I recently administered a survey to a group of students at Truman University on the topic of sexual assault. The results showed that most
Category: Gender issues
Anti-feminism on and off the internet: Thoughts about #gamergate
The controversy surrounding an event known to the internet as “Gamer Gate”, or “#gamergate,” if you prefer, has lead me to reflect on some
George Will is so wrong about rape
It’s hard enough to come to terms with sexual assault—the inevitable cycle of self-blame, self-loathing, abhorrence for the attacker, fear and paranoia, nagging doubts,
As much as ever, in 2014 women deserve the right to choose
Questions related to reproductive health, and most specifically abortion, are not easy to answer. Choice is the kind of issue that should humble us
Rape insurance abortion rider goes into effect in Michigan
Starting in late March, Michigan women really started feeling the affects of the “War on Women.” The state’s new law known as “rape insurance”—an
Gender equality: Not just a female cause
International Women’s Day is 24 hours of celebration of what it means to be a woman and to promote gender equality. This year, on
Saying no to pink and princesses
Some call them the princess wars. I prefer calling them the pink wars. Princess or pink. Does it matter? When you’re blessed with giving
Are we really still arguing about letting boys play with dolls?
The other day, I overheard a conversation between a teacher and a few students; they were “discussing” another teacher who apparently allowed her four