Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Spoilers for “Blue Eye Samurai” are mentioned in this article.Strong female representation in cinema is a welcome subject. However, a problematic paradox that resides within the film industry causes many heroines to … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Executes the Strong Female Protagonist
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Opinion: Movie ‘Tár’ Leads Gender Representation Astray
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The 2022 movie “Tár” leads to a series of controversies around its depiction of the main character, Lydia Tár. The film is a great production, yet the world presented in the film is not reality. “Tár” is about the story … [Read more...] about Opinion: Movie ‘Tár’ Leads Gender Representation Astray
Opinion: The ‘Tampon Tax’ Can Benefit Women
Art by Autumn Hardwick March 1 marked the beginning of Women's History Month. During Women's History Month, many social activists will speak on social problems, such as gender inequality in employment, domestic violence, sexual harassment and education for women. In recent years, abolishing the tax on menstrual products has also been a trending topic. "The tampon tax" … [Read more...] about Opinion: The ‘Tampon Tax’ Can Benefit Women
If It Isn’t Intersectional, It Isn’t Feminism
Special reporting by Brianna Willis and Maria Belen IturraldeArt by Caitlin RoarkShe was the only African American in her high school class of 63 students. Her friends often invited her to social gatherings to protect them because she looked scary; she was always placed in the back of the dance team; the administration chose a white student for homecoming queen, even though she … [Read more...] about If It Isn’t Intersectional, It Isn’t Feminism
Connie Horton: Rising up in a Room Full of Men
Photo by Milan Loiacono | Design by Logan Wood When Pepperdine administrators face important decisions, Connie Horton is often one of the only female leaders in the room. As vice president for Student Affairs since 2017, Horton oversees a variety of departments such as Housing and Residence Life, Student Activities and Campus Recreation. She is a key decision maker, and … [Read more...] about Connie Horton: Rising up in a Room Full of Men