify and further perpetuate gender inequality. These factors
Grace Sullivan | Monday, October 9, 2023
October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, it is important we all reflect on this highly prevalent disease, consider how many people it impacts and strengthen efforts to find a cure. In the United States, 240,000 women are diagnosed with and 42,000 women die of breast cancer each year. While
Grace Sullivan | Monday, September 25, 2023
On Sept. 22, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan visited Notre Dame to kick off the 2023-24 Notre Dame Forum on “The Future of Democracy.” In conversation with the Notre Dame Law School Dean G. Marcus Cole, Justice Kagan discussed a variety of topics, ranging from the way she interprets the Constitution to how she
Grace Sullivan | Monday, September 11, 2023
With the start of National Suicide Prevention Month this September, it is important to acknowledge all of the people who have struggled with mental health issues while also normalizing mental health care and promoting important resources. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. and 1 death from suicide occurs every 11
Grace Sullivan | Monday, August 28, 2023
Intersectionality, a term coined by Columbia and UCLA law professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, describes how identity groups overlap and intersect to determine one’s experience in the world. This term provides insight into the different ways multifaceted identities are both oppressed and privileged, how every individual’s lived experience is different based on the identity group they belong
Grace Sullivan | Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The month of April marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The national recognition of this important issue recognizes the experiences of survivors and raises awareness about prevention initiatives such as education around consent. As this important month comes to a close, it is important that the Notre Dame community reflects upon the ways
Grace Sullivan | Monday, February 27, 2023
Black History Month was established with the intention of dedicating a month to highlight the impactful historical contributions of Black individuals that are often ignored by the whitewashing of American history. While this month is attempting to include and integrate black voices, some individuals like Shukree Hassan Tilghman – a film producer and writer –
Grace Sullivan | Monday, February 13, 2023
It is common knowledge that homosexuality is viewed as a sin by the Catholic Church. The influence of Catholicism has spread all across the world creating a sense of universal values among individuals who practice the religion. While there is a wide diversity of beliefs among Catholics, a common one for conservative Catholics is the
Grace Sullivan | Wednesday, February 1, 2023
In the latter nineteenth and early twentieth century, the suffrage movement gained momentum and initiated the first wave of feminism: a global movement that has continued to live on for decades. Feminism continues to fight for women’s equality in order to create a more equal society that does not discriminate on the basis of gender.
Grace Sullivan | Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Monday marked the 37th year the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been celebrated as a national holiday. Dr. King’s commitment to overarching equality initiated a monumental fight towards racial justice that will never be forgotten. As an activist that fought to end all forms of oppression, MLK’s work has extended far beyond