sexism

Was It Rape? Or Was It Just Your Generation?

A mother tells her wedding night story to her child attempting to scare her into virtue. Her effort is later unpacked as the adult daughter tries to understand if her father was a rapist. The childhood story is examined through varying generational viewpoints on sex, generational trauma, and roles in marriage. The generation that never discussed sex set the stage to never discuss sexual assault. The story is the beginning building block of creating a repeated generational cycle of sexual assault

Get Out of My Lane: Why Hollywood Needs More Women Stunt Drivers

"Olivia, I had no idea there were female stunt drivers. We just put a guy in a wig." This is what was said to me in November 2019 as I left a commercial production meeting, effectively negating the industry visibility that I've continued to fight for since my first day on set. It wasn't the first time I'd heard comments like this; I've heard whisperings of men wearing wigs since I started as a stunt driver fifteen years ago. It sadly wasn't a new idea to SAG-AFTRA either. And despite it being ag

What the Epstein Media Coverage Reveals About Societal Sexism and Misogyny

While we continue to be shocked by the horrific abuse in the Epstein case, let's not overlook what the media coverage itself reveals about a pervasive sexism and misogyny that is deeply embedded in our society. From what is said and how it is said to what is conveniently left out, the coverage reflects and perpetuates long-held attitudes about male violence against women. Much of the Epstein coverage refers to the victims as "underage women"; that would, of course, be girls. There is also refere

Stop Shaming Independent Women for Not Being Stereotypes

A review of the discriminatory stereotypes placed on independent women.Stop shaming independent women with fear mongering and wrongful stereotypes about isolation. Independence does not, and I repeat, does not equate to a life of isolation. Society has encouraged a dated and discriminatory picture of what a woman's life should look like in each decade of her life. These harmful stereotypes are not just unrealistic but also can cause confusion and distress when our lives do not perfectly align wi

The Secret Toll of Sexism

Earlier this month, the Boston Globe reported on a troubling study. The study, conducted by the University of Colorado, was looking to examine the longer-term impact of #MeToo, the campaign to expose sexual harassment, abuse, and predation which has overwhelmingly focused on harm by men towards women. While finding that women reported an overall decline in workplace sexual harassment, it also found that there was a growing uptick in plain old sexism.

The Serena Williams Method For Slamming Double Standards

Let's take a page or two from Serena Williams' playbook, shall we? As the only female c-suite executive in a male-dominated industry, I am often asked by other women, in rather hushed tones, "How do I deal with the double standard?!" Invariably the phrase "I feel damned if I do, damned if I don't…" had a starring role in their inquiries.

Why Are Men So Intimidated By Successful Women?

It's time to get over it, guys.

Exclusive: I Was Sexually Harassed By My Mentor

Me, too. And, if you're reading this, and you identify as a woman, probably you, too. Turning the tide on workplace harassment through transparency, solidarity, and support Here's my story:

Why Am I Paranoid That My Company Is Getting Stereotyped Out Of Growth?

Fundraising While Female: Five Founders Respond To Sexism

Fundraising While Female: 14 Founders Open Up About Sexism

I Founded A Social Justice Orchestra in a Male-Dominated Industry That Told Me to Stay Home

#Excerpt: RHONY's Barbara Kavovit Addresses Sexism in the Construction Industry in New Novel

This Undercover Journalist May Have Discovered The Most Sexist Place On Earth

Inside Silicon Valley’s Sex & Drug-Fueled Bro Culture

Sex parties, drugs, bondage, blackmail: It sounds like journalistic embellishments of Stephen Glass proportions, but according to long-time reporter and media personality Emily Chang, ethical debauchery has become a way of life in Silicon Valley.

A Modern Day Witch Hunt: How Caster Semenya's Gender Became A Hot Topic In The Media

How Cum Facebook Thinks Women’s Sexual Needs Are Inappropriate To Advertise?

How Cum Facebook Thinks Women's Sexual Needs Are Inappropriate To Advertise?

An Open Letter To Dr. Blasey Ford

Yes, We Need Men to Change For The #MeToo Movement to Work

"So Miss America, Can You Cook?" Nina Davuluri On Sexism and The Swimsuit Competition

Time’s Up Now: The Past, Present, and Future of Sexual Harassment

Swimming With Sharks: The Erotic Undertones Of Funding

Lisa Bloom On The Sexual Malpractice At FOX