Title IX

Adolescent dating violence is becoming more and more common in our society, unfortunately. “The early to mid-teenage years mark a time in which romantic relationships begin to emerge.(first source)” Developmentally, relationships at this age can serve as a very positive influence; moreover, for some, dating only forces them into a dark place. It begins with what the adolescent may consider to be “dating.” Dating has changed dramatically over the years. When we try to understand how dating has…

Response Questions for Journal 15: 1. During the presidency of Lyndon Johnson, was the United States growing more united and inclusive, or divided and contentious? Explain. Johnson lobbied for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, religion, and gender illegal. Johnson’s Great Society programs were also created to eliminate social injustices in America. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Johnson’s war on poverty were attempts to ensure a more united and inclusive…

The anxiety was clear on his face the moment he walked into my office. Sitting on the couch in the afternoon sun, his face demonstrated that the decision to seek me out was a difficult one, the unspoken anxiety hanging in the air. Having hardly worked together a week, this staff member was trusting me immensely to confide complications in his life, specifically and most recently in his college experience. It was this encounter that began our authentic working relationship, spending most of the…

feminism means today” by Bridget Murray Law, a psychologist Doctor Cynthia de las Fuentes states that the current challenge with feminism in America today, is that many young people think that women’s rights have already been accomplished because of Title IX and laws against gender discrimination. De las Fuentes further states that there are still many factors looming against women’s rights such as reproductive choices and pay equality (Law, 2006). This idea that Doctor Cynthia de las Fuentes…

Gender Imbalance in America America is undergoing a gender imbalance. Elaine McArdle—a contributor for the Boston Globe and Michelle Conlin—a writer for Businessweek have both discussed this topic. Both of these women stressed the topic of gender equality in academic success. In the two essays called: The Lost Boys and The New Gender Gap, McArdle and Conlin wrote about women achieving success in this world—through academic excellence and the forfeit of success by men—through poor academic…

brutal, heart-wrenching stories, what makes one different? Equiano’s approach was to not only write a slave narrative, but to intertwine it with a travel narrative as well, since that was a highly favored genre of literature in the late 1700’s (Batten ix). The autobiography highlighted the beginnings of his life into being forced into slavery, then later shifted into a story of determination to better himself (focusing on his religious experience) and continuing to travel the seas even after…

Southeast hired Sonia Rucker as the coordinator of Institutional Equity and Diversity last April. While an equity officer has been on campus for many years, the responsibilities of the position have increased to include serving as the institution’s Title IX coordinator. Rucker recently announced the launching of a new Institutional Equity and Diversity website at http://www.semo.edu/diversity which includes resources and what is happening within the diversity task force. In addition, the…

The value of sports in today society changed the world we living in; nowadays, sports develop a spirit of healthy competition along with the competitive instinct of man and women. Sports have become a wide standpoint for competitive matches up and tournament, when it comes to contest that is held up to put athletic out of them confer zone to test their skill. However, this new generation play a significant role when it comes toward sport in our country. In fact, in the early years’ sports were…

Transgender Bathrooms: Discriminatory Practice or Necessary Protection? One current issue that the school and district overall is presently facing is the usage of public facilities in school for transgender students. Currently, this issue has received a lot of attention in the media after North Carolina legislation banned individuals from using public bathrooms that do not correspond to their biological sex. As this issue gains more public attention, current school district officials feel…

The right to free speech has always been a fundamental right to every American citizen. It provides people with the opportunity to express their own ideas, thoughts, and speak their mind about matters at large. Throughout history, the rights to freedom of speech has been questioned and or exploited in many different ways and as a direct cause many organization and groups of people have taken the chance to inquire about the limits provided by this right. The organizations consist of mostly…