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-47 posts tagged "Feminism"
Genevieve Coleman | Thursday, October 22, 2020
The Saint Mary’s Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership (CWIL) hosted Notre Dame gender studies professor Ashley Bohrer who spoke in a presentation titled “Disturbing the Peace: A Feminist Defense of Conflict in a Time of Rebellion“ on Wednesday as a part of International Education Week. The talk was co-sponsored by the gender and women’s studies
Ellie Konfrst | Tuesday, August 18, 2020
In kindergarten, my answer to the question “what do you want to be when you grow up?” was a teacher, maybe a veterinarian. In first grade, it suddenly became President of the United States. That abrupt switch echoed the sentiments of many of the adults in my life who lauded me by remarking on how
Krista Lourdes Akiki | Friday, April 24, 2020
Women are responding to the pandemic with a daring, yet humble attitude. The roles that women are taking on to help end the COVID-19 crisis are making the headlines across the world. In fact, it seems that women are facing heightened risks of exposure during these challenging times, primarily due to a disproportionate representation among
Hannah Thomas | Friday, November 8, 2019
Terri Russ, a communication studies associate professor at Saint Mary’s, will teach a new spring semester seminar on “Women, Leadership, and Communication” beginning in 2020. The seminar is titled “Why Don’t Women Rule the World?,” taking its name from one of the course texts. “I used to teach a seminar focused on female beauty and
Christopher Parker | Tuesday, October 8, 2019
In the hopes of engaging with feminist ideas consistent with the mission of the University, the recently-revived Feminist ND will host their first general meeting of the year in the McNeill Room in LaFortune Student Center from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Senior Dinuka Cooray, president of Feminist ND, said she wants the club to
Julianna Conley | Thursday, September 26, 2019
For as long as I can remember, my least favorite word has been “purse.” Forget “impregnation” or “seepage,” it was always “purse” that sent me over the edge. Even today, like an insecure man insistent on calling his soft-bodied briefcase a “satchel,” I refer to my dusty pink crossbody purse as my “bag” at all
Serena Zacharias | Monday, April 15, 2019
In a relaxing afternoon complete with canvas painting, puppies, berries, cookies and lemonade, the women of Farley Hall celebrated the importance of self-acceptance while empowering women through friendship with their signature event “Be Fine Day” on Friday afternoon. Junior Megan Texido, who coordinated the event, said the organizers decided to alter the event from past
Ellie Dombrowski | Thursday, March 28, 2019
Today, the word “feminist” is often synonymous with a man-hating, bitter woman who assumes that there is only enough power and influence in the world for half of the population. This misconception is a major problem for us all. As Emma Watson says in her speech for gender equality at the UN HeForShe campaign in
Letter to the Editor | Wednesday, March 27, 2019
As someone who grew up in Pakistan and was made to buy jeans from the boys’ section through most of middle and high school, I come from a background where leggings are not widely accepted. That being said, I am sincerely and respectfully baffled and angered by your letter. Allow me to walk you through
Gina Twardosz | Friday, March 22, 2019
On Thursday night in Stapleton Lounge, Saint Mary’s created a space for three boss ladies who had something to say. The panel discussion, “Boss Ladies, Real Talk with Female Executives,” was the first in a series of events featuring women business leaders. The series will culminate with the annual Engaging Women Conference to be held