#MeToo: Rape myths continue to prevent justice for sexual assault survivors
— 6 March 2019A judge’s decision to acquit a Halifax taxi driver charged with sexual assault was protested…
Supporting mature female students enrolling in university STEM programs
— 4 March 2019Mature women students face additional barriers when enrolling in STEM programs. Shutterstock Liette…
A must-read list: The enduring contributions of African American women writers
— 25 February 2019Toni Morrison, Zora Neale Hurston and Nella Larsen are on this short list of enduring must-read…
NAACP’s first meeting was held in Canada but there were no Canadians there
— 21 February 2019The Niagara Movement meeting in Fort Erie Canada, near Niagara Falls in 1905 had no Canadians…
Women’s heart attack symptoms are different, and clinical care must catch up
— 18 February 2019During a heart attack, women are more likely to present without pain, or with uncharacteristic…
Heartbreak becomes burnout for teachers when work is turbulent
— 11 February 2019We talk about exhaustion and burnout, but not heartbreak. Astrid Helene Kendrick, University…
Out of the closet: Easing the backlash against same-sex couples in advertising
— 6 February 2019An ad for the city of Las Vegas features a lesbian couple who decide to get married. Ads featuring…
With larger classes, teachers can’t attend to children’s needs
— 28 January 2019Secure attachments between teachers and children enhance learning opportunities. Shutterstock Elena…
Airbnb’s adverse impact on urban housing markets
— 21 January 2019Recent reports suggest Airbnb is having an impact on housing markets in cities popular with…
As the oceans rise, so do your risks of breast cancer
— 17 January 2019Evidence shows that the growth of air pollutants – as well as rising temperatures, increased…
