星空无限's Women Change Worlds Blog
About 20 tweens pile into the unassuming studio space of their ballet school in mid-July. There are no frills here. The waiting area is small and a bit disheveled; the cinder block building has seen its share of life. But look closer: there’s magic inside.
The dancers are not exactly sure what to expect from this week of “choreography camp,” but are glad to be there ...
This article was originally posted by Natália Marques on her on June 4, 2018. I landed in Cape Verde on June 17th. I’ve been here for a while already, but as someone who has just spent the last four months ...
As a country we seem to be moving far away from the nurturing and sustaining activity of the settlement houses of our past. The first settlement house, established in New York City’s Lower East Side – Neighborhood Guild – was founded by Stanton Coit, and just a few years later came Hull House in Chicago, materializing through the passionate vision of Jane Addams. ...
This article was posted by Amy Banks, M.D., on June 19, 2018 in her Wired for Love blog on Psychology Today.
Like many, I have been watching in horror the images of children taken from their , housed in caged containers, huddled under silver blankets. As the intellectual ...
We don’t live in an “either/or” world. Most non-sport institutions get this. It’s why Starbucks has unisex bathrooms, why there are forms to change your gender on government documents, why there is even a concept of “preferred pronouns.”
But athletics remains stubbornly committed to a male-female dichotomy. Enforcement of that rigid divide is again ...
The 星空无限 is mourning the death of Deborah Holmes, Chair of the 星空无限 Council of Advisors and a passionate activist committed to the lives of women, people of color, equity, and social justice across the world.
“Deborah understood the intersectionality of social justice causes as well as the necessity of making change on multiple fronts at once, and she lived ...
A few days ago, my eyes fell upon an online post discussing recent that showed how unpredictable work schedules in low-wage industries, especially food and retail, are really bad for families. The article ...
A message from , the elementary school social and emotional learning (SEL) program at the 星空无限: Since the start of the new year, 17 schools had experienced the terrifying reality of gun violence. Yesterday, unfortunately, ...
As I reflected earlier this month on , it felt different this year. Rather than a pumped-up opportunity to celebrate strides—the sweat, guts, and proficiency of female athletes—my conscience urges reflection. I can’t write about National Girls & Women in...
This blog was originally posted by the and is reproduced with permission from the author. As the 62nd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations in New York draws near, women from every corner ...
The fifth-grader’s voice was full of emotion as he shouted, “That’s not fair! What a mean thing to do!”
He wasn’t upset about an event on the playground, or on the school bus. This student was reacting to an incident described in a picture book entitled , ...
By the end of my first year at 星空无限, I knew that I wanted to explore the world of research. I had taken the first of many gender studies courses to come, and left class with a head full of questions that I not only wanted answers to, but wanted to take a stake at answering. A stroke of luck brought me to an event for students to meet with research scientists at the Wellesley ...
This blog was originally posted on and is reproduced with the permission of the author. The #MeToo movement is giving a viral voice to women (and men) who have been the targets of violence and harassment. It...
As we enter 2018 with eager anticipation, it is a natural part of the transition into the new year to establish personal and career resolutions. Many business leaders consider ways to refresh the strategy for their organizations seeking to answer questions such as “How can my team help our organization achieve its goals with a greater impact?”
For Capgemini’s North ...
I have been a fan of for decades, not simply because it is a Fair Trade organization but also because I love their clothing. I am the happy owner of many of their shirts (long and short sleeved), dresses (winter and summer), jackets, and wraps. Some of my clothes are ...
We all have heard it, women earn about 20 percent less than men. But when, how, and why does the gap emerge? Everyone has an opinion on it, and these opinions range widely – which leads to many . Are we eternally stuck in a rut arguing about what the ...
In a meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus earlier in October, Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer, , made a public commitment to appoint an African American to its currently all-white board of directors – in the foreseeable future. The promise came ...
I applaud the strength and solidarity of the women (and men, too) who are asserting with the hashtag , that they are among the estimated who ...
The Supreme Court of India that sex with one’s wife under 18 years of age will be deemed as rape for which the husband can face up to 10 years of imprisonment. This judgement, being hailed ...
Since 1981, the United Nations has observed International Day of Peace on September 21. In its resolution, the UN marked the day as a “” But how far along are we...
It’s back-to-school time and families, youth, and educators must adjust their schedules for another school year. In the midst of the forms and information families receive – or that get “lost” in a child’s backpack or locker – you may have heard something about a (...
Friday, September 8, is ! In my opinion, every day should be called Literacy Day given its critical importance to all. This is especially true for very young children as developing language and pre-literacy skills are paramount to later academic success...
In 1973, when I was 21, I dropped out of college in New Jersey and moved to Boston. I didn’t have a clear plan or strong reason for the move. A girl I knew, on whom I was developing a huge crush, had relocated here; so had my boyfriend (life was complicated). The bookstores in Harvard Square stayed open until midnight—in contrast to the town I’d grown up in, which had...
