Reform Rather Than Punishment Is Needed To Reduce Violence In Chicago
Introduction Violence in Chicago is often attributed by outsiders to the idea that black residents harbor hatred for one another and do not respect their communities. Although this holds true to some extent and in some instances, it misses the broader issue of poverty, unemployment, and lack of good education in the communities where crime […]
Social Media, Perspective Taking, And The Lack Of Meaningful Conversation
Called Out And #Cancelled Social media is social in terms of connecting more people to each other in an easily accessible way. However, deep conversation and comprehension of others’ perspectives have largely been lost in the social media world. People are divided by political and social affiliations and often collide with, rather than absorb information […]
School Closings In Chicago Break Up Communities And Exacerbate Violence
End Of The Five Year Moratorium In 2013, more than 45 schools were closed in Chicago in an effort to reduce the $1 billion dollar deficit and the amount of depopulated schools. Many teachers were laid off and children from different communities had to travel further distances to attend school. As a result of the […]
Universities Are Ineffective At Handling Cases Of Sexual Assault
Introduction There is a lack of transparency between universities and students regarding allegations of sexual assault. Under the guise of phrases such as “we take this very seriously”, colleges and universities release statements concerning sexual assault allegations that often amount to meaningless words when effective and timely action is not taken. Lack Of Transparency Colleges […]
Bystander Intervention Is More Effective Than Sexual Harassment Training
Introduction An online survey conducted by Stop Street Harassment found that 81 percent of women and 43 percent of men ages 18 and above reported experiencing sexual harassment. 38 percent of women reported experiencing sexual harassment at the workplace. Amid the rise in sexual assault allegations in workplaces, sexual harassment training is being implemented at more […]
The Lack Of Comprehensive Sex Education And The Misguided Fight Against It
Introduction Recently, the debate about sex education has grown into a heated one with comprehensive sex education and LGBTQ inclusion at the forefront. Some conservative politicians have advocated for continued use of abstinence only programs despite the evidence that these programs have been ineffective at reducing sexual interactions and consequences between teens and children. Opponents […]
Diversity Efforts In STEM Can Be Effective When Change Comes At All Angles
Introduction Many United States universities were traditionally institutions for white male students. Amidst the push for more underrepresented minority groups and women in STEM, the implementation of diversity and inclusion practices has drawn skepticism. In the article by Heather Mac Donald titled “How Identity Politics Is Harming the Sciences”, it is argued that diversity and […]