Sexism https://cuindependent.com Sat, 06 Jul 2019 16:00:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.3 Opinion: Fraternities teach that sexual aggression leads to success https://cuindependent.com/2018/01/18/opinion-fraternities-teach-that-sexual-aggression-leads-to-success/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 07:12:11 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=89364 Opinions do not necessarily represent CUIndependent.com or any of its sponsors. On their websites, fraternity chapters…

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]]> Girl on Girl: A walk to forget https://cuindependent.com/2017/03/23/girl-girl-cat-calling-gender-walk-home/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 07:32:22 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=82301 Why cat-calling and fear among women when they walk home — yes, in Boulder — are examples of ongoing gender inequality. By Dani Pinkus

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]]> Opinion: If America elected Trump, we deserve it https://cuindependent.com/2016/11/12/trump-president-elect-election-clinton-deserve-exit-polls-voters/ Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:16:06 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=77272 Donald Trump is the next president, and maybe there's a tiny silver lining in that, if that's possible. By Ellis Arnold

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]]> Girl on Girl: A man walks into a bra https://cuindependent.com/2016/08/26/girl-girl-man-walks-bra/ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 07:23:02 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=73802 Girl on Girl columnist Dani Pinkus takes on the issue of sexist dress codes.

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]]> It’s Not Personal: The truth lies in stereotypes https://cuindependent.com/2016/03/18/its-not-personal-the-truth-lies-in-stereotypes/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:54:53 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=72482 Harmful generalizations about certain groups of people are perpetuated by societal patterns. By Hayla Wong

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]]> Opinion: Misogyny in online gaming culture takes a toll https://cuindependent.com/2015/10/01/opinion-misogyny-in-online-gaming-culture-takes-a-toll/ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:33:00 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=64684 Opinions do not necessarily represent CUIndependent.com or any of its sponsors. Anita Sarkeesian, creator of the…

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]]> “Miss Representation” preaches without getting preachy https://cuindependent.com/2012/09/20/miss-representation-preaches-without-getting-preachy/ https://cuindependent.com/2012/09/20/miss-representation-preaches-without-getting-preachy/#respond Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:39:30 +0000 http://www.cuindependent.com/?p=35889 "Miss Representation," a documentary on sexism in media, presents the under-represented.

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]]> https://cuindependent.com/2012/09/20/miss-representation-preaches-without-getting-preachy/feed/ 0 Tunnel of Oppression raises awareness of discrimination https://cuindependent.com/2011/03/01/tunnel-of-oppression-raises-awareness-of-discrimination/ https://cuindependent.com/2011/03/01/tunnel-of-oppression-raises-awareness-of-discrimination/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:49 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=24066 Though CU is sometimes reputed to be a place of privilege and wealth, the walls beyond UMC room 247 have been telling a different story this week.

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]]> https://cuindependent.com/2011/03/01/tunnel-of-oppression-raises-awareness-of-discrimination/feed/ 0 Speak Out: Don’t leave car maintenance up to guys https://cuindependent.com/2010/10/07/speak-out-don%e2%80%99t-leave-car-maintenance-up-to-guys/ https://cuindependent.com/2010/10/07/speak-out-don%e2%80%99t-leave-car-maintenance-up-to-guys/#respond Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:00:57 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=18938 COMMUNITY VOICES - Ladies, gone are the days of calling our dads and brothers when we have a flat tire.

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]]> https://cuindependent.com/2010/10/07/speak-out-don%e2%80%99t-leave-car-maintenance-up-to-guys/feed/ 0 Opinion: German drivers refuse directions for female voice GPS https://cuindependent.com/2010/09/23/german-drivers-refuse-directions-for-female-voice-gps/ https://cuindependent.com/2010/09/23/german-drivers-refuse-directions-for-female-voice-gps/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:00:17 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=18290 “Press one for English.” Five menus later: “Press four to speak with a customer service representative.” By this point, I’m pretty angry with my new automated friend.

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