By Ann Varner Martha Coffin Pelham Wright was one of five women who planned the first women’s right convention and presided over numerous women’s rights and anti-slavery conventions (womenshistory.org). She is known for her contributions… Celebrating Women’s History Month: Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
By: Brittany Soto In a world that is heavy on technology and social media usage, it makes it easier to communicate and connect with others, but the question is, is the media always trying to… Mass Media and Body Image
By Caitlin Easter There is a huge discrepancy in our society between the way men and women are expected to interact with members of the opposite gender. Society tells us the “correct” way to behave… “Having Daughters is my Punishment..”
by Thea Voutiritsas This woman is a former stewardess and union leader who led a landmark sex discrimination case in the airline industry. Answer: Barbara “Dusty” Roads Barbara “Dusty” Roads is a former stewardess and… Women’s History Month Trivia
At UMKC, private spaces are available for nursing mothers on campus who need to breast pump or nurse their babies. While some women prefer to nurse their babies in a private, quiet, distraction-free environment, it is important… Lactation Spaces Available on UMKC Campus
By Thea Voutiritsas As Japan’s total population declines, Self-Defense Forces has geared up to recruit more women. They have dedicated a portion of their 2015 budget to female-friendly programs, including building and improving daycare facilities… Japan’s Defense ministry adds “women friendly” projects to the 2015 budget
By: Amanda Johnson Since the early 2000’s, many states have been chipping away at the right of choice, creating almost an “underground railroad,” More abortion restrictions have been passed in the last three years than… Mind the Gap
By Bonnie Messbarger This weekend King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia announced that he was going to grant women the right to vote and run in future elections. This is a major win in the fight… Saudi Arabian Women Are Given the Right to Vote