Tag: Women: Page 14

Latinx

Sarah Lawrence College Hosts Women’s History Conference on Hip-hop

Noting that most popular music is misogynistic, Dr. María Cristina Santana, interim director of women’s studies at the University of Central Florida, began her talk on women and rap by posting the question, “How do we find respect in popular music?”

March 7, 2010

Home

Report: More Men Get Economic Boost From Marriage

Historically, marriage was the surest route to financial security for women, but men are increasingly getting the bigger economic boost from tying the knot, according to a new analysis of census data.

January 19, 2010

Students

MATH : Life In Absolute Values

As a high school student in East Los Angeles, Dr. Erika Tatiana Camacho didn’t know what ganas looked like. She aspired to only one thing: becoming a store cashier.

January 6, 2010

Faculty & Staff

Va. Military Institute Faces Sexism Accusations

The Virginia Military Institute is defending itself against a lengthy investigation into accusations that the school’s policies are sexist and hostile toward female cadets.

November 24, 2009

African-American

Confinement Too Costly For Middle-class Black Women

When Dr. Lisa B. Thompson names modern women who fit the iconic “Black lady” mold – Coretta Scott King, Anita Hill, Condoleezza Rice and Michelle Obama – you know exactly whom she is trying to liberate. Chances are your mother played this role. You probably do, too, if you are a Black woman involved in higher education.

November 4, 2009

African-American

Vassar Professor Examines Black Women’s Film Stardom

In new book, Dr. Mia Mask recounts struggles and triumphs of African-American women in American film.

October 19, 2009

African-American

CONFRONTING CLIMATE CHANGE

For more than two decades, Dr. Warren M. Washington, one of the nation’s leading meteorologists, has been among the U.S. scientists that have studied and predicted the long-term impact greenhouse gas emissions.

August 5, 2009

Faculty & Staff

Broadening the Definition of Diversity

A new book examines the strategies of faculty to serve as “change agents,” encouraging diversity on campus.

April 1, 2009

Faculty & Staff

Broadening the Definition of Diversity

A new book examines the strategies of faculty to serve as “change agents,” encouraging diversity on campus.

March 26, 2009

Leadership & Policy

March Madness for Tribal Colleges

Sunday presented a sweet feeling of accomplishment for Andrae Domebo and Dani Augare.

March 26, 2009

Home

A ‘Second Wave of Feminism’

As women’s studies programs mature, they are incorporating issues of race and sexuality.

March 4, 2009

Students

A Feeling of Belonging and Effectiveness Key to Women’s Success

Katie Tepper has a love for numbers. The 20-year-old University of Missouri-Columbia junior is studying industrial engineering and looks forward to a job in the manufacturing field.

March 4, 2009