Levi Bevis, associate editor for the Law Journal for Social Justice, sat down with The Journey Venture Studio co-founder Mark Moeremans to discuss wealth inequality, ways to resolve this issue, and how Phoenix is leading the way toward a more equitable future.
If she never steps foot in a classroom
By Maliha Ahmed. It’s easy for some to take education for granted, yet children around the world have inadequate or inaccessible education—especially young women and girls. Pakistan in particular has a large disparity in educational success between boys and girls. One’s education level can be a significant indicator of their ability to succeed and be financially independent later in life. As Former First Lady Michelle Obama has said, how can we expect a young girl to discover her potential if she never sets foot in a classroom?
ABA Parenthood Report: Women in the legal field face disproportionate professional disadvantages as mothers
By Sophie Staires. Women face unique challenges in the legal workplace, and the disparities are often greater for lawyers who are also mothers. While law firms have tried to improve gender equality in recent years, much more needs to be done to allow women the same benefits, such as a work-life balance and professional promotions, that men find more easily in the legal field. In fact, the qualities that make a great mother often closely mirror traits needed to be a successful lawyer.
Legislative restrictions on gender-affirming care harm transgender youth
By Julian Puthenpurayil. Gender-affirming health care—the social, medical, and psychological care that affirms a person’s gender, which may be different from that assigned at birth—is under attack by state legislatures nationwide. Gender-affirming care is controversial due to conservative beliefs of safety and health risks, but medical professionals argue that this type of health care is not only appropriate but necessary, and that laws restricting care harms transgender youth.
#LikeABoy Shows We Still Have a Ways to Go for Gender Equality
#LikeABoy Shows We Still Have a Ways to Go for Gender Equality Darick Holden - Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law The most recent Super Bowl went about without too much controversy. There was the so-called “Deflate-Gate” scandal which haunted the New England Patriots in the weeks leading up to the big game. There were … Continue reading #LikeABoy Shows We Still Have a Ways to Go for Gender Equality
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