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
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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
Students Share Perspectives on Gender Inequality
Currents magazine gave Seaver students the opportunity to share their perspectives on and experiences with gender inequality and feminism. A total of 221 students responded, including at least 134 women and at least 81 men. Here's what the data reveals. Almost 20% of students said they did not identify as feminists, and 14% were unsure. About half of students said a … [Read more...] about Students Share Perspectives on Gender Inequality
Biden’s Commitment to a Female VP Should Not Be Insulting
People on the left and right finally agree on something: their disapproval of former Vice President Joe Biden’s announcement to name a woman as his running mate and a Black woman as a Supreme Court Justice, should he win the Democratic nomination. While many applaud this decision, people from both sides of the political spectrum accuse Biden of prioritizing gender over … [Read more...] about Biden’s Commitment to a Female VP Should Not Be Insulting
Students Remember Constance Fulmer
Constance Fulmer smiles at the George Eliot Fellowship in England, where she gave a lecture on George Eliot's "The Spanish Gypsy."Photo Courtesy of the George Eliot Fellowship.The university mourns the death of Constance Marie Fulmer, who died of pancreatic cancer March 17.Students of Fulmer, who taught English literature, reminisced on their favorite memories of her. Senior … [Read more...] about Students Remember Constance Fulmer
