Sexism

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1 Black women vs the world
Northern Iowan 119:33, p.3
Nkasa Bolumbu writes an opinion piece on the stereotypes and misogynoir that happens against Black women in the United States. Bolumbu focuses on Jezebel stereotype, angry black women/ Sapphire, the strong black women/ Superwoman schema, Colorism, featurism, and texturism; photo.
2 Cultivating a culture of misogyny
Northern Iowan 118:51, p.3
Klinkhammer discusses misogyny in STEM at UNI and on other college campuses; photos.
3 Ketanji Brown Jackson and misogynoir
Northern Iowan 118:46, p.3
In the author's opinion, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's Senate hearings on her qualifications for appointment were instead examples of misogynoir - a combination of misogyny and racism specifically directed at Black women; photo.
4 LTE: Board of Regents must listen to its students
Northern Iowan 116:27, p.3
The Iowa Student Action organization sends an open letter to the Board of Regents in regards to the rise of tuition and its effects on minority communities.
5 A feminism for the 99 percent
Northern Iowan 116:15, p.3
In the author's opinion, Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar represent the true face of modern feminism in their critical and anti-capitalist approach. Rawwas also explains why they have endorsed Bernie Sanders for president; photos.
6 Williams fights for social justice
Northern Iowan 115:6, p.3
In the author's opinion, tennis player Serena Williams was treated unfairly in a racist and sexist way by the umpire in her game against Naomi Osaka; photos.
7 CDC infographic sparks controversy
Northern Iowan 112:35, p.2
Members of the UNI community discuss reactions to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information and guidelines regarding pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; photo.
8 'Meninism': latest scourge of ignorance
Northern Iowan 112:16, p.3
In the author's opinion, the "meninist" movement on social media is a men's rights countermovement to feminism based on false premises; photos.
9 Hernandez explores power and influence of feminism
Northern Iowan 110:45, p.2
Feminist author Daisy Hernandez gave a lecture entitled, "Feminists, Comrades, and Maybe Beyoncé: Models of Leadership Today." In her lecture, she identified strong women in today's society; photo.
10 Feminism is important for men, too
Northern Iowan 110:33, p.4
Says men need to step up and take an active role in feminist issues. If a person wants to combat and mitigate everyday sexism, he or she should start right away. Says the beginning of social change lies in the beliefs and attitudes of individuals.
11 Obtaining the American 'Dream'
Northern Iowan 108:38, p.4
The dream should not exclude others by way of racism, classism, sexism, ageism, or ableism. The dream should be available to anyone who is willing to work hard and obey the law of the land.
12 Guerrilla Girls On Tour to perform at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 2010:249, p.1
The collective's play will address the lack of opportunities for women and people of color; it will also explore the combination of performance and visual art entitled "Feminists Are Funny."
13 Hillary Clinton faces sexist media
Northern Iowan 104:32, p.1
Media coverage of Hillary Clinton examined; photo.
14 Media pounces on negatives of Rutgers, not positive
Northern Iowan 103:52, p.19
Question asked; where was the media coverage of the Rutgers team during the national basketball tournament.
15 Girls and sports do mix
Northern Iowan 103:22, p.6
Jeff Van Gelder's views challenged by another UNI student.
16 Responding to some critics
Northern Iowan 103:22, p.6
Explanation of satire in Jeff Van Gelder's column.
17 Sad excuse for satire
Northern Iowan 103:22, p.6
Jeff Van Gelder's satire not appreciated.
18 An apology in line
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.9
Writer requests an apology from Jeff Van Gelder for his November 3 article in the NI.
19 Appalling opinion
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.9
Disgusted with Jeff Van Gelder's article and the NI for printing the article.
20 Columnist can't understand
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.9
Women student athletes respond to Jeff Van Gelder's column.
21 Sports are for both sexes
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.9
Women and men can and do enjoy watching and participating in sports.
22 Bathroom stalls victimizing men
Northern Iowan 98:34, p.5
Claims that the jokes and pictures about men in women's restrooms are objectifying men in the same way that men have objectified women.
