Ongoing Zika Crisis in Brazil: Lessons for the U.S.
A report released this week by the Human Rights Watch documents the ongoing tragedy of Zika in Brazil. The Brazilian government has declared an end … More
Blog Posts: Susan Sered
Repeal and Replace is a Women’s Issue
The Republican plan to eliminate or change substantial portions of the Affordable Care Act is likely to have a disproportionately deleterious impact on … More
Maternal Health and Rights Deserve Their Own Day
This post is part of a blog carnival. Mothers, activists, healthcare professionals, and researchers around the world have come together to ask the … More
A Feminist Sociologist’s Thoughts on the Zika Virus
The emergence and spread of the Zika virus is worrisome on many levels: the impact of global warming on the spread of infectious … More
Pink Ribbon Consumerism Makes Me Sick
Each October, as national breast cancer awareness month rolls around, I find myself fluctuating between pink-nausea and pink-rage. The pink ribbon extravaganza, a month-long … More
Yes Means Yes: California Adopts Affirmative Consent Standard
California Gov. Jerry Brown last week signed into law a bill (SB 967) making California the first state in the nation to require universities receiving … More
Real Tips About Sexual Assault Everyone Can Use
The new academic year has started, and once again students are attending seminars on staying safe on campus. These orientation workshops typically focus … More