By choosing this lifestyle on their own terms, some ‘trad wives’ serve as valuable examples of young women freely selecting a profession that aligns with their chosen way of life.
The “trad wife” trend brings our society backward in time and dismisses today’s cultural strides. The way this power dynamic can resurface long after feminist legislation and protests worked to dismantle female inferiority showcases how male desires and patriarchal practices continue to oppress those with less power.
With summer right around the corner, the St. Louis region will likely face some of the highest temperatures on record. Millions of Americans are subject to rising temperatures, and Washington University and the St. Louis region are no exception.
Our campaign, Disaggregate the Diaspora, is based on the fundamental truth that those in positions of power—not at Wash. U., not anywhere—cannot serve students while generalizing individual diasporas into these wide labels.
We love to boast about the equality of American education, but this is a falsity that in a lot of ways is ignored.
By signing this petition, let Wash. U. administration hear your voice and help advocate for your fellow Wash. U. peers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wash. U. claims to be an inclusive place, but is it really inclusive if it leaves us hijabi women as an afterthought?
Wash. U. claims to be an inclusive place, but is it really inclusive if it leaves us hijabi women as an afterthought?
$18,171. That’s the average cost of menstruation over a lifetime, including tampons, pads, liners and birth control.
Unfortunately, this step alone is insufficient, as accessible tours may easily create an unrealistic expectation for potential students that the University will provide all of their needed accommodations.
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