Words matter, so let’s ditch the ones that denigrate women Many of us remember a time when the only acceptable way to refer to a married woman was by her husband’s name: Mrs. John Smith. Lots of us probably shudder to recall patronizing terms such as “authoress” and “lady realtor,” and applaud the rise [...]
Whether you’ve seen the post floating around social media or not, it’s worth taking time to ponder its wisdom. (Yes, I said “wisdom.” It’s not completely absent from social media.) It was a list of simple responses you can use when someone has just said something racist, misogynist or otherwise hateful. Because let’s face [...]
Too many women know what it feels like to be harassed at the place they work. It could be as obvious as an unwanted sexual proposition, a degrading comment or an uninvited touch. It could be more subtle, like comments that draw attention to a woman’s body or physical appearance. It could involve male [...]
Very few of the findings in a new report about COVID-19 and gender-based violence in Canada are a surprise, unfortunately. They describe a tumultuous time where women have faced more serious abuse, and where organizations like Women’s Resources have had to figure out new ways to do almost everything. The report, from the Ending [...]
