UCLA and the Importance of Supporting Women in STEM on Campus
“Admitting more diverse women into STEM fields is only half the battle.”
“Crazy Rich Asians” and a New Era for Asian-American Representation in the Media
The success of “Crazy Rich Asians” can be interpreted as a crack in the system, an opportunity to open up more conversations about ethnic experiences and more possibilities for Asian-Americans to engage in the industry.
Women of Rock Oral History Project: Dismantling the Rock Canon
The Women of Rock Oral History Project is building an archive that can change our preconceived notions of rock and roll icons.
Featured UCLA Feminist: Jeana Cho
Feminism to Jeana is her realization of her views regarding the ways people should treat each other and “represents like a maturation of [her] understanding of the world.” Jeana, however, felt a powerful turning point for her was when she entered UCLA and saw Constance Wu.
How the “Get Out” Class Can be a Catalyst for Change at UCLA
Allowing students to take classes that relate to their experiences, and giving other students a different medium through which to understand experiences that differ from theirs, is just one example of why classes like “The Sunken Place” are not only popular, but in high demand.
FiveFilms4Freedom Comes to UCLA
As the competition’s name suggests, there were five winning entries all in all: “Crush,” “Heavy Weight,” “Jamie,” “Still Burning,” and “Where We Are Now.” Each film tackled a different LGBT+ experience, their plots ranging in complexity—from the anxious innocence of a first crush to the arduous journey of transitioning as a parent. Each story invites audiences to empathize with the LGBT+ community, not just by appreciating the different challenges LGBT+ people face from their own challenges but more importantly the similar values which guide their choices.
To Stare into the Sun: LCC Unpacks Asian American Underrepresentation in Entertainment
Their success despite their dehumanization by diversity quotas, sexist bosses, and Asian-American stereotypes, have made them all the more secure in their self-worth and equally affirmative of others’ worth. They all got as far as they did understanding that no one is inherently better than anyone else—and not letting others get away with telling them that.
Museums: It’s a White Man’s World
In our culture, we have designated museums as the space for the highest-quality art in the world. As a result, museums define our understanding of what kinds of art, artists, and, consequently, lives, are considered worthy of our attention and praise.
Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon: Deconstructing Gender Bias
On March 3rd, people of all gender identities were warmly welcomed into the UCLA Arts Library to deconstruct this gender bias and contribute to the fair representation of women at the Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon. This event was held by voidLab, a feminist collective that meets weekly at UCLA to discuss intersectional feminism and organize events and exhibitions. This event focused on writing articles about female artists to help increase their representation within Wikipedia.
Vogue’s Diversity Fail: Why Representation in Fashion is Important
Fashion magazines play a heavy role in influencing American standards of beauty, so yellowfaced, whitewashed photo shoots like Kloss’ are particularly damaging. In order to uphold fashion’s legacy as an artistic form of empowerment, Vogue and magazines like it need accurately portray diverse models with whom all American women can identify.