Category Archives: Feminism

A Symbolic Barbie

Posted on May 14, 2013 by andrea

By Ayomide Aruwajoye. All through the semester, I kept looking at these two Barbie dolls that sat on the shelf in the Women’s Center. I always wondered what they were there for and what they symbolize. Both of the dolls were … Continue reading →

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The Vagina Monologues: A Reflection

Posted on May 7, 2013 by andrea

By Ayomide Aruwajoye. This semester is coming to a close, and the Women’s Center has only one more event left (learn more about Game Day Getaway here). But looking back, my favorite event was The Vagina Monologues. This was the first event I worked … Continue reading →

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Wonder Women!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by andrea

By Morgan Elyse Christensen On the 15th of April, Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines aired on PBS’s Independent Lens. This documentary, directed by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan and produced by Kelcey Edwards, is entertaining, educational, and inspirational. Wonder Women! … Continue reading →

Posted in Body Image, Equality, Feminism, Gender Stereotypes, Media, Morgan Elyse, Sexism, UMKC Women's Center | Comments Off

Happy Birthday to the First Lady of Song

Posted on April 25, 2013 by andrea

by Katelyn Bidondo   Happy Birthday, Ella! Today, April 25, 2013, the “First Lady of Song”, Ella Fitzgerald would have turned 96. Not only did this talented lady touch the lives of many with her incredible voice, but she was … Continue reading →

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Rutgers Coaches and Administrator Fired After Multiple Incidents

Posted on April 8, 2013 by andrea

By Andrea Fowler. Mike Rice, head coach of men’s basketball at Rutgers University, was fired Wednesday after video was broadcast on ESPN documenting Rice’s abuse of his players. Debate about Rice’s future at the university has surrounded the program since … Continue reading →

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Women’s History Month Profile: Susan B. Anthony

Posted on March 28, 2013 by andrea

By Briana Ward. Susan B. Anthony (1820 – 1906), grew up in a Massachusetts a Quaker family with activist traditions. Growing up in this type of environment, Anthony developed a strong sense of justice early in life. When she got … Continue reading →

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Women’s History Month Profile: Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

Posted on March 27, 2013 by andrea

By Briana Ward. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was known as the leader for women’s rights in Nigeria, and she was also known as “The Mother of Africa.”  I would like to take this time to acknowledge her for Women’s History Month and … Continue reading →

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CineWomen: A Night to Remember

Posted on March 26, 2013 by andrea

By Morgan Elyse Christensen CineWomen 2013 was a huge hit in Kansas City and the committee will soon begin planning for next year’s “CineWomen 2014”! Almost one hundred guests arrived at the Screenland Crossroads Theatre on March 14 to show … Continue reading →

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The Vagina Monologues: A gay man’s perspective

Posted on March 14, 2013 by andrea

By Joseph Salazar. I’m what the LGBTQ community calls a “Gold-Star Gay”. In other words, I’ve never been in any sort of romantic situation with a woman. Practically speaking, this means my experience with female anatomy is limited. Furthermore, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Changed for Good: A Review

Posted on March 4, 2013 by andrea

If you’d like to know more about Stacy Wolf and Changed for Good, join us Tuesday, March 5 at the Central Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. Wolf will be lecturing on the topics addressed in Changed for Good. … Continue reading →

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