A study blamed “femininity norms” as the reason behind women not choosing STEM as a college major or profession.
Topic: academia
Instructor at Syracuse University will Teach Pop Culture Class on Trump’s Celebrity Status
A course at Syracuse University will focus on the celebrity background of President Donald Trump, not his policies, claimed the instructor.
Poll finds 60% of Millennials are Fine with Confederate Statues
A poll found that 60% of Millennials are fine with Confederate statues being in public parks, contrary to the liberal narrative.
Statue Resembling Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Duke University Vandalized
A statue resembling Confederate general Robert E. Lee was vandalized at Duke University and it prompted a statement from the university, condemning vandalism.
New York Governor Orders Busts of Confederate Figures to Be Removed
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered the removal of busts of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and ‘Stonewall’ Jackson from CUNY in the Bronx.
‘Fat Studies’ Course Returns to Oregon State University
A ‘fat studies’ course at Oregon State University alleges that ‘weightism’ is a social justice issue and cause.
Kinda Late? Professors say Super Bowl Ads were ‘Assaults on Trumpian Ideology’
Two Penn State professor published an article and said that the immigration-themed ads in the 2017 Super Bowl were “assaults on Trumpian ideology.” Seems a bit late to publish this in August, when the Super Bowl was in February.
Diversity-Themed Workshops Welcome Vassar Students Back from Summer Break
Vassar College’s new student orientation features diversity-promoting workshops, such as LGBT themes and social justice issues.
Professor, a Self-Described ‘Feminist Ethnographer,’ to Teach ‘American Whiteness’ Course
What is a ‘feminist ethnographer’? A Grinnell professor is teaching a course about “American whiteness” and will probably tell you why she used this description for herself.
Montclair State University: We have a Safe Space for Overweight LGBTQ Students
“Weekly discussion groups” are the new safe space for overweight LGBTQ students at Montclair State University.