, , , Gender, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
As the population of individuals who identify as LGBT in the US rises, hitting a record 4.5% (Newport), we...
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Spring 2021, 6
Try to name one thing that girls can like and won’t get made fun of for it. Harder than...
, , , Black Lives Matter, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Poetry, Room with a View, Showcase, Women in Action, 0
This poetry book makes me feel confident and inspired from the way it can grab your “insecurities” or lack...
, , , American Dream, Argument, Black Lives Matter, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Community, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), History, Room with a View, 0
Selected poems by langston hughes The Selected Poems Of Langston Hughes makes me feel “educated” (in a sense) because...
, , , Fall 2020, Family, Gender, Good Health and Well-Being, Housing, Point of View, Showcase, 1
In the article ¨Who’s Still Doing The Housework¨ by Claire Cain Miller and Chrisanne Grise it says that the...
, , , Fall 2019, Gender, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, 4
Prejudice and discrimination exist everywhere, and most of the people have experienced these before, or even in the current....
When we started our project, we didn’t really have a goal. We were just trying to get more gender...
, , , Gender, LGBTQ+ Rights, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
Here’s the multimedia presentation I’ve been working on. Everyone in our group did one, but mine is about people’s...
Over the last week, I found a very intriguing and insightful article about someone who experienced gender dysphoria for...
, , , Gender, Good Health and Well-Being, LGBTQ+ Rights, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
Something that is very present in my life is gender dysphoria. I experience it daily. I’ve noticed that nobody...
, , , Fall 2018, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Sports, 2
Gender equality is at the forefront of national debates as politicians argue over how to go about creating equal...
Throughout history, the practice of conversion therapy has been used as a way of “correcting” same-sex attraction and gender...
, , , Decision Making, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Politics, Rights, Showcase, Social Media, Spring 2019, This I Believe, 0
Roe V. Wade is one of the largest contemporary judicial controversies. It has spawned avid opposition and support throughout...
, , , Gender, Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
The MeToo movement sparked my interest because of how it is revolutionizing the way we talk about sexual violence...
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1
The issue of sexism is a very relevant issue today. It is a very broad issue, and there are...
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Spring 2018, 2
The gender wage gap is a controversial social issue that has constantly resurfaced throughout recent years. Even with the...
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), History, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Rape Culture, Religion, Showcase, Social Class, Spring 2018, 0
The issue that is discussed in the video is the oppression of women residing in the Middle East. I’m...
, , , Argument, Bullying, Community, Gender, Good Health and Well-Being, Homeless LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ Rights, Love, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
The LGBTQIA+ movement has become more well known throughout America. This movement fights for more acceptance of those in...
, , , Gender, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2018, 0
In the world of professional sports the inequality between male and female is astonishing especially when you take a...
, , , Gender, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
The issue iIfocused on was discrimination in the job industry. The focus was more on pay and hiring...
, , , American Dream, Call to Action, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
Unequal pay has been a severe conflict since forever. Many people thought that by 2018, this would not be...
, , , Gaming, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Media, Showcase, Social Media, Spring 2018, Technology, The Fifth Column, 2
Sexism is still present in today’s society, especially in video games. I have had encounters in which my teammates...
, , , Gender, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
I am passionate about the gender pay gap because it is an issue that affects the economic bridge between...
, , , Gender, Rape Culture, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
“Everyone is created equally”, is a quote that is dead in today’s world. Women in...
A 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) found that 8.4% of children in the United States have a...
, , , Biases, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1
The only specialty that the number of women outweighed the number of men was pediatrics. This is stereotypical since...
Imagine going to school for 8 plus years, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to do so, finally graduating,...
, , , Call to Action, Crime, Fall 2017, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Incarceration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, 4
In the United States of America, even the toughest criminals have basic rights protected by our country’s Constitution. The...
Perhaps the most difficult and aggravating factor that discourages women from entering the medical field is stereotypes. Throughout the...
, , , Call to Action, Fall 2017, Gender, Showcase, Spring 2018, 7
There seems to be a lot of controversy about uniforms and the dress codes. I go to a private...
An issue that I care about immensely is women’s rights in the workplace. In particular, women’s job opportunities in...
, , , Call to Action, Fall 2017, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Protest, Rights, Showcase, Social Media, 0
Recently, a stunning awareness to women’s sexual assault has taken over social media. At the Golden Globes this past...
