Driving women out
How MUN’s reliance on contract labour is creating a hostile environment for female professors.
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The song that never ends: About men and women in tech
The recent “Google memo” reminds us that we need to start thinking about gender in STEM differently.
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A Woman’s Almanac revived after two decade hiatus
Thirty years after the first edition was published, and 20 years after the last, ‘A Woman’s Almanac’ is back to document the diversity of struggles and achievements by women in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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St. John’s a mediocre place to be a woman
While the gender gap may be narrowing in some areas, other trends are deeply troubling.
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Survivors can lead the way
The case for survivor-led leadership in a society replete with physical and sexual violence.
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Filibusters aren’t the problem for women in politics
Minister Gerry Byrne’s recent comment that the filibuster served as a deterrent for women entering politics told only part of the story.
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Time to close the wage gap
Women in Newfoundland and Labrador are more likely to be university educated and substantially more employed than men in the province, yet face higher rates of poverty and lower rates of pay.
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Austerity hurts women, so we must shape our response accordingly
We can no longer be outraged that the budget will hit the poor the hardest, while ignoring the fact that the majority of the poor are women.
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MUN introduces gender inclusive washrooms
Students’ Union praises move, says province’s only university is setting an example for other public buildings and spaces in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Status of Women debate a historic first for N.L.
Last Monday’s debate revealed the province’s three leaders know a lot about the problems, but are less clear on the solutions.
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Sexual harassment is not a “dead issue”
A recent candidates’ debate for the federal riding of Avalon revealed just how entrenched sexism is in our political institutions, and how old boys’ clubs do no credit to anyone.
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Our definition of ‘man’ is hurting men
Society’s definition of masculinity is harmful and dehumanizing — and we need to change it.
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St. John’s not so great for women, after all
Improved methodology reveals St. John’s high ranking in 2014 gender gap study was premature.
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A Vital step for human rights in N.L.
Legislative changes are coming that will allow some people in the province to correct erroneously certified gender markers on their birth certificates and other government-issued identification.
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Catcalling is not a compliment — it’s harassment
A few tips for responding to street harassers.
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Traffic-Lights and Human Sexuality
“In the same way that we cannot will the traffic-light to be green when we want to go, we cannot will people to be sexual beings when we desire it.”
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An International Women’s Day reflection
There are a lot of unhappy facts to face when it comes to gender equality. But there is also hope.
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Media, sexism and society
A challenging relationship that we need to rethink
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Pretty in Pink (or blue, or purple, or black, or aquamarine)
A controversial commentary in the Northeast Avalon Times winds up perpetuating the very problem it claims to oppose
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Should we frack? (Emotions need not apply)
Institutional discrimination at its best: The ‘old boys club’ reviews fracking
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