Monthly Archives: October 2011

“We Tried the Whole Pink Thing”

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Once again, the media has failed at satirical comedy and is rather pounding gender stereotypes into the minds of viewers. In the recent Tide commercial, a mother is sporting a pink cardigan with pearls while sitting in her pristine living … Continue reading →

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Through Her Eyes: Portugal

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Roles The family dynamic in Portugal is one of very close similarity to the US. Family is the core foundation and forms the basis of stability, not only with immediate family but also extended members. In the household women perform … Continue reading →

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“Not for Women”

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

In Dr. Pepper’s newest commercial, I’m not quite sure what the point they’re trying to get across is. Oh wait, there it is. Their recently released advertisement for Dr. Pepper Ten was put together after research found that men typically … Continue reading →

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Feministing with #OccupyOhioU

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

As a political scientist and feminist, I’ve heard a few times the critique that the political Left has some of the most sexist of misogynists of any group. While I personally think this could not be farther from the truth, … Continue reading →

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October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Please join the Women’s Center Survivor Advocacy Program for: The Whole Story: A Panel Discussion on Dating and Domestic Violence Date: Thursday, October 20th, 2011 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: Baker 231 The panel will include: Executive Director Kelly Cooke from My Sister’s Place Troy Robison … Continue reading →

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From the Ground- #OccupyOhioU

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

In all honesty, I didn’t know much about the #Occupy movements before my Facebook inbox started blowing up with invitations to different #OccupyOhioU organizing events this past week. I had seen 30 second sound bites on mainstream media outlets about … Continue reading →

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Price of “Beauty”

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

In honor of the upcoming Love Your Body Day next Wednesday, here is a shocking list to get some ideas flowing: For the price of…                               … Continue reading →

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Meet the Staff: Lindsey Spanner

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

  I am so happy to be working as the Publication Assistant for the Survivor Advocacy Program this year.  As a sophomore Communication Studies major, I began applying for PACE positions last spring that would complement what I learned in my … Continue reading →

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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Three African Women

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

An enormous step forward was made today as the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to not just one, but three women who have had tremendous effects on women’s rights. Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee and … Continue reading →

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Most Astounding Woman You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Juana Ines de la Cruz might be the most astounding women you’ve never heard of. Born in 1651 in what is now Mexico, de la Cruz was reading and writing by the age of 3 and, having mastered everything in … Continue reading →

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