, , , Fall 2017, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Happiness, Love, Showcase, Social Media, 6
In dystopian literature, things like procreation, passion, and love are viewed as threats towards society. Sex is viewed as...
, , , Black Lives Matter, Community, Crime, Decision Making, Fall 2017, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Incarceration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Politics, Quality Education, Race Relations, Showcase, 11
Are Black Children Forced to Grow Up Faster Than White Children YES Black kids are forced to grow up...
, , , Community, Decision Making, Family, Gender, Goals, Happiness, History, Life on Land, Love, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Religion, Rights, Showcase, Social Class, 0
It seems strange to question this social norm we as human beings have conformed to for the majority of...
, , , 2nextprez, Fall 2017, Gender, Quality Education, Rights, Showcase, Student-Centered, 7
The dress code in high schools need to change. The dress code is mainly geared to limit what females...
, , , Black Lives Matter, Gender, Showcase, 0
Terms like ‘race’, ‘gender’, and ‘religion’ have become increasingly controversial terms. With campaigns like ‘Black Lives Matter’ and ‘Gender...
, , , American Creed, American Dream, Fall 2017, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Rights, Showcase, 6
Americans believe that everyone is created equal. Thomas Jefferson was the first person to use the phrase “all...
, , , Biases, Community, Fall 2017, Gender, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Social Class, 0
The Telegraph states that, “Earlier research revealed that the lower portion of a brain region called the “medial prefrontal...
, , , Gender, Good Health and Well-Being, LGBTQ+ Rights, Rights, Showcase, 1
Conversion Therapy Should be Banned By Emily Rick & Ayla Tulette Conversion therapy is a harmful and disgusting act....
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Protest, Raise Your Voice, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, Voting, What do I stand for?, 0
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, , , 2nextprez, American Dream, Argument, Call to Action, Crime, Gender, Good Health and Well-Being, LGBTQ+ Rights, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Point of View, Quality Education, Raise Your Voice, Religion, Rights, Showcase, This I Believe, What do I stand for?, 0
In a country based on freedom and liberty, citizens should be able to craft, and accept their own identities...
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, 5
Equal pay in the workforce is important to me, because I think this is one of the various aspects...
On May 7th, Adam DeVine hosted the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards. The show commenced with a performance of...
While for some the word feminism brings up images of misandrists (people who are prejudiced against men) and feminazis, the term...
, , , Art, Creative Writing, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Love, Media, Showcase, Spring 2017, Stories, 0
In Ancient Greece, people used to gather around an arena-like stage to watch actors tell stories. The word...
, , , Gender, LGBTQ+ Rights, Love, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2017, 4
With a president in office that riles up everyone in the nation, many people let out their true feelings...
, , , Gender, LGBTQ+ Rights, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, 0
This is a podcast about an A-gender teen from Oakland, CA. Sasha, the A-gender teen is from Berkeley, CA...
, , , Bullying, Gender, LGBTQ+ Rights, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Social Class, Spring 2017, Violence, 0
This podcast is about Sasha a Agender teen from Berkeley, CA. Sasha was on their way home from school...
, , , Bullying, Crime, Gender, Good Health and Well-Being, LGBTQ+ Rights, Love, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Point of View, Politics, Privacy, Quality Education, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, Stories, Violence, 0
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When I was given this assignment, all I knew was that I wanted to write about feminism, but I...
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Spring 2017, 0
Traditionally and culturally gender has been defined by one’s anatomical gender. As we grow up we learn about a...
, , , 2nextprez, Abortion, Affordable and Clean Energy, Black Lives Matter, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Immigration, Latino Power, LGBTQ+ Rights, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Politics, Race Relations, Rape Culture, Reduced Inequalities, Refugees, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, Stories, Voting, 18
Hi, Youth Voices! My name is Abby Henry, and I am a Senior at Jackson High School in Massillon,...
, , , Beauty, Family, Friendship, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Happiness, Media, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2017, 2
Using Gale to find information on what I was studying was somewhat difficult. At first, I wasn’t specific enough,...
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2017, 3
For my research project I have been researching why the mortality rate for breast cancer has lowered so much....
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2017, 0
My research topic is feminism. I know, “feminism” is a very broad topic; I’m trying to narrow it down....
, , , Fall 2016, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Psychology, Rights, Showcase, 2
I have done more extensive research into how gender roles affect the workplace and aggressive behavior. According to a...
