By Warisha Qaimkhani, April 5 2024—
In a world filled with face-value judgements and unfair expectations held upon women, the seemingly innocent advice to “smile more” stands out as a persistent, albeit overlooked, pressure. Now, don’t be fooled by what … Read the rest
By Avery Sharpe, November 10 2023—
For centuries, women have struggled to make a place for themselves in the medical system. Women go overlooked, ignored and mistrusted. They are told the pain is in their head, that they are exaggerating, … Read the rest
By Aymen Sherwani, April 11 2023—
When one is “woman’d,” Rayne Fisher-Quann describes it as when “everyone stops liking a woman at the same time.” An example would include Millie Bobby Brown’s rise to fame as a child star on … Read the rest
By Anjali Choudhary, March 14 2023—
Former Supreme Court of the United States Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, famously said that, “women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
For many, as for Ginsburg, the courtroom is the epitome … Read the rest
By Jillian Cung, November 14 2022—
The gender bias in medical research is still evident today because young girls are underdiagnosed with conditions that fall into the neurodivergent spectrum such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) due to … Read the rest
By Manahil Hassan, February 25 2020—
On Feb. 14, the 12th annual Women’s Memorial March took place at the Scarboro United Church at 6:30 p.m. Supporters, friends, family and proud members of the Indigenous community wore red to show their … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, June 26 2018 —
A quick glance at the Dinos website shows that women’s sports are well-represented at both the varsity and club levels. Hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track and field and swimming are all offered … Read the rest
Simran Kaler, March 1, 2016 —
The lack of women in science, technology, engineering and math subjects is an ongoing problem. Women are discouraged from pursuing STEM fields, facing problems like harassment, discrimination and wage gaps. And this problem is … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, February 9, 2016 —
It’s easy for women to feel self-conscious about their bodies. Almost every piece of advertising targeting women focuses on our looks — what we should or shouldn’t do to meet the latest beauty … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, January 21, 2016 —
Universities strive to be welcoming environments for their students. While the rest of the world is sometimes hesitant to acknowledge sensitive topics like sexuality or mental health, universities are often more open. And … Read the rest
