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Explore the many topice women experience in the workplace from gender equality, the Imposter Syndrome, hating your job, and the pervasive wage gap.

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5 Tips for Breaking the Glass Ceiling Without Getting Cut
by Katherine Shaw August 29, 2019
by Katherine Shaw August 29, 2019
Let's talk Businesswoman with a capital B, a la Bossladies and Big Bitches. Get used to being called the latter. I totally understand this dream, for the Businesswoman is awe-inspiring. The…
Pay Gap Work
Paying Back the Pay Gap
by Leigh Anne Jasheway July 18, 2019
by Leigh Anne Jasheway July 18, 2019
If you’re tired of being underpaid compared to your vagina-less coworkers, there’s no reason you have to sit back and accept things. There’s plenty of ways to let your displeasure…
Work
10 Easy Ways to Insert the Feminist Agenda at Work
by Katherine Shaw July 15, 2019
by Katherine Shaw July 15, 2019
Practicing your feminist values at work is a balancing act of staying true to your beliefs without getting fired. Like Cirque du Soleil performances, this act takes coordination and enough Spandex so that you…
Equality Work
Job Performance Review: Dear Patriarchy, We Have Some Questions We’d like to Discuss
by Katherine Shaw April 29, 2019
by Katherine Shaw April 29, 2019
Patriarchy, I have a few questions and many comments regarding your performance. What exactly do you DO? 50% of your colleagues have filed grievances against you, declaring everything from sexual…
Culture Entertainment Equality Health & Beauty Parenting Pay Gap Sex & Relationships Work
Feminism Just Got Funny
by Silvia Bajardi April 3, 2019
by Silvia Bajardi April 3, 2019
Feminism Just Got Funny: A Satirical Take on Gender Equality from The Syndrome Mag A comedy book that exposes the absurdities of stereotypes and breaks un-necessary taboos to show that…
Work
Imposter Syndrome Doesn’t Affect Our Ability to Shoot, but It Affects Where We Aim
by Erika Livingstone January 23, 2019
by Erika Livingstone January 23, 2019
I’ve been writing a novel in some fashion for literally my entire life. My husband, who is wonderful, gave me a sneaky little present for my birthday one year. He…
Parenting Work
Are You in Love with Busyness? A Quiz
by Leigh Anne Jasheway October 25, 2018
by Leigh Anne Jasheway October 25, 2018
It’s tough not to be overstressed these days. With all the roles we women play every day – mom, employee, caregiver, interior decorator, organizational expert, dog chauffeur, medical consultant, political…
Equality Work
I Mean, He Sounds like Such a Stand-Up Guy. Why Wouldn’t He Get the Job, Right?
by Giugi Carminati October 5, 2018
by Giugi Carminati October 5, 2018
As the fallout from Prof. Christine Ford Blasey's accusation against Judicial Nominee Brett Kavanaugh unfolds like a sexist origami swan, the arguments Kavanaugh's defense take on the usual tried-and-tested forms.…
Sexual Harassment
20 Preventative Measures for Men Concerned About Being Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, or Sexual Misconduct
by Blaire Ostler October 3, 2018
by Blaire Ostler October 3, 2018
I compiled a list of 20 preventative measures for men who have expressed their concerns about being falsely accused of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct. 1. Don’t…
Feminism Sexual Harassment
So Many Women Are Feeling Stabby These Days – from #Metoo to #WhyIDidntReport – Had Enough Yet?
by Leigh Anne Jasheway September 24, 2018
by Leigh Anne Jasheway September 24, 2018
The first #MeToo experience I remember was when a 20-something friend of my dad tried to kiss me. I was 10 or 11. You know, marriage age in Alabama. My…

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