By: Jetzel Chavira When I first heard of COVID-19, I had no idea what we were getting into. I reflect on the healthcare workers fighting frontlines against this contagious and deadly disease. About 2.9 million… Immigrant Healthcare Workers: The Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic
Trivia Question: In heterosexual married couples where both partners work full time, women spend ____ % more time caregiving than men. Answer: 40. By: Emma Sauer When I think of caregivers, I think of my… The Gender Gap in Caregiving and Why Women Carry It
by Danielle Lyons As a child, it was obvious to choose motherhood as a career. That was the goal. That was the plan. Things don’t always go according to plan. At the age of 19,… What Infertility Taught Me About Feminism
By Maritza Gordillo On Tuesday, March 22nd, I attended the Starr Community Conversation: Technology and Modern Families. This discussion was very interesting to me because it helped me understand that technology can be beneficial for… Starr Community Conversation: “Who Does She Think She Is?”
By Maritza Gordillo I was browsing Change.org and stumbled across an article about 17-year-old Maria Isabel Vasquez who died of heat exhaustion. Maria was constantly denied water breaks while working long hours picking grapes for the… Heat Death
By Maritza Gordillo Officials in Frederick County, Maryland were voting on a possible elimination in local funds for the well-known Head Start program for children who come from low-income families. This proposal raised worries and… Sexist Solutions
By Patsy Campos Many women dream of that moment that they become mothers. For many women this is a happy time, as it should be. But for many working mothers, they are finding a work… Working Mothers Face the Motherhood Penalty
As you’re aware from my previous blog post, this is National Breastfeeding Month. During this month breastfeeding is recognized for the value it brings to infants. Although, it is the mother’s choice whether or not… Johnny Rockets: Unsupportive to Nursing Mothers
Recently, the New York Times published an article discussing women in the workforce – specifically mothers and the job market. The article makes some valid points about the disparities that still exist between men and… Changing Attitudes About Family Roles
Every day at the Women’s Center, we celebrate women for their many contributions to society. August is nationally recognized as National Breastfeeding Month. This month is devoted to women and the value of breastfeeding their… August is National Breastfeeding Month