The objectification and sexism faced by women in the media—like those competing in the Olympics—has serious implications. Sarah Jackson explains why. The 2012 Summer Olympics are going strong in London and stirring up quite a bit of chatter, excitement, and criticism. NBC, in particular, has been lampooned for their decision to air the games on […]
As Mother’s Day nears, Sarah Jackson remembers all the women who deeply influenced her, who mothered her in their own ways, and made her the woman she is today. I’ve been thinking about Mother’s Day. It’s hard not to think about motherhood these days as both a woman who might make the choice to be […]
Since more than 99 percent of American women who have ever been sexually active have used birth control, Sarah Jackson urges women—and the men who support them—to speak out about having access to contraception. I just finished reading 99 Nights With the 99 Percent by journalist Chris Faraone. For his book, subtitled “Dispatches From the […]
Ally (verb): 1) to unite or form a connection or relation between, 2) to form or enter into an alliance with (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). In the realm of social justice work, an ally is generally understood to be a person who takes these actions in relation to a group or groups who have been, and continue […]
My friend, you are not a feminist, but you may be the best one I know. It recently occurred to me the number of incredible women I have in my life. I also realized that as I’ve gotten older my friendships with women have taken on a deeper meaning. I’m not sure when exactly it […]
Yesterday, a blogger known as “Quiet Riot Girl” contributed this piece to the ongoing conversation about rape at The Good Men Project. I read this piece with a lump in my throat. It was not so much a lump of anger, but instead a feeling of sadness for the fundamental misunderstandings of feminism the piece reinforces. As a […]
Recently Steve Locke wrote an incredibly on-point and heartfelt piece for The Good Men Project about why he was tired of talking about race. Locke, a talented artist and art professor, explained that “as a black person, I am called on often to speak for my ‘race.’ I can never give an opinion without it being assumed […]
Quick, what does a professor look like? Apparently not like me. I’m 5’3″, brown-skinned, and a woman. I still get ID’d at the liquor store and I have a modest tattoo collection. One of my greatest personal challenges (and annoyances) is how often people of all ages, backgrounds, and educational levels cannot seem to wrap […]
