As we move forward in the presidential election cycle, we are once again deluged with a flood of articles analyzing the race. We have many women running from across the country and that is phenomenal! Special shoutout to one of my former students who was just elected as the youngest Councilor-at-Large of her hometown! So, as we wade through this coverage, we are going to see lots of analytic pieces that are, let’s face it, filled with gender-coded language meant to cut women down. We will see it on the news, read it in print, and hear our beloved family members say it over turkey and stuffing in a few weeks. What do we do then when confronted by this? Well, I’ve got a plan for that.
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We return this month with our series that recaps our favorite (or least favorite) moments in gender equity from news, media, and longreads all over the internet. You’ll see installments for This Month in Gender Equity the fourth week of each month. If you have ideas or contributions, leave a comment or tweet at us!
Read MoreLast year, my partner and I went on the job market. What I learned forever changed my outlook on gender gaps in academia and the inherent sexism pervasive in our culture. Although we are both happy and have since landed jobs in our field, the process was more painful than it should have been, as sexist behavior on the part of prospective employers led to undue stress.
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