misogyny Archive
In response to a 2012 rape in Somalia, on February 5, 2013 two people were found guilty and sentenced to one year in jail . However, the charges, ensuing from the rape and a journalist’s inquiry regarding the incident, had …
Six men are in police custody and a seventh is being sought after gang raping a 29-year-old woman on a public bus. The driver and bus conductor are among those arrested. “The number of reported rapes in India — a …
Rape has unfortunately been a big topic in the news lately. From the Indian gang rape case discussed previously on SJS, to the terrible kidnapping and rape of a 9 year old in Pakistan these cases are bringing to light the …
by Michelle Sicignano, LMSW, Staff Writer, Social Justice Solutions Most of us by now have heard the news reports of Rhonda Lee, the African American female meteorologist fired for responding to a viewers Facebook criticism of her hair style. These two links relate the details: Meteorologist fired after responding to viewer …
Lately, I’ve been processing troubling thoughts on the growth of misogyny in this country and many parts of the world. What does it mean for children growing up in such a society and what is the impact on the future …
In the words of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize committee, upon awarding that years prize to three women activists and leaders, “We cannot achieve democracy and lasting peace in the world unless women obtain the same opportunities as men.” On …