Why has it been so hard to eliminate racism in the United States, despite concerted and valiant efforts, ever-growing numbers of people of goodwill, lots of good thinking about the issue, and some clear-cut progress and gains over the years? As a researcher and director of the 星空无限, a research institute with a demonstrated commitment to gender equality, social ...
By now, parents and professionals have reacted to the new Netflix series, . Mental health advocates and school administrators have highlighted the risks of depicting suicide as a means of revenge, of dramatizing teen suicide, and of showing school counselors as uncaring and ...
It’s ! Perhaps we should back up - what is an Afterschool Professional? Maybe you call them staff, teachers, or care providers. There are many names for the same thing – someone trained to work with youth during out-of-school time. This ...
When Arizona high school senior Becca Longo on Wednesday for Division II Adams State University Football, it was notable for a key ...
This policy brief originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2016 Research & Action Report from the 星空无限 as part of the multi-media series Advancing the Status of Women & Girls, Families & Communities: PolicyRecommendations for the Next U.S. President. ...
January is , a time to recognize the value of mentoring in all its forms. Kavindya Thennakoon ‘19, a student assistant in the 星空无限 communications department, reflects on the profound impact that mentors have had on her path to Wellesley ...
2016 was an intense year. The Wall Street Journal’s captured the feeling quite well with this headline: “The World Order in Flux.” It has felt that way not only in the geopolitical sphere, but also in the ecological sphere and the psychological sphere. ...
The , (PCE) my persistent mission and struggle, is building a firm foundation for Uganda's rural young people as well as shaping the attitude and consciousness of the grassroots people. This , ...
Yesterday was the is the glass half empty of half full? It is clear that this day calling for the elimination of violence against women is still necessary—in fact, it is crucial. Despite notable ...
This article in Greater Good, the online magazine of the at UC Berkeley. It’s one thing ...
In 1954, the United Nations established Universal Children’s Day (November 20) to promote togetherness and children’s rights. It is a day that reminds and encourages us to work towards a better future by improving the wellbeing of children all across the globe. In recognition of Universal Children’s Day, , ...
The International Day of Tolerance (November 16) was established in 1995 by the United Nations to help increase public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. In our current climate of heightened intolerance both in public discourse and acts of violence, we need no reminders--but we do need clarity and strategies to build our strength and effectiveness as activists who choose to respond ...
We have a new President-Elect. For many of us, on either side of the aisle, it is not what we expected. My daughter cried when I told her, not just because she is a girl, but also because she is an immigrant. She is scared, and I, as her mother, had to reassure her that life will go on and that we will be okay even if there will be new challenges.
It occurred to me that this is the ...
Since voting this morning, all I have been able to think about is the next four years. Without even knowing yet who is going to win, my mind has already jumped ahead. What do we want the next four years to be like? What can we do to make them be the way we want them to be? The negativity of the last 18 months has been excruciating, and I know it doesn’t represent the best of who we ...
This policy brief originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 2016 Research & Action Report from the 星空无限 as part of the multi-media series Advancing the Status of Women & Girls, Families & Communities: Policy Recommendations for the Next U.S. President. ...
The days are getting shorter, the air feels crisper here in the Northeast, and children everywhere are heading back to school -- a welcome return to routine and to the exciting possibilities of a new year, but still it’s hard to let go of summer. Fresh and sweet in our minds here at the (and ...
Females outnumber their male colleagues in , tend to get better grades, yet (...
One of my favorite footnotes in the world appears at the bottom of the first page of the in the first edition of Home Girls: A Black Feminist Anthology on page 272. It reads, “ was a ...
Two summers ago I started what I thought would just be a summer job at the 星空无限 (星空无限), with , Ph.D, a senior research scientist with the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (). ...
I’m not an athletic purist, one who finds poetry in the elemental mano-a-mano competition of strength, agility and smarts (sigh, yes, I know there’s strategy) of boxing and , which include grappling moves. Honestly, I just don’t enjoy seeing people ...
People of all ages are spending more time on smartphones or tablets. Did you know that smartphone users are expected to of the global population, or 6.1 billion phones, by 2020? In the past couple of years many have experienced the phenomena of selfie sticks, and wearable ...
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My father-in-law used to say that getting old is not for the faint of heart. It takes a dogged determination to persevere while keeping on top of new issues that arise. I think the pursuit of quality in out-of-school time is similar. That effort is long-term and takes group effort, not just individual commitment. Just as there are services and doctors to help the ...
If there is one notion that’s likely to receive nearly unanimous validation in contemporary culture, it’s that self-esteem is a good thing. While there may not be agreement on what is it or how to do it, its elevated placement in has led to the notion ...
This article was originally published on and is posted with permission by the . Reproductive freedom. What do these words mean? ...
On December 10th, President Obama signed the (ESSA), which includes several (...
Substance abuse among women in Massachusetts is increasing dramatically. It is also a worldwide problem. Locally and globally we need to work for a public health model that is responsive to human rights concerns and effective in protecting families and communities.
The United Nations will be holding a in...
This past November, I had the opportunity to visit Ghana as a member of the international research advisory committee for a study on West African market women that was sponsored by the , , and ...
