Posts by Sara Alcid
Law & Order: SVU vs. Reality: Offensively Different
The depiction of rape in the media is not an inherently bad thing. But it is a bad thing when rape is part of a story line just for entertainment, for added suspense and sparkle. When television shows like Law & Order: SVU use and capitalize on rape as a means to allure viewers, the “featured” rape story becomes reduced to a mere gimmick, which is troubling and offensive.
Read MoreThe Hardest Part of Grieving: Actually Allowing Yourself to Do It
Here are a few nuggets of insight from someone who has realized how important it is to feel comfortable with the discomfort of grief.
Read MoreA Vision For Marriage and Much More Than Marriage: Unfolding the Layers of Liberation
Increasing marriage equality is a great step in the right direction. But it’s more important than ever to broaden the scope of what we envision for queer liberation. By unfolding the many layers of what liberation and equality could look like for the LGBTQ+ community, we’ll be able to see a nuanced picture of marriage equality that is couched in the larger movement for social justice.
Read More10 Things We Need to Make Sure American Women Can Do by 2040
Women’s rights in the United States have come a long way. But as we reflect on the remarkable progress the feminist movement has made in creating a more just and equal society, I challenge us to also look ahead to our next few decades of work. By 2040, let’s make sure young feminists can marvel at the following ten things that women of our generation were once not able to do.
Read MoreLessons from Boston: Racism’s Blindness to Violence and Peace as a Form of Privilege
In the wake of the tragedies in Boston, we must challenge ourselves to reflect on our reactions to loss of life, violence, and tragedy. Why don’t Americans express the same outrage when similar — and far greater — tragedies occur abroad, or even in our own urban neighborhoods? Perhaps the barometer to our reactions is grounded in racism and xenophobia.
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