Art by Natalie RulonSticks and stones may break bones, but words have power too.The way people speak and write on a day-to-day basis either breaks down or fuels gender stereotypes.While language may appear to be merely symptomatic of broader systems and ideologies, English Professor Heather Thomson-Bunn thinks that if people can change the way they talk, they might be able to … [Read more...] about He Said, She Said
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“Why Isn’t My Voice Valued in a Church I Love?”
Art by Olivia Smith and Aliya EdwardsInside a small church in a foreign country, speaking a language unfamiliar to her own, Chaplain Sara Barton experienced the liberation of preaching to both men and women for the first time in the mid-'90s.The church was located in the Lusoga-speaking region of Southeastern Uganda, where Barton was a missionary for over eight years.The people … [Read more...] about “Why Isn’t My Voice Valued in a Church I Love?”
Sara Young Jackson: Igniting Change for Women in Leadership
Photo courtesy of Ron Hall | Design by Logan Wood The female voice is dynamic — it is powerful, it is vibrant, it is resilient. Chancellor Sara Young Jackson's perspective exemplifies the best qualities of female leadership that she instills in others. Jackson, a lifelong member of the Pepperdine community, is not only the first female chancellor but also the first … [Read more...] about Sara Young Jackson: Igniting Change for Women in Leadership
Feminism in the Digital Age
Art by Natalie RulonIn today’s digital age, it is nearly impossible to talk about feminism without also discussing the role social media plays in activism. The last decade has seen many different feminist movements like #MeToo, #TimesUp and #YesAllWomen dominate the internet, especially on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. These movements serve … [Read more...] about Feminism in the Digital Age
A Snapshot of the Wage Gap
Infographic by Melissa Locke The issues women faced in the 1920s are the same ones women are facing in 2020, including closing the wage and achievement gaps. The fight for equal pay is not a new one, and it won't be going away anytime soon. Here's a snapshot of the wage and achievement gap today: Scholars project women won't reach pay equality until 2055 for white women, … [Read more...] about A Snapshot of the Wage Gap