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Bystander's Log
A man entered the car from a restaurant where he had lunch with a sales client. He smiled and did a double take from the door. He commented about my appearance first off, which under normal circumstances isn't inappropriate, but still makes me uncomfortable. He asked me if I was married or had a partner, where I was from etcetera. I answered in kind and asked similar questions to which his responses were; Texas Gulf area, he is married, has children. So for propriety's sake, we'll allow that the boundaries based on his and my answers were set. Platonic, family-oriented conversation, staying away from prying inquiries that veer toward sexual innuendo. He broke these boundaries immediately. He commented that my top was inside-out. He said what kind of a partner would let me leave the house without informing me of this mistake. From my interpretation, this was said with flirtatious intention, and sexual tone. From there forward, it never quite left the conversation for the duration of the ride. He began to ask me what I did for fun. I answered with my hobbies. Shortly there after he asks again. I answered again and I asked him what it was he meant or what he was looking for specifically. He said sex, drugs, and rock'n roll. "Can't help you there, pal." I told him where people go to drink and get silly downtown. He said "Where do you go for fun?"... I had answered this question in very similarly phrased terms for this man twice already. I respond, "Nowhere, really." I stop responding. And more than a few times, he interjects with, "Huh?"
By K.B Roscoe7 years ago in Viva
What Is a PAP Test?
A PAP test, also called a PAP smear or Papanicolaou test, is a medical exam that takes a small sample of cells from the cervix. These cells are then examined under a microscope and determined to be abnormal or normal. PAP tests are useful for screening for potential problems, like cancer, and diagnose any infections or inflammations. These medical exams are for anyone who has a vulva and the attached internal reproductive organs.
By Teela Hudak7 years ago in Viva
What Is the #MeToo Movement?
The #MeToo Movement has sparked a lot of debate and conversation across the globe. It has challenged a lot of common conceptions about the current standards around consent, gender bias, and power imbalances. We are exploring deeper into personal autonomy and how that relates to other people. The movement is giving a voice to many victims/survivors that never felt they had a voice before and highlighting some of the injustices people have endured. The movement is bringing a lot of things to light, many of which have never really been discussed before.
By Teela Hudak7 years ago in Viva
What Is a Vulva?
Usually, when we are discussing private parts there are the usual words that come up like penis and vagina. There is also a whole list of colorful slang that people use when referring to their genitals. These words can be silly sounding and encourage us to relax when talking about sex. They can also be used with the intent to be insulting or shameful towards someone else.
By Teela Hudak7 years ago in Viva
Monday Musings: Why Do Women Compete?
I've worked in many different fields, with a lot of different teams. There is one consistency I've found across the board (not just in my professional life) that still irks me. Women in the workplace are more likely to compete with the other women than with the men; at least, more directly. It's 2019, we have the #MeToo movement, we have body positivity; and yet day-to-day, we still tear each other down. We're catty, petty, and quick to push down another woman's power because it threatens our own. But why?
By Chloe Elise7 years ago in Viva
Women Against Women
Now, initially, I wasn't going to make this its own topic, but something happened on the night of June 30, 2019 that changed my mind. Now to understand this story, you need to know something about me. You see, I had been engaged for two years and ended up having it broken off when I finally came clean to my dad and told him I wasn't happy, and he encouraged me to do what I felt I needed to.
By Bazal Morani7 years ago in Viva
Gender Equality in Research Articles
I currently started my MBA, and for the first time I realized that since I was a kid, so many of the research articles I read, either discount the existence of women in the subject by using gender-specific languages such as "him, he, himself, his, etc." or subject women to stereotypical roles such as teachers or nurses.
By Bazal Morani7 years ago in Viva
Introduction
My name is Bazal Morani, and I am a Muslim Female born and raised in the United States. I have been raised to believe our country represents freedom and equality, and I traveled the world with those ideals, representing our country with statements of women's rights and freedom of speech.
By Bazal Morani7 years ago in Viva
#WhyIStayed
If you (or someone you know) are a survivor of or are experiencing domestic violence whether it be physical, mental, emotional, sexual, some, or all then you know how hard it was/is to actually leave. Everyone has their own reasoning—well excuses (I’m no exception, you’re about to read my excuses).
By Ashley Hamilton7 years ago in Viva
