This will be my last of the argument series for a while. I have enjoyed writing it and I’m sure that I will continue to reference this series and engage many of the same topics in future blogs. For my last argument, I’m going to take on a very specific issue. Recently, student dress codes have been all over the news. So, let’s argue about them!
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Calling women hysterical or overly emotional is a story as old as time, as evidenced even by the use of the word hysterical. Hysterical has the same Greek root as the word hysterectomy and actually means “uterus”. While it can seem like a cultural norm, calling women crazy or hysterical (or any variation) is a way of silencing women.
Read MoreMentorship of the next generation of leaders is essential and yet women are often left out of these structures, often because of a belief that younger women will not be able to lead, will struggle with conflict, or will be perceived as weaker because of their age and experience.
Read MoreSince the inception of Aequitas Educational Consulting, friends and co-workers have asked a million questions, which we love. Commonly, they ask why this work is important. We’ve got lots of answers for that! Sometimes, we hear arguments against the work; individuals contest that it isn’t needed or it isn’t really what schools should be doing right now. These discussions can be tough to have—but they are essential.
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