When we look at history, there’s something that is often missing: Women. Too often, women are left out of the conversation or the narrative being written. Womxn’s HERstory Month celebrates extraordinary women and recognizes their accomplishments. “This is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on all of the things that womxn have done, are doing and will continue to … [Read more...] about Recognizing women: HERstory Month
While staying silent can be easy, opening dialogue creates a more inclusive community and world. It is worth “shattering the silence.” Developed in 2013, the Shattering the Silences series at Missouri State University facilitates healthy and informative discussions about diversity. Two upcoming discussions will cover language surrounding people with disabilities and the … [Read more...] about University program aims to create dialogue and shatter the silence
The United States has slipped further down the World Economic’s Forum Global Gender Gap Index. Dr. Shannon Wooden, professor of English at Missouri State University, provides some insight to WalletHub about the gender pay gap and policies to increase female representation in senior management roles. … [Read more...] about How to close the gender pay gap?