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
Lady in the Ivory Tower: If You Pack Only One Book, Make it a 570 Page Hardcover on Race and Class
I brought just one book to India: It was a 570 pages hardcover on race and class. It is true, I did consider that it could be used as a … Continue reading
Lady in the Ivory Tower: This Bridge Called My Back and the Backs We All Stand on
The new year brings with it new resolutions, fresh thoughts and affirmations, new ways of thinking of ourselves and the world around us, and a general feeling of possibility in … Continue reading
Mindy Kaling is a Role Model For Everyone, Not Just Women Of Color
This article originally appeared in PolicyMic. Mindy Kaling might just be the new role model for all of us. Notice, I do not say; Mindy Kaling is the new role … Continue reading
Delhi Gang Rape Victim’s Death Prompts Vigils Across India
This article originally appeared in Global Voices. The victim of a gang rape on a bus in Delhi died yesterday in a hospital in Singapore. The Delhi gang rape occurred on the 16 of … Continue reading
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