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...

Education for all. Period.

Once a month women around the world share a common experience. It's a symbol of our womanhood that we experience approximately a dozen times a year from puberty until menopause: our period. In the United States, and many other countries,...