Commentary

#MeToo: Rape myths continue to prevent justice for sexual assault survivors

—  6 March 2019

A 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 2019

Mature 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 2019

Toni 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 2019

The 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 2019

During 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 2019

We 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 2019

An 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 2019

Secure attachments between teachers and children enhance learning opportunities. Shutterstock Elena…

Airbnb’s adverse impact on urban housing markets

—  21 January 2019

Recent 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 2019

Evidence shows that the growth of air pollutants – as well as rising temperatures, increased…