Gloria Steinem, famed feminist author and activist once said in relation to pronouns “The old languages – at least the ones I know – don’t have gender. They don’t have gendered pronouns. There’s no “he” and “she.” A human being is a human being.” In 1950, even just a few years ago, the thought of…
Empowering, inspiring and molding young minds
Renae Peterson instructs her Beauty from the Inside Out class of girls ages 11 to 17 on the best way to present yourself at first glance – posture, on Sept. 25 at Guardian Security Solutions in Lethbridge. Strong individuals in the community are taking great strides in empowering the young girls of tomorrow. Lethbridge has…
Alberta has biggest pay gap in Canada
April marks the 100-year anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement in Canada. But how far have we really come in the plight of gender equality. Meagan Williams has the story.
Gender equity discussion reignited in Lethbridge
From skimpy uniforms and working in heels to earning less than their male counterparts, women often get the raw end of the deal in the workplace. However, fighting for equal rights is something women have been doing for decades. Meagan Williams looked at how an anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement is reigniting the conversation…