Monthly Archives: March 2016

how politeness conditioning can lead to confusion about sexual assults

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Annika Voelpel

Is there a way to undo the conditioning that compels women to “be nice” at all costs? After all, minimizing doesn’t protect sexual assault survivors from experiencing long-term trauma. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/how-politeness-conditioning-can-lead-to-confusion-about-sexual-assults/article29294471/

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man or woman? who’s to say | soapboxing

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Annika Voelpel

A humorous video on dichotomy challenging us to think differently about our differences. Alok Vaid-Menon is a trans/national South Asian writer, performer, and solidarity activist. Alok has organized with racial, economic, and gender justice movements across the world. Their creative and political … Continue reading →

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leigh wall, heavy duty mechanic

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Annika Voelpel

I’m so proud of my friend Leigh. Check out this interview she did with Left Field about becoming a Heavy Duty Mechanic. She followed her heart and is proof that women can do anything they put their minds to. http://www.leftfieldnotes.com/interviews/2016/3/20/batter-up-leigh-wall-heavy-duty-mechanic

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