By Preethi Mangadu Web Content Contributor For many women, it is more difficult to climb up the career ladder than it is for men. This is due to the metaphorical barrier that higher-ups create which prevents women from being promoted and being compensated at an equal level, otherwise known as the “glass ceiling.” The “glass ceiling” theory was coined by Marilyn Loden, a managing consultant, in 1978 during a panel on […]
By Lea Mercado Web Content Assistant Manager International Women's Day is a day dedicated to showing appreciation to the women who work hard to positively impact our lives. Those who choose to celebrate may adorn the women in their lives with flowers, gifts or maybe take over some of their responsibilities as a display of appreciation. But the focus of this year's celebration requires far more than pleasantries. It requires […]
By Arlett Ramirez Web Content Contributor “Those shorts are not fingertip length!” “Leggings are not allowed!” “It doesn’t matter if it’s 100 degrees outside, no tank tops!” Does any of that sound familiar? If you’re a girl, you’re probably remembering the awful high school days where teachers and administrators would enforce a strict dress code. Let me share some details of my dress code from my high school. Girls were […]
By Kaitlyn Benacquisto News Reporter The Austin community marched from City Hall to the Texas Capitol in support of women’s rights on Saturday, the one year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. A rally held at Austin City Hall calling for Mr. Trump’s impeachment preceded the march. Women, men and politicians alike marched down South Congress Avenue, in hopes of inspiring a better tomorrow for women. Spirits were high during […]
By Sami Dugdale Blog Content Contributor Just last month, we celebrated International Day of the Girl, a day dedicated to promoting human rights and highlighting gender inequality. Now this month,we celebrate November 19th as International Men’s Day. The objective for this day includes a “focus on men's and boy's health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models.” I have already heard and read a lot […]
By Sami Dugdale Blog Content Contributor October 11th was International Day of the Girl, a worldwide movement in which the basic human rights of girls are promoted and gender inequality is brought to light. Public figures from all around the world spoke in favor of this movement including former First Lady Michelle Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and world-famous musician Beyoncé, who released a new music video for her […]
By Austin Cowan Blog Content Contributor When people think of gender equality, many people think women are the only ones who benefit from it. However, this cannot be further from the truth. As a man, gender equality is able to help me and my fellow brothers out in multiple ways. Gender equality would result in equal pay for women in the workforce which many families would benefit from. With gender equality, confidence would […]
By Daniela Garcia Blog Content Contributor *KTSW consists of and respects varying opinions within its staff. Opinion articles do not reflect the opinion of KTSW as a whole. [Spoiler Alert] As we begin to settle down into the calmer pace of our Texas summer, we may find ourselves with a bit more time to splurge at local theaters in hopes of catching an interesting flick. With our usually friendly Texas temporarily forgetting its routine summer heat recently, things have been somewhat out of place so it is perfectly understandable […]
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