Women in Commercials
In the media today there seems to be a discrepancy on how commercials portray women. We know that commercials are trying to get people to
February 27, 2015
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Exclusive Interview with Rena Pederson
From the Editor: What follows is an interview with Rena Pederson. Pederson is a world-renowned journalist and author, having interviewed such leaders as Fidel Castro, Margaret
February 25, 2015
Where Selma and Egalitarianism Intersect
We recently saw the movie Selma. In the comfort of our theater seats we observed what we can only imagine African Americans endured—and in many
February 24, 2015
Oscars Recap: A Night of Speaking Out
You would think after all that was made (most of it justified) of the inequities of this year’s Oscar nominations that last night would have
February 23, 2015
The Scroll Links Up (February 20, 2015)
There have been some very encouraging articles posted on websites around the world this week, which, in some way, promote the equality of men and
February 20, 2015
A Fantasy from a Fantasy: A Review of ABC’s Agent Carter
Female characters on television run the gamut from catty to cardiothoracic surgeon. It is no surprise that audiences influenced by outside agendas and personal value
February 18, 2015
Representations of Women of Color in the Media
It’s Hard Out There for a Woman of Color I recently confronted a friend about the toys her daughter plays with. Her daughter, a beautiful
February 18, 2015
The Scroll Links Up (February 13, 2015)
Happy Friday! As you go about your weekend, whether you’re enjoying a Valentine date or trying to avoid the Fifty Shades of Grey movie, or
February 12, 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey: A Trilogy of Deceit, Collusion, and Domination
As the film industry promotes “Fifty Shades of Grey,” launching on Valentine’s Day, I sit beside sixty scholars, activists, and faith leaders from more than
February 11, 2015
The Bechdel Test
It’s obvious to many that patriarchy has deep roots in many aspects of our society but we often don’t realize how deep those roots go.
February 10, 2015