Opening Your Eyes to Dating Violence
Sometimes it seems like dating violence is more upsetting to me than any other form of domestic violence. This is because I’ve seen what dating… Read More »Opening Your Eyes to Dating Violence
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Sex Education: Honesty is the Best Policy
According to a recent article in the New York Times, teen pregnancy rates are on the rise after almost ten years on the decline. While… Read More »Sex Education: Honesty is the Best Policy
Thin Images
As one might expect, the topics of female body image and eating disorders is an oft discussed topic here at the Women’s Center. We already… Read More »Thin Images
Twilight: A Good Example?
Mention the word Twilight and you will either get a cringe, an eye-roll, a fanning motion for the lead men, or a hostile glare. The… Read More »Twilight: A Good Example?
Go Red for Women
According to a recent article I read, every 25 seconds an American will have a coronary event, and about one American every minute will die… Read More »Go Red for Women
V-Day: It’s Here
At the UMKC Women’s Center, February means V-Day. If you’re not familiar with V-Day, here’s how the V-Day website describes it: “V-Day exists for no… Read More »V-Day: It’s Here
Body Image Stories From Familiar Writers
Body image is not one of my favorite things to talk about. You’ll almost never find me talking about it in person. Maybe its because… Read More »Body Image Stories From Familiar Writers
Vampires, V-Day, Barbie and Denim… These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things…
January is coming to an end and the Spring semester is in full swing. To supplement all the learning that our students will be doing… Read More »Vampires, V-Day, Barbie and Denim… These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things…
Mary Daly: Radical or just sexist?
Over the past few weeks, due to her recent passing, Dr. Mary Daly has made headlines once again. Across the web and on the airwaves,… Read More »Mary Daly: Radical or just sexist?
Emily Mathis: The Women's Center's New Bookworm
Hi everyone! My name is Emily and I just started working at the Women’s Center. I’m really excited about working here and being a part… Read More »Emily Mathis: The Women's Center's New Bookworm