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Tag Archives: Feminism
Summer movie worth watching: “Snow White and the Huntsman”
By Armelle Djoukoue Last weekend my friends and I decided to watch the movie “Snow White and the Huntsman,” starring Kristen Stewart as Snow White, Charlize Theron as the Evil Queen, and Chris Hemsworth as the Huntsman. I had been … Continue reading
2011 Starr Symposium… Will “Survive!”
By Arzie Umali Yesterday, the UMKC Women’s Center and Women’s Council hosted the Starr Symposium, an all day event featuring two keynote speakers – Gloria Steinem and Dolores Huerta – workshops to empower women, and entertainment by the Wild Women … Continue reading
Posted in Arzie Umali, Feminism, Gloria Steinem, Starr Symposium, UMKC Women's Center
Tagged Dolores Huerta, Feminism, Gloria Steinem
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Join Us for Nedra Bonds’ Quilt Camp!
Looking for something to do this summer? Stop by the UMKC Women’s Center and become part of the Women’s Center forever! Under the guidance of local textile artist Nedra Bonds, you will create a 12×12” quilt square that will become … Continue reading
The End of My Journey at the Women’s Center
By Nikeisha Fortenberry As I finish my last week at the Women’s Center, it amazes me to know that three years have gone by. It seems like only yesterday I was interviewing for a work-study position, and now, I am … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, Nikeisha Fortenberry, UMKC Women's Center
Tagged Feminism, Women's Equality
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My Two Years at the Women’s Center
By Bethany Reyna Last year was my first year at the UMKC Women’s Center. I had never had a job like this where we worked for a cause through tabling and events. What I have learned from working at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Feminism, Vagina Monologues, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
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The Man Box
By Devon White In a recent TED video, Tony Porter discusses what it means — for men, women, sons, and daughters —when the social pressure of masculinity confines men. “Growing up as a boy, we were taught that men had … Continue reading
Posted in Devon White
Tagged Feminism, Gender Equality, Male Feminist, Sexism, Sexual Assault
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It’s Here…Feminist Coming Out Day 2011!
By Caleb Files Today is Feminist Coming Out Day (FCOD), which is also the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. The UMKC Women’s Center has had the opportunity to team with the National FCOD Team to bring this event to … Continue reading
Courtney Martin’s TED Talk
One of our favorite feminists, Courtney Martin‘s, TED talk on “Reinventing Feminism” is now available online. Everything Courtney does is worth watching or reading, so be sure to check it out.
Feminist Coming Out Day
By Maritza Gordillo Feminist Coming Out Day (FCOD) will be celebrated on March 8th which also marks International Women’s Day. FCOD started at Harvard University where the queer and feminist student groups teamed up to raise awareness about gender equality … Continue reading
