VOLUME 48, ISSUE 20 — Celebrating women’s day (MARCH 7, 2022)
Healing the Hurt: A campaign for antidiscrimination against Indigenous mothers
Christena Lopez and Shawna Hill share their stories dealing with negligent professionals in the health care field.
Healing the Hurt is a newly-launched campaign started by Indigenous women to supply health care providers with more knowledge of…
Ontario announces end of vaccine passport
After announcing the removal of vaccine mandates, Premier Doug Ford also hopes for the end of mask restrictions by the end of March.
On February 14, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the possible end of the vaccine passport, giving citizens the freedom to…
Covid-19 presents barriers to women in research
Unequal pay and domestic violence are just a few barriers that women are currently facing due to Covid-19.
In a recent study, new data shows that women are more vulnerable to Covid-19’s effects than other groups. Many negative…
Data reveals police violence is a major obstacle in Black women’s health
Alarming data points towards premature deliveries, heightened stress, and cardiovascular disease among Black women as a result of police brutality.
Recent studies have shown an increase of physical and mental health concerns among Black women subject to police brutality in…
UTM student attacked by four masked men during campus gathering
UTM community calls upon university administration to address horrifying incident that resulted in serious injuries of residence student.
On February 23, five University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) students were involved in an altercation at the university’s McGrath Valley…
United Nations announces new theme for International Women’s Day
#BreakTheBias focuses on climate change and the contributions of women during the 2022 year.
Since 1910, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated all around the world to recognize the many achievements of women. Originally…
Majority rules—A woman’s world
“The decisions we make are not inclusive of women but are made by women. We aren’t representative, we are reality.”
Nine out of the 13 positions at The Medium are held by women. I’m one of the four men. I…
From Liz, With Love: Are my standards too high?
Always know what you want, and what is right for you.
Dear Liz, That’s it! I give up!! I’m a 22-year-old female and have had the shittiest experience with men. After my…
The need for representation in the gaming community
Women make up nearly half the gaming community, yet there is little representation of women in the production and promotion of these games.
The lack of female representation is a persistent issue in the gaming industry. Discrimination and misogyny are, unfortunately, a familiar…
Dear Canadian women, thank you
A list of women who have played a huge role in the foundation and development of our nation and society as we know it today.
Women, through their willpower, strength, and unwavering efforts, have built the foundation of our nation today. Here is a short…
My hijab is my power
Muslim women deconstruct the Western narrative about the hijab.
Very few things in my life have been truly constant. My hijab, what seems like simply a cloth on my…
Periods of shame
The historically lingering stigmatization of a bodily process.
Fellow period-havers, how many times have you unconsciously tucked your pad under your arm on the way to the bathroom?…
Polycystic ovarian syndrome: A reflection of what it means to be a woman
Gender bias leads to a lack of research in disorders of the female endocrine system.
I never thought about having kids until I was faced with the possibility that I might not be able to…
Lecture Me! On the misconceptions around psychopathy
Psychopaths are commonly mislabeled as social predators and dangers to society—but is this a myth or fact?
When we hear the word “psychopath,” we typically associate it with “danger.” This is no surprise, as one of the…
The challenges women face in the workplace: A lose-lose situation?
Recent studies have shown no matter what they do, women are consistently penalized for their gender.
It has long been known that male-dominated industries can be a prohibitive environment for women. From the wage gap and…
Poetry Corner
the girls go to carnaval—1927Ciera Couto Borrowed shoes for the night, smooth leather on my heelsMy sister and I, arm…
The love of bell hooks
Remembering the iconic author and feminist who poured her heart on her pages.
In December 2021, the world lost one of its most incredible minds, someone who knew love and wanted to share…
Women in war: POL305Y’s performance of Trojan Women
The students’ show highlights the problems of the past and present.
“How wretched I am in this heavy fate which makes me lie here as I do, my limbs spread low,…
Flourishing female music artists
Discover five women on the fast track to fame for their hit songs.
As the music industry becomes more diverse, we find ourselves exposed to new music. With the emergence of social media…
Guerillas in gorilla: the feminist art activists
This anonymous group is painting the world with change as they push for equal representation in art.
They are bold. They are unconventional. They are feminists. And they are dressed as gorillas. In an international art scene where male…
The struggle with the Strong Female Character
The need for more accurate representations of women arises with the trope’s controversial setbacks.
“Look, I appreciate your spirit,” says Steve Trevor, a British Intelligence Agent played by Chris Pine in Patty Jenkins’s 2017…
Why we need women’s-only spaces in gyms and fitness centres
With the emphasis on equal treatment of men and women today, many people struggle to understand why women want their own spaces to work out.
Women-only spaces in gyms are, surprisingly, a grey area for many people. A quick Google search on the topic displays…
Unconscious racial and gender biases impact the patient treatment process
Physicians can manifest their biases about a patient without realizing it. This can strain the doctor-patient relationship.
Racism and discrimination in medicine is an ongoing concern. According to research on the Department of Veterans Affairs health care…
Chipping away at the glass ceiling
International Women’s Day 133 years on.
On March 8, people around the world will celebrate the social, political, and economic contributions of women. Initially, a practice…