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A man in a business suit, adjusting his tie, his face turned from the camera.
Sex and Sexuality by Bardot Smith on September 8th, 2014
It creates an environment where a woman’s sexuality is an item for public consumption, a thing which can be approved of or rejected, valued or denigrated by the community.
Sketch of a lamp.
Sex and Sexuality by Anonymous Author on September 8th, 2014
Men walk away virtually unscathed by their acts of extra-marital sexuality. Women get contempt and professional backlash.
A photo of sketches on slightly crumpled notebook paper. At the bottom, it shows an image of an eye within a circle, on top of which is a crown. At the top, a circle with two lines at a crossroads within it is adorned with textured wings and a crown. Sketches on the other side of the paer are dimly visible through the page.
Mental Illness and Disability by Davida Small on August 11th, 2014
Support staff are often expected to respect the states of our more privileged and powerful co-workers, yet our own frailties, states of depression, or anxiety are seen as not deserving of care and accommodation.