Tag Archives: Girls & Teens

Title IX: Working to Ensure Gender Equity in Education for 40 years

Posted on July 20, 2012 by arzie

By Armelle Djoukoue This year Title IX celebrates its 40th anniversary. Signed into law on June 23, 1972, Title IX guaranteed gender equity for girls and boys in every educational program that receives federal funding.  Most known as the law … Continue reading →

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Join the Women’s Center for a screening of Miss Representation

Posted on February 24, 2012 by courtney

By Carolina Costa Miss Representation is a 2011 award winning documentary written and directed by women’s advocate, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Miss Representation challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls; as well as the collective messages … Continue reading →

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American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Devon

By Patsy Campos My second year of working at the Women’s Center has taught me that in order for women to advance, we need to know the basic building blocks of success like leadership and written and verbal communication skills.  … Continue reading →

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SAAM Neighbor

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Devon

By Bethany Reyna For my Public Speaking class this semester we had to write a speech commemorating someone or something. During my speech I talked about all of the big events that the Women’s Center puts on, with an emphasis … Continue reading →

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2011 Women of Color Leadership Conference

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Devon

By Maritza Gordillo The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Division of Diversity, Access & Equity (DDAE) and the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management will host their 6th Annual Women of Color Leadership Conference (WOCLC) starting on Thursday, April 28th. … Continue reading →

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Shame on You, Abercrombie & Fitch (Again)!

Posted on March 28, 2011 by arzie

By Arzie Umali Retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has done it again. Known for controversies such as their risqué print advertisements with half-naked people and accusations of discriminatory hiring, now the retailer is selling padded, push-up bikini tops for girls as … Continue reading →

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Toddlers and Tiaras

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Devon

By Patsy Campos I was channel surfing the other day and stumbled on a beauty pageant show, which featured tyke-sized women, exuding diva attitudes. Upon closer inspection, I realized these were not grown women, but actually toddlers! I could not … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart Makeup Targets Tweens

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Devon

By Devon White  Recently, Wal-Mart announced its upcoming line of anti-aging, eco-friendly makeup products called GeoGirl. GeoGirl’s chemical-free cosmetic line will hit Wal-Mart’s shelves soon and is targeted to the 8-12 year old, “tween” demographic. I feel that this style of marketing … Continue reading →

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All Girls are Winners: The Importance of Equity in Sports

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Emily

By Devon White Recently, the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) launched a campaign to end the violation of Title IX. The NWLC filed discriminatory complaints with the Office for Civil Rights, “against twelve school districts across the country for failing … Continue reading →

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High Schools Need To Be Taught A Lesson

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Emily

By Talyn Helman I recently came across two articles about sexual assault victims and how they were treated by their high schools that upset me. In one instance a cheerleader, who was sexual assaulted by three male classmates, was told … Continue reading →

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