Photo by Milan Loiacono | Design by Logan Wood Men can be feminists too. Junior political science major Brandon Easley is a self-proclaimed feminist who believes that both women and men can advocate for women's rights. Originally from Minden, a small town outside Reno, Easley grew up surrounded by individuals who held more traditional views regarding women and their … [Read more...] about Brandon Easley: Striking Out Sexism
Gender equality
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
Female Directors Left Out of 2020 Oscar Nominations
Photo courtesy of SONY PicturesNo women are in the running for Best Director in the 2020 Academy Awards, even after a year filled with critically-acclaimed movies spearheaded by women. Movies like Greta Gerwig's "Little Women," Melina Matsoukas' "Queen & Slim" and Lulu Wang's "The Farewell" are just a start to the list of unrecognized female-directed films. "Sadly, the lack … [Read more...] about Female Directors Left Out of 2020 Oscar Nominations
Pepperdine Women Pave Road of Leadership and Equality
Photo by Maria Valente Male professors and administrators, with few exceptions, outnumber women at Pepperdine University. But women are climbing the ranks in both administrative and faculty positions. At Seaver College, there are 1.48 male professors to every single female professor, according to Pepperdine’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Pepperdine's management … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women Pave Road of Leadership and Equality
Support Women Behind the Scenes
Art by Peau PorotesanoIn midst of the recent revelations about Harvey Weinstein, and with so many women speaking out about harassment and inequality in the film and television industry, now is an excellent time to talk about other obstacles women in the industry face. Specifically, it's time to talk about their near absence in behind-the-scenes roles like writing, … [Read more...] about Support Women Behind the Scenes
