Where The Boys Club Begins
Urban Dictionary defines it as, “a term for a club that only allows men into their group, often used as a way to get away from their wives/girlfriends and hang out with other like-minded individuals.” Sometimes prefaced with the word “old,” it has been mentioned by many hot-shot female CEO’s and Senators who, after penetrating [...]
Supreme Court Appointment: Race and Gender Still an Issue?
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is lonely. In a New York Times article, the Supreme court justice was asked what it’s like to be the only woman on the court. “Lonely,” she replied. Although the presidential election is behind us, the issues of race and gender are not. Justice David H. Souter is retiring, and President [...]
NYTimes Feminism Page?
What is Going on With The New York Times Topics Page on Feminism? For those of you who weren’t aware, The New York Times has “Topics Pages” on nearly everything from olives to crossword puzzles to Rome. The page includes all the articles written on that topic. Lately, I’ve been frequenting the Feminism page. Most [...]
This is Called Abuse, Ladies
A New York Times article this Wednesday uncovered a disgusting reaction to the violent incident involving Chris Brown and Rihanna. Apparently, many young girls and teens aren not only hesitating to stand up for Rihanna, they are encouraging, rooting, and defending Chris Brown! For those of you unfamiliar with the incident, Chris Brown has been [...]
The Nail Polish Club
The Nail Polish Club Updated in September, 2009 When I was in preschool, the girls in my class created a nail polish club. Admission to the club relied on one crucial characteristic: you had to be wearing nail polish. This one rule made the club pretty exclusive, since not that many three and four year [...]
Early Angels: Women of Crete
Today, I was looking through some old school work, and I came across my 7th Grade term paper. The paper discusses women’s roles in Ancient Minoan Society. Take a look: Minoan Women: Gender Roles in Ancient Crete (May, 2007) Because Minoan women had large roles in government, society, and religion, Minoan society’s value of women [...]
Election Night Uptown and Downtown
At 9:00 PM on election night, I walked up the stairs of the Sheraton Hotel on 51st Street and 7th Avenue, and into the main entrance. Signs directed me into the Grand Ballroom, where I signed in and took the paper bracelet that served as admission. Walking through the doors to the grand ballroom, I [...]
