#MeToo and our Women Gymnasts
See this critique that compares how slow-moving justice has been for our female athletes, in contrast to the Penn State case. Susan Pearce
Women
“Striking Back Against Breast Cancer: One Coin at a Time”
Speaking of women empowerment, I ran across this article and felt I should share. I’m not sure if any of the movements we’ve discussed influenced this or not, but I thought it was a beautiful tribute to the “one in 8 women” diagnosed with this horrible disease. Although breast cancer can rarely affect men too, … Read more
Anna Julia Cooper
We are reading about his North Carolinian for our class this evening. Did you know there is now a historic marker in Raleigh for her? I ran across it one day and was surprised to see the word “feminist” on it — I don’t know that I have seen that on a historic marker anywhere, … Read more
Censorship of the #MeToo Movement- China
As detailed in the article, “‘Me Too,’ Chinese Women Say. Not So Fast Say the Censors, ” women in China are facing extreme pressure not to take part in the #metoo movement. Women who have experienced sexual assault or harassment are told to keep quiet and are often threatened or told that they will ruin their … Read more
Considering Taboos Among #MeToo Campaigns in West Africa
In October of 2017, #MeToo Challenges Taboo Against Admitting Sexual Abuse in Africa was released as a brief conversation around #MeToo and its “success” as a campaign in west Africa. While the movement does suffer negativity in its western presence (that is, within the U.S.), even more backlash and controversy surrounding the conversation exists in its west-African … Read more
Due Process and the #MeToo Movement
Article: Why the #MeToo Movement Should be Ready for a Backlash While I fully support the women and men speaking out in support of the #metoo movement, I think that this article makes some valid points. Due process is an essential facet of American society. It is important that in the mist of believing the … Read more
Women’s March 2018: Protesters Take to the Streets for the Second Straight Year
Hi guys! I wanted to share this video and article with you from The New York Times. I’m not sure if any of you were able to participate or see clips from any of the Women’s Marches on Saturday (January 20). In case you didn’t, I wanted to share this so you can catch a … Read more
Following the #MeToo movement
Time Magazine Person of the Year: “The Silence Breakers” I will start the semester off with this developing story, that will likely follow us through the semester. I want to call our attention to some interesting sociological questions: –Why now? –Why such a rapid fall from grace (job/career loss, even company bankruptcy) immediately after the … Read more
Return Of Kings
I’m sure many of you know who Sophia Bush is, the actress that starred as Brooke Davis on the hit show One Tree Hill. Today on Twitter, she posted a link to an article about the Return of Kings. With us having discussed rape in todays class, I felt compelled to share the link with … Read more
Husband School
In Niger, more than one woman dies every two hours in childbirth, and many more become disabled. With high levels of gender inequality and maternal deaths, the United Nations Population Fund began offering “Husbands’ School” to educate married men about maternal health and related matters. This program brings together cultural and religious leaders, NGO’s and … Read more