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The changing culture of gender stereotypes

November 6, 2014

The problem now-a-days with certain American culture traditions is that they are seen as the norm without considering the possible discrimination behind them. Art by Neha Sekhon

Ever since I could remember I have noticed subtle gender discrimination entwined in my everyday life. I recall boys teasing me when I was playing sports with them, “you _____ like a girl!” But I never took it seriously, just…

The double stigma: The perceptions of sex offenders

October 22, 2014

If a sex offender has a mental illness he or she is stigmatized twofold. Photo by Layla Bozich

Stephen Collins is the last person Brendan Noël expected to make headlines this year. The actor, known for his role as Rev. Eric Camden on the television show7th Heaven, is being investigated for allegations of the sexual abuse ofminors. Before…