sexism

What is ‘News’? Is the Fact a CEO of a Big Company is Having a Child Really ‘News’?
What is ‘News’? Is the Fact a CEO of a Big Company is Having a Child Really ‘News’?
As I am scrolling through my Facebook feed this afternoon I see a story that left me at a loss. The story was from the Portland Press Herald about the CEO and President of WEX is having her first child in September. Melissa Smith will take a short leave of absence after the birth. Ms. Smith…to you I say CONGRATULATIONS!  But, am I totally out of touch? Is this news?
The “Battle of the Sexes” Between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs Was 40 Years Ago Today – Sexism in 2013?
The “Battle of the Sexes” Between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs Was 40 Years Ago Today – Sexism in 2013?
It was 40 years ago that that Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match. Is sexism still prevalent in 2013? Depends who you ask I suppose? I tend to believe it is around not in an overt way but still exists in subtler ways.