“Stereotypes about race, gender, sexual orientation, age, and other personal characteristics shape how people perceive, interact with, and make decisions about others. For decades, the way groups of people have been portrayed by western media, popular culture, and algorithms has led to biases—often unconscious—that can result in discrimination against women of color.” National Women’s LawContinue reading “The Stereotyping of Women of Color in Western Media and Algorithms”
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Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Why Should Colleges Care? There is no doubt that the discourse around sexual assault is definitely problematic, or simply avoided in general. Therefore for my infographic, I chose to visualize sexual assault on college campuses across The United States; as a college student, this issue is extremely imperative to me. Not only is it importantContinue reading “Sexual Assault on College Campuses”
The Shift in Discourse Around Female Bodies in Pop Culture
In the last decade popular culture and media has had an undeniable effect on society, its norms, and ideologies. Just 30 years ago, the picture of a pregnant Demi Moore on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine (on the right) was one of the most talked about images of the decade. Various publications and theContinue reading “The Shift in Discourse Around Female Bodies in Pop Culture”
The Best and Worst of Abby Yosian 