, , , Beauty, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Love, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2017, 12
Boys will judge a girl just by her body not her personality,attitude,or the way she carry herself . Most...
, , , Fall 2016, Gender, Psychology, Showcase, 0
I am researching gender roles in American society, and focusing my research on how our society is negatively impacted...
, , , Call to Action, Fall 2016, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Politics, Rights, Showcase, 1
Right now, getting involved in politics is more important than ever! On the 21st, women will be meeting across...
, , , Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Immigration, Latino Power, LGBTQ+ Rights, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, Social Class, 0
The Women’s March is looking for youth activists under the age of 18 to apply for the #WomensMarch Youth...
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, LGBTQ+ Rights, Love, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rights, Showcase, Stress, 15
((This post contains mentions of basically everything triggering)) If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably heard...
I have and I have a lot to talk about, like even stories that I don’t want to talk...
, , , Abortion, Art, Beauty, Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Climate Action, Crime, Gender, Life on Land, Scratch, 0
The Tale of the Ice Cream Man is a deep deep deep deep deep deep deep deep deep and rich...
For years, women have been treated at a lesser level than men. Thinking back on our country’s history, women...
Dear Youth Voices Community, My name is Bernadette Tril I am currently doing my senior capstone and I am...
, , , Friendship, Gender, Happiness, Love, Showcase, Stories, 14
Schools should not encourage romantic relationships at young ages, because they distract from school work, confuse children, and cause...
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Call to Action, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Lights4Girls, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Repentino., Showcase, War, 5
See us on the “A Day in a Girl’s Life” map, and see other links under the Call to...
, , , Call to Action, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Politics, Rights, Showcase, 10
Feminism is classified as the rights of political, social, and economic rights as opposed to men. Feminism used...
In the book Stand Tall , Tree is at school. He isn’t really the social type so he sits in...
, , , Call to Action, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Inquiry, Lights4Girls, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Repentino., Showcase, War, 4
I’m a co-founder of Connected. United. 4Change, and Bumpe, Sierra Leone, is C.U.4C‘s first international partner school. The school...
Last weekend I attended a wedding, and one of the brides made an announcement that drew my attention. She...
40% of trans kids including myself have attempted suicide. Why is this? Some people may argue that transgender people...
, , , Crime, Family, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Love, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rape Culture, Rights, Violence, 1
Gone With The Wind is one of the best books in American literature–that’s something that’s pretty much undisputed among...
, , , Fall 2016, Gender, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, 3
One of the political issue that has been reiterated many times recently, especially during the 2016 presidential election, has...
, , , Abortion, Crime, Fall 2016, Family, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Love, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Showcase, 2
Abortion is one of the most widely disputed topics in America today. People are either for it or against...
, , , Family, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Religion, Showcase, 1
Here’s some compelling information I found about this controversial subject. http://abortion.procon.org Pros: The US Supreme Court has declared abortion...
, , , Bullying, Gender, Happiness, LGBTQ+ Rights, Rights, Showcase, Violence, 3
Even though the legalization of same sex marriage has been ground breaking, there are still complications that are facing...
, , , Fall 2016, Gender, LGBTQ+ Rights, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rights, Showcase, 3
I currently teach an intro to LGBTQ course at Michigan State University. The discussions we have in nearly every...
, , , 2nextprez, Black Lives Matter, Crime, Fall 2016, Gender, Good Health and Well-Being, Immigration, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, 2
Dear Mrs. President Hillary Clinton, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to write you a letter. I’m happy...
, , , Books or Plays, Family, Friendship, Gender, Happiness, Race Relations, 0
The book From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun consists about a young boy who is 13 years old, ever...
, , , Beauty, Fall 2016, Gender, Getting Started, Happiness, LGBTQ+ Rights, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Rights, Showcase, Social Media, 3
Hi, my name is Ben Crino. I am a straight white male who lives in...
Dear Mr./Mrs. Future President, I am against the notion of gender neutral bathrooms in the United States. First of...
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Poetry, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, Summer 2016, Violence, 2
My shoulders clench and my hand tightens around the blunt sides of keys, the little grocery store card digging...
, , , Black Lives Matter, Gender, Prison, Race Relations, Rape Culture, Rights, Showcase, Summer 2016, 1
Dear President, Congratulations on the election. We hope that you can pay attention and solve many of...
Dear President, A lot of people are discriminated every day because of gender, and this is preventing a lot...
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