Gender Equality
Commentary | The Prejudices of Patriotism
We have a funny relationship with patriotism in our country. Patriotism is about loyalty to and pride in our country. And, in many respects, nowhere does that get highlighted more than with the Olympics, where we salute gladiator-like battles every four years against other countries. Unfortunately, our competitors are allowed but one identity — American…
Read MoreDespite Changing Gender Roles, It’s Still Often Sons Who Inherit Midwest Farms
Growing up on a family farm in West Bend, Iowa, Haley Banwart and her brother were like other farm kids. They did chores, participated in 4-H, and even raised cattle together. “My brother and I have had the same amount of responsibilities. I can drive a tractor, I can bale square hay,” Banwart says. “But…
Read MoreImmigration, the gender wage gap, and Donald Trump emerge as themes for Democratic candidates in KC
Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley addressed the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) on Monday at the Kansas City Convention Center. No Republican candidates spoke at the conference. NCLR is an national organization that advocates for the rights of the Hispanic and Latino population. Its conference in Kansas City runs…
Read MoreWomen flex their tech muscles at KC conference
Article provided by Startland News and video produced by Brad Austin Framed by a LEGO guitar and robotic vehicle, Rheanne Walton and Emma Howard anxiously review notes at their podium as dozens of technology experts await their pitch. The middle-school students are visiting the Kansas City Developers Conference to share the story of their all-girl…
Read MoreLocal transgender blog reflects on gender fluidity in “Kumu Hina”
“Kumu Hina,” a new documentary exploring the journey of a transgender Hawaiian woman, airs tonight on Independent Lens at 9 p.m. on KCPT. Kansas Citians got a sneak peek of the film in April at KCPT’s Community Cinema series. After the film, community partners from the Transgender Institute and Transas City, a local website dedicated…
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