Using the Restroom-Not So Simple

An article came out in August from the ACLU detailing the Supreme Courts's decision to stop Gavin Grimm, a 17-year-old transgender boy from Virginia, from using the boys’ restroom at school. Instead, he was forced to use a separate single-stall...

Why Schools Aren’t Safe Spaces

LGBT youth are at an increased risk for bullying and hostility in schools and it is impacting their learning more than ever. According to stopbullying.gov, Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, or those perceived as LGBT, may be teased and bullied...

Education, violence, and the White Ribbon Oath

Anyone can be subject to violence that deeply impacts their life and ability to function in society. However, approaches to ending violence in education often focus solely or majorly on violence against women and girls. There are of course extremely...

The Politics of Pregnancy

"That’s not our problem, that’s up to Brenda’s family,  Well let me show you how it affects the whole community.” Tupac Shakur “Brenda’s Got a Baby” 1991 One of the most integral characteristics the define life, reproduction is a not...

It’s A Man’s World, Right?

A Reverse of Gender Inequity in Education “This is a man’s world,  but it wouldn’t be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl.” James Brown  “It’s a man’s man’s man’s world” 1966   Despite the fact that girls all...

Who You Calling a ____?

Sexual Harassment and Schooling "Who you calling' a b___?" Queen Latifah "U.N.I.T.Y" 1993   No matter where you live, no matter where you’re from, if you’re a woman you’re likely to encounter some instance of harassment at some point in...

Let’s Talk About Sex

The Implications of Sex Education in Developing Countries “Don’t decoy, avoid, or make void the topic cuz that ain’t gonna stop it” Salt n Peppa “Let’s Talk About Sex” 1990   Despite the fact that Salt n Peppa’s controversial anthem...

Women: A Tool for Economic Progress?

Recently, I came across this headline “Do you know how much money India is losing because of lack of gender parity?” This article essentially focused on the economic aspects of how gender parity would benefit the overall economic growth and...

The Science of Marriage

  The most popular career choice for women in Pakistan is undoubtedly is to pursue medicine. Being a doctor is a conscious career choice women make and girls have consistently out-performed boys when it comes to pre-medical board exams. This...