Her Campus at ODU
The Use and Mockery of Like: A Few Notes on Linguistic Oppression
Why aren't we listening to women because we don't like the way they sound?
Her Campus at SLU
The Problems with Not Speaking
We had a guest speaker come into one of my sociology classes. He is a former member of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and he was brought in to...
Her Campus at Winthrop
What I Learned About (Finally) Speaking My Mind
Growing up, I was never a fan of confrontation. As the “nice kid,” I always got walked over for as long as I can remember. Even in high school,...
Her Campus at Lasell
My Eating disorder journey
TW: This article speaks about the eating disorder. This article may be triggering for some readers. Please read with care. Hi, my name is Keyle. During my summer break...
Her Campus at UC Berkeley
HOW I LEARNED TO SPEAK MY MIND
For most of my life, I considered myself the “quiet kid.” I kept my mouth shut during class discussions and was afraid to say or do anything that I...
Her Campus at UPR
How to Teach Your Family to Be More Respectful Towards Delicate Topics
By Adriana Quiles Controversial topics are subjects of intense public debate and often make people feel uncomfortable. Topics like abortion, gay marriage, feminism and even political or religious beliefs...
Her Campus at SBU
You Can Be Rude!
One day a man, probably in his thirties, walked into the store where I worked. At the time I was a temporary manager, and I was there with three...
Her Campus at Nanyang Tech
The Art of Speaking Up in Class
Shaking hands and feeling nauseous are something that most students experience when they want to speak up in class. I am no exception to it. As a year 4...
Her Campus at UC Berkeley
Take Up YOUR Space
Ever wonder why the majority of high-paid positions are taken up by men? Yes, patriarchy is one answer, but the other answer is that most...
Her Campus at Manhattan
Tips for Speaking Up in Virtual Class
Speaking up in class is hard enough when you’re in a classroom, and it’s even harder now that we’re all trapped in our little boxes on a...