23 Sexism and violence series ends with Roxie Tullis' talk on Tuesday, Nov. 16
Public Relations News Release 1999:132, p.1
Roxie Tullis will deliver a talk on violence in loving relationships at 7:30 p.m., November 16, in UNI's Sabin Hall.
24 Jackson Katz encourages all men to be 'real men'
Northern Iowan 96:18, p.3
Jackson Katz spoke on behalf of the organization Real Men, founded to encourage men to stand up against sexism and violence against women; photo.
25 "American Manhood and Violence Against Women"
Public Relations News Release 1999:93, p.1
Jackson Katz will lecture on anti-sexism to students, faculty, and staff at the University of Northern Iowa.
26 Katz speaks about gender violence
Northern Iowan 96:16, p.2
Anti-sexist male activist Jackson Katz will speak on American manhood and violence against women on Monday.
27 "American Manhood and the Prevention of Violence Against Women" topic for Jackson Katz Monday, Oct. 25, at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1999:85, p.1
Jackson Katz will lecture on October 25.
28 Feminism from a male point of view
Public Relations News Release 1997:266, p.1
Michael Kimmel to speak at UNI March 26 on a men's perspective of sexism and feminism.
29 Spokesperson for the "National Organization for Men Against Sexism" to speak at the University of Northern Iowa Thursday, March 26
Public Relations News Release 1997:264, p.1
Michael Kimmel to speak at UNI March 26 on sexism, according to Guy Sims.
30 How much racism/sexism is there on college campuses?
Public Relations News Release 1997:248, p.1
Adrienne Wing to speak at UNI for Women's History Month regarding racism and sexism.
31 "Critical Race Feminism: Racism and Sexism on Campus" topic for Women's History Month address by Adrienne Wing
Public Relations News Release 1997:238, p.1
Adrienne Katherine Wing to present "Critical Race Feminism: Racism and Sexism on Campus" March 4 for Women's History Month.
32 "Gender vs. race" column ignores many critical points
Northern Iowan 92:17, p.7
Believes columnist over-generalized.
33 Real world not just black, white
Northern Iowan 92:17, p.7
Critical of points made by columnist.
34 Hansen's column encourages sexism
Northern Iowan 92:15, p.8
Believes Hansen's recent column had little value.
35 Film teaches people to unlearn biases; higher learning has powerful message
Northern Iowan 91:33, p.7
Urges people to see film "Higher Education".
36 Comedian Bertice Berry comes to UNI
Northern Edition 2:27, p.11
Comedian uses humor to teach about race and sex discrimination.
37 Bertice Berry uses humor to educate about racism, sexism
Northern Iowan 91:22, p.14
Comedian will perform.
38 Men and women need to work together to build nonsexist language
Northern Iowan 91:18, p.6
Urges constructive work.
39 Columnist must take precautions when discussing sexist language
Northern Iowan 91:15, p.7
Wants everyone to work together to overcome sex stereotypes.
40 Language perpetuates oppression; sexist language ignored by society
Northern Iowan 91:13, p.4
Problems caused by sexist language.
41 Sexist ad doesn't belong at UNI
Northern Iowan 90:54, p.6
Dislikes ad for nightclub in Northern Edition.
42 An apology from a female chauvinist pig
Northern Iowan 90:10, p.6
Believes sexism cuts both ways.
43 Guest Column
Northern Iowan 111:27, p.3
Speculates on need for attitude changes regarding equal rights for men and women.
44 A Weltha Knowledge
Northern Iowan 89:17, p.2
Speculates on sexism and appearance.
45 Female reader accepts sexual discrimination as a fact of life
Northern Iowan 88:17, p.2
Reacts to recent article on sexual discrimination; believes writer does not know the facts.
46 Guy Talk
Northern Iowan 87:40, p.2
Difficulties in avoiding sexist terms.
47 Teachers must be careful to avoid sexual stereotyping in the classroom
Public Relations News Release 1989:526, p.1
As head of multi-cultural, non-sexist programming at Price Laboratory School, Dianna Briggs advises educators to be more wary of sexual stereotyping in the classroom.
