sexism Archives

Pro-noun equals pro-identity

Posted October 18th, 2021

Not one day goes by that I am not misgendered in some way. Sometimes it is intentional. Most often it is just a mistake. Either way, it is a micro-aggression that I have learned will probably be a part of my journey for the rest of my life.

Intersectionality and 21st century colonialism

Posted January 23rd, 2018

New words are added to the dictionary on a regular basis. Oftentimes these are words we hear but are not quite sure of their meaning. “Intersectionality” is one of those words.

Do We Really Want Gender Equity?

Posted August 25th, 2016

Most Presbyterians believe that discrimination is still a problem for women in the United States, despite anti-discrimination laws and policies. But is this still a problem in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), a denomination that has been ordaining women for decades?