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Explaining the Conflation Triangle between Sex, Gender and Sexual Orientation

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Art by Madeline DuvallWhen an individual meets someone, they may notice the person's style of dress and name, which will likely carry connotations as either masculine or feminine.Therefore, the individual may assume the sex that aligns with the person's gender connotation. Further, the individual may assume other things about whom the person is attracted to — their sexual … [Read more...] about Explaining the Conflation Triangle between Sex, Gender and Sexual Orientation

Gender Identity

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Art by Gabby DiGiovanniSome people do not reflect the gender they were assigned at birth through their appearance, the way they feel and the way they interact with society, taking a different approach to their gender identities. Gender identity is how people define and express themselves in relation to gendered societal norms. The majority of people live according to the gender … [Read more...] about Gender Identity

Communication Division Discusses Upcoming Changes to Media Production Major

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Photo by Rachel Ettlinger Following a five-year review, the Pepperdine University Communication Division is considering changes to the Media Production major that will also affect the Film Studies major because the two programs of study have overlap. As part of the review's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), an external reviewer from a university with a similar program to … [Read more...] about Communication Division Discusses Upcoming Changes to Media Production Major

Pepperdine Students Succeed in Film and Production

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Photo by Brett Bean Pepperdine was recently recognized as a "film school on the rise" by The Hollywood Reporter. Yet, despite The Hollywood Reporter’s characterization of Pepperdine, Sarah Stone Watt, dean of the Communication Division, said Pepperdine does not consider itself a film school. “We certainly have a lot going on in [film], but we have never really called … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Succeed in Film and Production

iDebate Rwanda Debaters Visit Pepperdine on USA Tour

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Over the past month the iDebate Rwanda debate team has been touring across the United States, participating in debates and sharing their culture and insight with university students. After spending some time on the East Coast at campuses such as Yale and James Madison University, the Rwanda debaters are making their way to Southern California to visit Pepperdine. The debaters … [Read more...] about iDebate Rwanda Debaters Visit Pepperdine on USA Tour