Confederate monuments should be removed
The war on the removal of confederate monuments has been raging for decades and is a war that deserves discussion. It only makes sense that monuments memorializing the supposed heroes of the confederacy should be removed for the fact that, in this current political climate, they promote a dangerous rhetoric. In the early hours of […]
Decriminalize and legitimize sex work
According to a survey conducted by Foundation Scelles, there are around 42 million working prostitutes in the world. In another study from a 2015 book titled “Prostitution: Prices and Statistics of the Global Sex Trade,” there are an estimated 1 million prostitutes in the U.S. alone. Sex work is an industry that deserves legitimization and decriminalization. The Times also states that […]
Men need to start listening
We live in a world dominated, unfortunately, by men who don’t listen to women. Men’s propensity for disregarding the things that women have to say by not taking the time to value the information their female counterparts are contributing to a discussion is a problem in every form of communication and needs to be addressed. […]
The power of owning a pet
Pets are a powerfully positive influence. Speaking in terms of mental health, the power of a pet is something many people benefit from. My roommate spends a lot of time at her boyfriend’s house, leaving me home alone for the majority of the time. I also deal with anxiety and depression, so being isolated tends […]
The importance of professionalism
It goes without saying that decorum in the workplace is of absolute importance. However, there are times when that decorum goes out the window. Too often outbursts in the workplace are allowed or simply brushed under the rug without further comment or repercussion. But when in a professional setting – even if that setting is […]
The conversation of Transgender Rights
Transgender rights are a topic of conversation that has only had traction within the last five years or so. With Hollywood and the media in general finally shining light on the trans community it was only a matter of time before the topic of trans rights was on the docket. The Supreme Court is about […]
The importance of being politically informed
Politics are a touchy subject. People are passionate about their political views, which is nothing short of reasonable. The obstacle with politics, however, is people who are uninformed of the goings-on in The White House, internationally and, right now, with the group of candidates running for the 2020 election. In the current political hot zone […]
Technology is our friend
The world is headed to the internet. This isn’t exactly a new theory, but every day the world gets closer and closer to being fully digital. We take photos on our phones, we shop on our phones, we get the news from our phones. We even check the weather on our phones. Classes can be […]
Straight Pride v. Gay Pride
The concept of Straight Pride originated in 2017 as a protest in response to Gay Pride, which runs through the month of June every summer. The necessity for Gay Pride is quite clear – violence against members of the LGBTQ community runs rampant all over the world. In the United States specifically, NBC News reports “there […]
Toxic masculinity: adverse and antiquated
It’s a watchword: toxic masculinity. We read about its dangers on a rapidly growing basis. Movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp are finally confronting the concept of toxic masculinity. Toxic masculinity derives from the theory of hegemonic masculinity. Hegemonic masculinity is the concept of various leadership roles within the male community – this then manifests itself […]