It’s time to look beyond the name. It may well be the most polarizing factor of the new Ban Bossy campaign that’s causing a stir across social (and mainstream) media. The project to encourage young girls to lead was recently launched by Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg of Lean In fame, in partnership with the Girl Scouts of America. But critics who write off Ban Bossy because of emotional baggage associated with the word are missing the point.
Don Dimanlig
Category: Insight
Viewpoint: Higher fines in Ontario won’t protect cyclists
Recently proposed changes to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act don’t do enough to increase cyclist safety.
Viewpoint: Breastfeeding in public is a right
With sheer clothing dominating retail shelves and almost-naked pop stars on every channel, a natural sight like breastfeeding shouldn’t ruffle any feathers. Society seems intent on supporting artists who objectify women while shaming mothers who need to feed their kids.
Fighting rape culture starts in the locker room
Instances of misogyny and sexual violence on Canadian campuses have sparked discussion about harmful attitudes towards women and why they persist despite efforts to eliminate them.
Don Dimanlig