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Freedom of Speech

While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, they are not entitled to say anything that comes to mind. One must think and truly understand the impact of their words before using them so loosely.

Freedom of Speech

Recently the phrase, "your body, my choice" has been going around and we can see the effects it has had on women and children. This phrase has been normalized because someone in a position of power spoke it without consideration towards others. Children are a product of their environment and will continue to repeat what […]

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Ladies Keep Ya Head Up!

Tupac Shakur’s lyrics from “Keep Ya Head Up” resonate louder than ever in today’s fight for gender equality and respect. His words remind us that uplifting women isn’t just about honoring them—it’s about healing, protecting, and respecting their autonomy.

Ladies Keep Ya Head Up!

“And if we don’t, we’ll have a race of babies That will hate the ladies that make the babies.” These lines highlight the generational impact of misogyny and disrespect. If we don’t teach our boys to value and support women, we perpetuate a cycle of disregard and harm. Respect for women is the foundation of […]

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My Body, My Choice: A Reminder of Respect and Autonomy

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My Body, My Choice: A Reminder of Respect and Autonomy

As a woman, I am reminded daily that my body is viewed by some as a battleground for control, legislation, and judgment. But let me make one thing abundantly clear: my body is no one’s choice but mine. No man, no institution, and no government have the right to dictate what I can and cannot […]

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Redefining Masculinity, Transforming Gender Rolls at the community level

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Redefining Masculinity, Transforming Gender Rolls at the community level

Maine Boys to Men (MBTM), a program that has long worked with high school boys, is developing a curriculum for middle school boys that teaches them to see and sidestep the rigid gender roles they’re already growing into. That’s only part of its shift from being strictly a training program for high school students to […]

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Redefining Modern Masculinity.

Modern masculinity is undergoing a significant transformation. In the past, traditional ideals of masculinity often centered around traits like stoicism, emotional restraint, and physical strength. Today, however, there's a growing recognition that being a man is not about fitting into rigid stereotypes.

Redefining Modern Masculinity.

This researched topic sheds light on a common ground between the modern stereotypes associated with men versus the the more conservative ideals seen throughout history that many men feel pressured to adhere to. This article seeks to find a common ground between these ideals to create a better and more balanced social environment for men.

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Abortion-rights protest outside City Hall in Newark

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Abortion-rights protest outside City Hall in Newark

Article about protest in Newark, NJ right after the overturn of ROE. My community is up in arms as we should be!

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Ejaculate Responsibly book

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Ejaculate Responsibly book

This image is an Instagram post by Bonnie Siegler whose firm designed the book – caption below. After the US Supreme Court overturned ROE and took away women’s rights, this book and its perspective seem very important. — “This incredible new book clearly and simply explains why and how men are responsible for every unwanted […]

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Festival of Colors

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Festival of Colors

Photo from National Geographic about the Hindu celebration of spring, Holi. I am adding this image because Rutgers Newark Encourages students to embrace their religious celebrations. Holi: The Festival of Colors was celebrated on campus, It offered opportunity to teach others about Hindu culture and religion, which created a strong sense of community and belonging.

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For those who are always living in a time of fracture

In our capitalist and male dominated society, women are left to be the most vulnerable. When trying to initiate change and while engaging in dialogue, we must consider that womxn of color specifically are the backbone of our society and that they are those who are constantly living in a time of fracture.

For those who are always living in a time of fracture

I feel as though this contribution is necessary to get other contributors/viewers to consider those who are most vulnerable really in any society. Once this shift in thinking is facilitated, then that's when we can truly begin to change as a society and give a seat to those who are most marginalized.

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Dark Skin Representation in The Media

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Dark Skin Representation in The Media

Dialogue workshop. “It is important to have individuals who represent your own culture, who inspire you, who you can identify with”.

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Dialogue Workshop – Extending the Conversation

Race trumps everything else. If you look like you belong – you belong.

Dialogue Workshop – Extending the Conversation

Quote from a political science student who participated in the Dialogue Workshop on March 29, 2022.

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Dialogue Workshop – Extending the Conversation

Let’s just accept ourselves.

Dialogue Workshop – Extending the Conversation

Quote from a political science student who participated in the Dialogue Workshop on March 29, 2022.

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Lack of Diversity in Healthcare for Women

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Lack of Diversity in Healthcare for Women

During A Dialogue in a Time of Fracture Workshop, female students discussed that Rutgers Newark was not providing enough outlets for women when it comes to physical and mental health. There is a major lack in diversity when in comes to female physicians, and women are feeling left behind and ostracized. They feel Rutgers needs […]

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Image of Murals for Justice: Newark, “All Black Lives Matter”

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Image of Murals for Justice: Newark, “All Black Lives Matter”

On Saturday, June 27th 2021, the words “ABOLISH WHITE SUPREMACY” were painted in bright yellow 25ft high letters on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard between the Essex County Historic Courthouse and Veterans’ Courthouse. On Halsey Street, east of the Rutgers campus, the words “ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER” takes up another city block. These powerful […]

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Abortion Is Normal

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Abortion Is Normal

Abortion Is Normal is an exhibition organized by a collective of cultural practitioners as an urgent call-to-action exhibition to raise both awareness and funding in support of accessible, safe, and legal abortion. This show comes at a time when legal abortion is under acute attack throughout the United States. Simultaneously, the 1973 landmark ruling, Roe […]

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Americans are divided on abortion. The Supreme Court may not wait for minds to change

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Americans are divided on abortion. The Supreme Court may not wait for minds to change

This image accompanies the NPR article “Americans are divided on abortion. The Supreme Court may not wait for minds to change” by Julie Rovner. Image caption: “Demonstrators gathered in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as the justices heard arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, a case about a Mississippi law that bans most […]

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Preamble to the US Declaration of Independence

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Preamble to the US Declaration of Independence

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

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