We all know that the field of medicine lacks gender equality and diversity. Women make up just 28% of emergency physicians and are much less likely to hold leadership positions within hospitals or clinics. They endure much higher rates of harassment and discrimination, and as with most fields, they tend to make much less money. Why does it matter? It seems obvious, but let’s dig a little bit deeper.
Read MoreLet’s face it: most teens can’t live without at least one social media account. Social media is an integral part of modern society. As of 2021, 4.48 billion people actively use social media, 93.33% of the world’s 4.8 billion internet users are active on social networks, and the average social media user is active on an average of 6.6 different platforms. The topic of social media has been heavily debated over the last couple of decades, and valid arguments have been made both in favor and against social media. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits and downsides of social networking apps.
Read MoreTherefore, it seems to me that Dr. King never departed from his perspective as a young man on the purpose of education as both a tool of reason and of character building. He held true to his convictions, and this philosophy resonated in his rhetoric, activism until the very end. We are entering Black History Month, and I cringe at the anticipation of bombardment of nice performative activity on all fronts. But this year, I am challenging my family, friends, and colleagues to dig deeper and interrogate the nice overtones fed to us about the persistent role of race in educational policy. I am challenging myself and fellow educators to refuse to play nice-nice anymore and to think critically about why things are the way that they are in education.
Read MoreHave you ever been told that taking breaks is a “waste of time”? Have you ever been called “lazy” when watching an episode of your favorite TV show, that you “don’t care about succeeding” because you aren’t working 8 hours straight? These are common themes in society today, and they stem from a stigma around relaxing and recharging for the sake of one’s physical and mental wellbeing. Taking breaks is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and with the “workaholic” mindset on the rise, now more than ever, it is crucial that we emphasize the significance of relaxation and the consequences of not doing so.
Read MoreWomen comprise 45% of gamers in the United States. Additionally, about a third of American gamers are adult women, and 30% of the YouTube gaming audience is female. With these statistics, it’s easy to see how, contrary to popular belief, women love playing video games and are steadily on the rise in the gaming world. However, women make up only 24% of game developers.
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