48 Sexism in the classroom -- part of "hidden curriculum."
Public Relations News Release 1989:501, p.1
Professor Dianna Briggs urges educators to be more aware of sexist messages in the classroom. She suggests that teachers use both male and female role models in classroom discussions.
49 Conference for teacher educators set for March 29, 30 at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:486, p.1
The Iowa Department of Education, UNI, and Wartburg College co-sponsor a conference for teacher educators at the Education Center. Topics covered include new accreditation standards, communication, and non-sexist education.
50 UNI program to help women, minorities advance in higher ed adminstration among 60 selected for national training workshop
Public Relations News Release 1987:218, p.1
Professors Donna Thompson and Susann Doody, of the Department of Education, hosted a workshop which identified barriers that women and minorities face in higher education. The two-day workshop was funded by a grant from the Women's Educational Equity Act.
51 On the lighter side . . . .
Northern Iowan 82:7, p.2
Student offended by an advertisement in an earlier newspaper.
52 Viewpoint
Northern Iowan 81:60, p.2
Points out potentially sexist language usages; suggests remedies.
53 Immaculate Perception
Northern Iowan 81:35, p.2
Speaks out on white Protestant males that are dominant in society.
54 Anderson loses suit
Northern Iowan 81:28, p.1
Ruth B. Anderson loses a lawsuit against UNI for denying her full professorship due to her age, race, and sex; photo.
55 Sexist language: a part of our everyday lives
Northern Iowan 81:10, p.1
Professor Martha Reineke discusses sexism and the power of words; photo.
56 'Sexist policies' causes upset
Northern Iowan 79:49, p.3
Student is upset with the Northern Iowan.
57 Students deplore exploitation
Northern Iowan 79:40, p.2
Students dislike insert in Northern Iowan.
58 Reinforces stereotypes
Northern Iowan 77:40, p.2
Patricia Geadelmann asks if the women's teams at UNI are served by groups much like the men's programs.
59 Asks if joke was worth it
Northern Iowan 77:39, p.3
Women writers ask if recent article and joke by Beck was worth the effort.
60 NOW says "baloney" to Beck letter
Northern Iowan 77:39, p.3
Black Hawk County Chapter of the National Organization for Women also disagrees with Beck's statements and describes their role as feminists.
61 On the Other Hand: issue carried too far
Northern Iowan 77:39, p.2
Matt Hessburg believes the recent attacks on men and women in letters to the editor have gone too far.
62 Opperman responds
Northern Iowan 77:39, p.2
Cartoonist Dave Opperman asks for readers to look at his work with humor, not with a sexist point of view.
63 'Ignoring personhood of women'
Northern Iowan 77:38, p.2
JoAnne Zoller Wagner illustrates how the writers of a previous article mocked themselves.
64 'Respect women for themselves'
Northern Iowan 77:38, p.2
Students respond to recent article on the woman's universal role; they believe everyone should be treated equally.
65 More on sexism issue
Northern Iowan 77:38, p.2
Jennifer Lett writes sarcastically on the issue of sexism.
66 'Their assigned role in the universe': a great system
Northern Iowan 77:37, p.2
Men attempt to describe the roles of the sexes.
67 'Stop endless complaining'
Northern Iowan 77:36, p.2
Jon Stewart says complaining about sexism puts men and women farther apart.
68 'Immature, medieval view'
Northern Iowan 77:35, p.2
Women students feel recent pictures published in Northern Iowan are sexist.
69 ERA stand not convincing on draft equality
Northern Iowan 76:62, p.2
Believes male draft registration is a case of sexual discrimination.
70 University charged with sex discrimination
Northern Iowan 76:55, p.1
A grievance has been filed with UNI's athletic department on the grounds of sexual discrimination. The university has been charged with failing to comply with the Title IX equity in athletics law.
71 Non-sexist child rearing
Northern Iowan 76:53, p.3
The Women's Center will present a program on non-sexist child rearing.
72 Black women have special problems
Northern Iowan 76:49, p.5
Pat Edwards spoke on "Sexism, Racism, and Feminism" during Women's Day.
