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A recent headline mused whether President Trump’s return to power would extinguish the #MeToo movement that his first term had fueled. In the interim, he was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, reelected nonetheless, and nominated at least five men to high-level positions who faced serious allegations of sexual misconduct. In Women, Power and …
Happy Friday! Welcome to the Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Women are on the move! Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. For example, AU students, faculty, and staff …
At the beginning of any new Administration, there will be changes. The current transition has been particularly tumultuous. The ripple effect on our states, communities and campuses have touched us all. So what can we do? Below are some thoughts – and resources from Gender on the Ballot – that guide my steps in uncharted …
Happy Friday! Welcome to the Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Women are on the move! Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. For example, AU students, faculty, and staff …
Students – would you like to get published? Gender On The Ballot (GOTB) is a weekly, nonpartisan blog, media roundup and newsletter co-founded by the Women & Politics Institute (WPI) at American University and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation in 2019. As we embark on the 119th Congress, a new Administration and other changes in …
Gwen Stefani, under the band No Doubt, wrote “Just a Girl” in 1995 in response to society’s patriarchal expectations and attitudes. The song opens with “Take this pink ribbon off my eyes,” followed by “Oh, I’m just a girl, all pretty and petite / So don’t let me have any rights.” It quickly became a …
Happy Friday! Welcome to the Media Round Up. Each week we’re collecting and sharing our favorite gender + politics stories. Women are on the move! Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. For example, AU students, faculty, and staff …
The gender health gap refers to the disparities in healthcare access, treatment, and outcomes between men and women. This gap is a significant issue, as it leads to women experiencing poorer health outcomes compared to their male counterparts. Research indicates that women spend approximately 25% more of their lives in debilitating health than men, highlighting the urgent need for …