@katemoore As far as my "thinly veiled" ad for my Examiner page, I don't think it was "veiled" at all. I was upfront about asking people to visit my site. Perhaps you are new to the world of blogging, but (posted to Media defends Erin Andrews, sort of...)
"You want to know why the media is expending so much time and so much writing on Erin Andrews?" No, I don't. I never mentioned the amount of media attention that was given to Andrews. I understand why she is (posted to Media defends Erin Andrews, sort of...)
Yes, I guess we will because I think calling attention to sexist behaviors/articles in an attempt to rectify such behavior is a vital aspect of feminism not an exploitation. (posted to Media defends Erin Andrews, sort of...)
Yes, I googled them and saw several, but I guess my interest was more in hearing if anyone had particular exereinces to share of what makes them helpful/successful and what doesn't. I am interested in participating in ours as a (posted to University Women's Center)
Thanks for the info and website. Sounds like both of your programs offer resources for both sexes, which I don't believe ours does as much but is a great idea. Also, think they are more focused on one-on-one or small (posted to University Women's Center)
Then we have to agree to disagree, because I think exploiting what happened to Erin Andrews for profit - which, in essence, is what all the blog posts are doing - is categorically wrong. (posted to Media defends Erin Andrews, sort of...)
On the real, the only reason that sports networks like ESPN, SportsChannel, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, ABC Sports, Fox Sports, B Sky B Sports ect even bother to have women sideline reporters is for eye candy purposes. The men who (posted to Media defends Erin Andrews, sort of...)
My college has an awesome Women's Center (though I must say, I'm a bit biased as I volunteer/work there.) We offer a whole bunch of services for everyone on campus, women and men, including safer sex supplies and education; awareness (posted to University Women's Center)
The university of Guelph in Canada has the Guelph resource centre for gender enpowerment and development (GERGED) and was formally known as the Women's Centre. They have a lot of books and resources on issues women face, gender, sexual orientation, (posted to University Women's Center)
hi! this is a great discussion! I've worked at a few women's centres and always figured every university had them, but I do live in Canada, maybe it's different in the States. For the most part, the work we did (posted to University Women's Center)