73 Is "good coaching" also "good teaching"?
Northern Iowan 75:53, p.2
Feels that it is discrimination if a woman is denied a teaching job because she does not coach.
74 "Sound-off" correction
Northern Iowan 75:48, p.2
Paragraphs were inadvertently omitted from a recent sound-off essay on sexism that appeared in the Northern Iowan.
75 Sexism defined by staff member
Northern Iowan 75:47, p.2
Rosemarie Skaine offers views.
76 Students protest dismissal; example of sexism, ageism?
Northern Iowan 75:40, p.2
Students believe that Assistant Professor A. M. Schokkenbroek was unfairly terminated.
77 Sexist advertising?
Northern Iowan 75:32, p.2
Shull Hall president defends the signs and slogans for the Hawaiian luau.
78 TKE sisters "equal" with fraternity brothers
Northern Iowan 75:32, p.2
The sisters of TKE respond to a recent letter which insinuated that their organization was lesser than their brother fraternity.
79 Sexist advertising?
Northern Iowan 75:32, p.2
Students offended by the sexist advertising used by the RHA to promote their Hawaiian luau.
80 Sexist cover photo
Northern Iowan 74:44, p.3
Feels the Northern Iowan displayed sexist photo.
81 Gordon: speaks out on Iowan's "sexist editor"
Northern Iowan 74:16, p.3
Did not like tone of recent column by Kevin Milroy, especially in his references to women.
82 . . . or could be substitute
Northern Iowan 74:6, p.2
Would like to see a vocabulary of compliments which could substitute for sexist remarks.
83 Comments reflect admiration
Northern Iowan 74:6, p.2
Believes that there are ways to counter sexist comments.
84 Stereotypes affect career aspirations
Northern Iowan 73:23, p.3
Mary Franken says careers are chosen along stereotyped lines.
85 UNI wins lawsuit brought by staff
Northern Iowan 73:23, p.1
Sex discrimination case brought by clerical staff members against UNI was dismissed in court.
86 Prof publishes
Northern Iowan 73:21, p.7
Joseph Lamberti has published an article on sexism.
87 Round two: Chabert's back
Northern Iowan 73:6, p.2
Henri Chabert writes to the Northern Iowan defending his previous letter.
88 More on sex segregation
Northern Iowan 73:5, p.2
Morgan expresses his opinion on the Faculty Men's Club.
89 Roberts answers Chabert
Northern Iowan 73:5, p.2
Ron Roberts defends the thought of integrating the Faculty Men's Club.
90 Sexism vs. racism
Northern Iowan 73:5, p.2
Glenda Riley compares the Men's Faculty Club and sexism to racism.
91 Chabert on Men's Club
Northern Iowan 73:3, p.2
Henri Chabert gives opinion about the Faculty Men's Club.
92 Discrimination charge against faculty club
Northern Iowan 73:2, p.1
Professor Stockdale criticizes "men-only" policy of Faculty Men's Club.
93 Alt program
Northern Iowan 72:59, p.1
Jennifer Alt will talk with Professor Eakin and Anne Odwarka about sexism in children's literature.
94 Sex stereotyping
Northern Iowan 72:23, p.1
Will show slide presentation on sex roles.
95 Iowan "sexist?"
Northern Iowan 72:20, p.2
Dell Harmsen criticizes the Northern Iowan for a recent quotation.
96 Clerical women get support on suit
Northern Iowan 71:35, p.2
AFSCME and AFT support women.
97 Faculty women sue university; alleged sex discrimination
Northern Iowan 71:22, p.1
AFT supports class action suit brought by faculty women.
98 UNI sex bias questioned
Northern Iowan 70:61, p.1
Chart compares male and female faculty salary levels.
99 Sexism in children's lit.: is 'man' a man?; part of UNI Meaning conference
Northern Iowan 69:53, p.4
Alleen Nilsen offers illustrations of sexism in language.
100 Sexism and racism
Northern Iowan 69:44, p.2
Points out instances of racism and sexism at UNI.