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Florida Abortion Law Is An Infringement On Women’s Rights

April 4, 2022 Carolina Soto Women, abortion

Last month, Florida legislators voted to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The ban makes no exemption for victims of rape, incest and human trafficking. I can’t help but fear for the future of women’s rights in America. Whether a person chooses to have an abortion or not,… Read the rest at our website.

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Menstrual Products Are A Necessity, Not A Luxury

February 7, 2022 Carolina Soto tampon tax, Women, menstrual products

Menstrual products such as pads, tampons, liners and menstrual cups should be free because they are medical necessities, not luxuries. Two weeks ago, I was washing my hands at a Miami Dade College restroom and couldn’t help but notice a locked-up safe with the word tampon and 25 cents… Read the rest at our website.

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Solo Travel Can Help Women Become More Confident And Independent

July 26, 2021 Diana Valdiviezo Women, Travel, traveling

Traveling alone can be challenging, risky and unsafe for women, but it is also an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. Although traveling with friends can be fun and safe, it prevents you from learning to take control of your life and make your own decisions. Solo traveling can… Read the rest at our website.

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MDC Hosts Virtual Workshop For Minority-Owned Small Businesses

May 17, 2021 Isabella Calatayud Women, Minorities, workshop, small business, Business

Miami Dade College is hosting the Small, Local Business and Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Virtual Workshop on May 25 at 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The workshop hopes to contribute to the economic stability and growth of locally-owned minority small businesses. Attendees will learn how to establish partnerships… Read the rest at our website.

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Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar To Discuss Her Role In Politics

March 8, 2021 Oriana Rodriguez Politics, Women

The Women’s Committee at Kendall Campus will be hosting a discussion with Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, a Miami Dade College alumni who represents the 27th congressional district. The event will take place remotely on March 17 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. via Zoom. To sign up, go to this… Read the rest at our website.

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The Misogynistic Portrayal Of Women In Horror Films Needs To Stop

January 13, 2021 Carolina Soto Film, Horror, Women

What is most frightening about horror films is not the jump scares, stalkers or psycho-killers—it’s how misogynistic the genres portrayal of women is. There are multiple ways that the female personality, body and sexuality have been misportrayed throughout history in horror movies. First, we have the screamers. Women in… Read the rest at our website.

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It’s Time For Girl Bosses To Show What We’re Capable Of

November 18, 2020 Alina Halley president, Politics, Women

November was a big month for women all across the United States. We elected our first female U.S. Vice President, Kamala Harris, and Daniella Levine Cava became the first female mayor of Miami-Dade County. But while these are all big feats, November was also important for us here at… Read the rest at our website.

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Women In Business—We’re Almost There

October 4, 2020 Ammy Sanchez Business, Women, gender equality

For centuries, women have tried to get more involved in jobs that have historically been dominated by men. But the time for change has come—after multiple fights and protests, women are empowered to conquer the business world. A study made by the National Association of Women Business Owners shows… Read the rest at our website.

Illustration by Alexander Ontiveros depicting catcalling.

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Catcalling Is Not A Compliment, It’s Harassment

February 7, 2020 Victoria Avalo Women, harassment, catcalling

Recently while walking to my car as I left campus, I was catcalled. A man who was driving by looking for a parking spot rolled his window down and whistled at me and told me I was pretty and made comments about my body that made me uncomfortable. This… Read the rest at our website.

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Panel To Address Obstacles For Women In STEM

February 7, 2020 Danelis Olivera-Herrera Technology, STEM, Science, Women, Engineering, Discussion, math

Computer science professor Javier Coto will host Sisters in STEM, a panel discussion focused on women in the field, at Homestead Campus, 500 College Terrace, on Feb. 20 at 12:40 p.m. in Room F222. The panel will invite four women to discuss how race and gender can affect a… Read the rest at our website.

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