Do We Still Need Women’s Colleges? Yes and No.
Women’s colleges were born out of institutionalized sexism. So, do we still need them? In mid-December the Huffington Post published a guest editorial by Elizabeth Pfeiffer titled, “Don’t Like the … Continue reading
Hollywood vs. Bollywood: An Interview With Filmmaker James Kicklighter
Growing up in California, I was raised with a substantial Hollywood influence, but the Hollywood that was part of my development comprised of musicals such as Mary Poppins, The Sound of … Continue reading
Six Tips From Women Working Male-Dominated Engineering Fields
One of my greatest high school regrets is that I never took an auto shop class. I would have had a chance to learn some practical skills like changing oil … Continue reading
Is there an “Adobe Ceiling” for Latina Women in Academia?
In India, the roof is used as an economic indicator. Whether your roof is made of thatch, tin, or tiles sends a message about your place in society. Academia has a … Continue reading
How to Check if Your Syllabus Reinforces Patriarchy
When I received the course guidelines for the first year of my Master’s here in Denmark and Germany, I immediately Googled my future professors. I was disappointed to learn that … Continue reading
Q&A with an Editor of Race and Class in Academia Anthology Presumed Incompetent
In my last post, I explained my love for the new anthology Presumed Incompetent: The Intersections of Race and Class for Women in Academia. Using personal narratives, empirical studies, and scholarly essays, over … Continue reading
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