Historically in the US, anti-sodomy laws were developed as a part of church laws that were meant to punish non-procreative sex in a heterosexual or homosexual context. For many years, charges that fell under anti-sodomy laws were used as secondary charges to things like sexual assault and sex with minors. Once the gay rights movement … Read more
How do policies on immigration create an environment in which migrants can be targeted for human trafficking? Italy is at the forefront for facing and combating human trafficking. They are impacted more heavily than other Member States of the European Union because of their proximity to the most frequently migrating countries. In addition to adopting … Read more
I have been digging deeper on the topic of workplace discrimination for LGBTQ workers. Decades of research document the significant gaps in earnings based on gender and race. It is important to remember that women and people of color are not the only ones who see significant disparities in earnings. Unfortunately, many LGBTQ workers receive unequal pay … Read more
Kari Carr She was 14 years old and running away from abuse. Within 24 hours a man approached her and asked if she was hungry and needed a place to stay. She hadn’t eaten in days and it had just begun to rain. He seemed nice. He was well dressed. It seemed a better alternative … Read more
Guatemala and El Salvador represent two emblematic cases of armed conflict in Latin America that, after leaving many victims, ended in the 1990s with the signing of a peace agreement. In this chapter Ellerby (2016) analyzes the differences between these countries of women’s role in the post conflict stage. The conflict lived in Guatemala had … Read more
The Field of Feminist Theology Substantive Blog Post #5 Feminist Theology Now In continuation with my research surrounding gender inequality and the Bible, it is important to consider the theological variance that has resulted from the progression of the patriarchal agenda (Rafferty 2012). Feminist theology in particular developed as a result of the gender inequality … Read more
As I was scrolling through Facebook, I noticed an article about one of my high school teachers. Angie Scioli, awarded teacher of the year, took to social media to respond to a letter writer who claims that teachers get paid enough. In the letter, the author stated that teachers only work 180 days a year, … Read more
Anne Hathaway has always been one of my favorite actresses, so when I saw this I felt I should share. I follow her on social media and ran across her post a couple of days ago, where she showed videos of herself and her trainers working out. Her post stated: “I am gaining weight for … Read more
This is a great article presented by Teen Vogue. Alyson Stoner shares her personal story struggling with her sexual identity. She spent years in therapy trying to find clarity. “Maybe it’s because I moved away from my father as a child and didn’t have typical male guidance in my life. Maybe it’s because I’ve experienced … Read more
Speaking of the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr., this report by The New York Times pays homage to all the women who accompanied him in his fight for civil rights. According to Diane Nash who was one of the leaders who helped coordinate the historic 54-mile march from … Read more