Public Affairs – Page 84

Feminism 101: Taking Down Stereotypes

December 4, 2014

Bring to mind the popular, stereotyped perception of feminists. Are you thinking about angry lesbians? Hairy legs? Female supremacists? These are a few of the many misconceptions about feminism and feminists. I...

Some Light Summer Reading to Help You Topple Kyriarchy

Kim

December 3, 2014

Public Affairs, Talk

By Kim Adamski It’s the middle of summer break, and you are running out of ways to keep yourself entertained. You can only go to the beach/movie theater/park/ice cream shop so many times, right? Well, summer i...

The Gender Pay Gap: It’s Complicated

Kim

December 2, 2014

Public Affairs, Talk

By Kim Adamski Women are making 77% of what their male counterparts make. You’ve probably heard this oft-repeated statistic a hundred times. Conservatives often shoot down this statistic, saying that it doesn’...

“Isms” in the Workplace: Fashion Edition

Kim

December 1, 2014

Public Affairs, Talk

By Kim Adamski Yesterday I had an interview at a firm in Hartford. It was my first interview for a post-graduate job. Of course, I was rather nervous, and so I did quite a bit of research on what I should wear...

Have a Feminist Halloween!

Kim

October 30, 2014

Public Affairs, Talk

How is it already mid-October? Time flies when you're slaving over exams, I suppose. Anyway, it's time to get into the festive Halloween spirit. You're probably like, "But I'm a FEMINIST! None of the costumes I...

Religion and Gender: Not Particularly Compatible

Kim

October 30, 2014

Public Affairs, Talk

Let's face it: most religious texts are pretty sexist. Sure, they are a product of their time. Yes, they were written by a bunch of old men. If this is so, why are we still following so many of their outdated, ...

What’s up UConn interview with Nazrul Representatives

Jason McMullan

October 22, 2014

Public Affairs, Talk

https://soundcloud.com/whus-talk/nazrul-event-interview...

Nazrul event interview

What's Up UConn

October 22, 2014

Public Affairs, Talk

https://soundcloud.com/whus-talk/nazrul-event-interview...

Full Frontal Feminism: Geek Culture

Kim

October 14, 2014

Public Affairs, Talk

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Cast of Olives and Blood on What’s Up @ UConn

What's Up UConn

October 9, 2014

Public Affairs, Talk

https://soundcloud.com/whus-talk/whatsupuconn1 An interview with three cast members from the CRT production of “Olives and Blood” What’s Up UConn airs live on Friday at 1:30 PM on whus.org and 91.7 FM....