The war on women’s rights and bodies has been ongoing for decades, but in some places, the battle is worse than in others. On December 20, 2022, another heavy loss occurred in the progression of women’s rights as the Taliban … Continue reading
Category: Gender & Sexuality
#No2Hijab: Freedom of Choice, the Hijab, and the State
On September 16 2022, 22 year-old Mahsa Amini died under the custody of Iran’s morality police (the Gasht-e Ershad), after being arrested for improperly wearing her hijab, resulting in her being taken into the Vozara police station, known … Continue reading
The Consequences of Gender Inequality in Sports on Women and Girls
The benefits of sports go far beyond physical well-being. Improvements in social, mental, and economic outlooks as a result of sports participation have been tracked across all demographic breakdowns, particularly children. Unfortunately, barriers generated by fundamental inequalities continue to impact … Continue reading
Alexa or Alex?: The Gendered Reality of A.I.
We have all dreamed of having our lights turned on or off at the snap of a finger, or listening to our favourite song while drinking our morning coffee without fussing with our phones to find Britney Spears’ “Oops I … Continue reading
Love is Now Law: How the Cuban Revolution was Finally Extended to Everyone
This September, in a historic societal and political shift, Cubans overwhelmingly voted to ratify arguably the most progressive family code in the world.
Hockey Canada’s Sexual Assault Scandal: Why We Can’t Let it Be Swept Under the Rug
[Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse.] Since this past summer, Canadian news outlets have been reporting on the surfacing of multiple sexual assault allegations connected to Hockey Canada. What does this scandal reveal about the culture of abuse and violence within hockey? How are these events connected to Canadian pride and identity?
Internet Shutdowns Amidst Iranian Protests: So What?
Although the extreme force being used against Iranian citizens by police is in itself horrific, Iranian authorities have exacerbated these effects and further oppressed its population by hindering communications through restricting landlines, mobile usage, internet, and social media platforms.
Gendered Leadership in Crisis – What Lessons Can be Learned?
What role does gender play in the expected success of elected leaders? When citizens vote, do they consider the gender of the individual leader when casting their ballot?
The Girlboss: A Dying Feminist Corporate Fantasy
The girlboss can best be described as an ambitious, hard-working woman whose goal is to climb-up or excel within the corporate sphere. She’s assertive, attractive, works long hours, sports an oversized fast fashion blazer, and does not back down. However, at the end of the day, the girlboss means something different to every woman. That’s what makes it so powerful; it is a feminist corporate fantasy.
The reality of women’s rights in Latin America: Guatemala and Law 5272
On March 8th, Guatemala’s congress passed the Life and Family Protection Law (Law 5272) with an overwhelming majority of 101 to 8 with 51 not present. While the bill still needs to be signed by the president, it would impose some of the harshest punishment for abortion among any Latin American country.