Daily Misogyny – Gender and Punishment

This month in our 'Monthly Media Spotlight' our team wants to consider the impact of public punishment in the age of the internet. Public shaming may be a double edged sword. Calling out racist and misogynistic actions, situations and people can have positive impacts. However, rushing to conclusions can create judgments of guilt without a … Continue reading Daily Misogyny – Gender and Punishment →

Daily Misogyny – Pervasiveness of sexual harassment and assault in the work place

Today in our 'Monthly Media Spotlight' we considered writing a thoughtful piece about sexual harassment in the workplace, but we are satisfied that so much has been said thanks to the MeToo revolution that people get it. So much has been said over the past few years that the slow evolution of the law is … Continue reading Daily Misogyny – Pervasiveness of sexual harassment and assault in the work place →

Daily Misogyny – Celebrating Sheroes: Women History Month

Today for our 'Monthly Media Spotlight' we highlight Women's History Month - a month long dedication with important media attention to the contributions of women to history and society across time. It's an annual celebration in March, for the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8 (and … Continue reading Daily Misogyny – Celebrating Sheroes: Women History Month →

Daily Misogyny – Black History Month “I’m not a racist, I work on saving your lives”

Today for our ‘Monthly Media Spotlight’ we take a glance at the intersectionality of race and gender inherent in global racism. As the month of February comes to a close, we consider the celebration of "Black History" in the United States, Canada and many countries in the Caribbean. This month usually sparks a debate as … Continue reading Daily Misogyny – Black History Month “I’m not a racist, I work on saving your lives” →

Daily Misogyny – “Colonial Behaviour” in International Development Organizations

Today for our 'Monthly Media Spotlight' we review the misogyny women in development face in the workplace daily. Our team thought we would discuss this uncharacteristically revealing headline about a prominent organization in the development space: "Racism, sexism and bullying reported at Oxfam." - BBC.com The article opens with this heart-wrenching sentence summarizing the reports … Continue reading Daily Misogyny – “Colonial Behaviour” in International Development Organizations →