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January 2016
Table of Contents 4 | Jackie Kennedy Onassis
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6 | Boss vs. Bossy 7 | Who Run the World? GIRLS 8 | The New $10 9 |Battle of the Genders: Political Edition
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The role of the First Lady is comprised of
sassination is
many tasks, and becoming a style icon, alt-
unfortunate, it
By: Sarah Nele
hough not a required role of the First Lady, is a has contributed to the fame of the suit; recreanoteworthy achievement. As a woman sur-
tions of the suit have since been worn by Prin-
rounded by paparazzi and media coverage,
cess Diana, Katie Holmes, and Elle Woods,
Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis never disappointed from Legally Blonde. Although the amount of in her attire and made a name for herself in the first ladies sits at 44, Onassis is, without a fashion world. Although Onassis's style is of-
doubt, the most commemorated for her style.
ten regarded as "conservative", she rarely shied away from the opportunity to make a bold
As the First Lady, Onassis did much more than
fashion statement. Whether it was sporting a
become a style icon; she also worked to pre-
bright color, bold pattern, or eye-catching
serve the White House and Lafayette Square,
neckline, Onassis dressed with a certain level
which was originally scheduled for demolition.
of class and chicness that garners the prestige
Her major efforts of preservation, however,
of a revered style icon of the 1960s. Adding to were directed towards accumulating original her legacy is the pink Chanel suit she wore on
White House furnishings. This lead to Onas-
the day of President John F. Kennedy's assassi- sis's founding of the White House Historical nation. Although the tragedy of Kennedy's as-
Association that worked to raise funds for the 4
restoration of the White House interior. Other
volvement in the creation of the John F. Kenne-
major contributions Onassis made as First Lady dy library, which was established after Kenneincludes her development and creation of the
dy's death. In addition to her career as a book
U.S. Department of the Arts and Humanities,
editor, Onassis also worked alongside the New
which later lead to the creation of the National
York Municipal Arts Society to lead a cam-
Endowment for the Humanities and the Arts.
paign that managed to save New York's Grand
These programs helped Onassis achieve her
Central Station. Among Onassis's other civic
goal of advocating for the arts and establishing
activities was her fight to refurbish the Broad-
an arts advisor and board for the president.
way Theater district in New York, the Central Park Conservancy, the Lions, Patience and For-
Aside from heralding the title of First Lady,
titude, outside of the New York Public Library,
Onassis was a renowned book editor for the last the Metropolitan Museum's Egyptian Wing and two decades of her life. Fittingly, Onassis's
the Costume Institute, and the American Ballet
book editing career followed her extensive in-
Theater at the Lincoln Center. 5
By Meghan Bush As the feminist movement continues to progress by who it is applied to. When is the last time you heard a man leaps and bounds, problematic areas are being targeted by
being called out for being bossy? Gabrielle Adams, a pro-
those pushing for gender equality. One of these areas is the fessor of organizational behavior at the London Business disparity in language used to describe men and women. A
School, notes that “A man showing the same traits would
display of leadership skills, assertiveness, and ambition is
probably be called decisive or powerful instead.” It all
expected for a man, but when a woman does the same, she
comes down to the expectation that women are kinder,
is often referred to by the dreaded “B” word: “bossy.” I,
more polite, and more submissive than their male counter-
personally, have seen girls shut down by having this word
parts. This variance in language is harmful to girls and
thrown at them more times than I can count, and the sad
women who are working to earn their way into leadership
thing is, it is by their elders and peers alike. Sexism is still positions, both career-wise and personally. a deeply ingrained part of our society, and people tend to naturally be rubbed the wrong way by women in roles of leadership. This, along with the ever-existent wage gap, can be a tough obstacle for women in the professional world to overcome. “Boss” and “bossy,” though separated by a single letter, have vastly different connotations. Boss draws to
This has led to a recent push for disuse of the word “bossy” by Sheryl Sandberg. Sandberg works in partnership with the likes of Girl Scouts and Beyoncé, aiming to break the glass ceiling for women everywhere. By allowing girls to thrive in leadership roles without this negative stigma, they will reach new and exciting heights. We have to stop holding ourselves back because we do not want to
minds a professional, put-together, hard-working individu- risk offending people. Girls are capable of so many amazal. Bossy, on the other hand, paints the image of a harsh,
ing things, and it is high time we are allowed to fully reach
unsympathetic, rude one (think Miranda Priestly from The
our potential.
Devil Wears Prada). The issue is not in the word itself, but
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For the 2016 presidential elections, Americans have the choice between two female candidates, Hilary Clinton and Carly Fiorina, each from a different party. While this may seem like an occurrence that should happen almost every election, it is a rarity, especially since both women seem to be getting media coverage. Exactly how far behind is America in electing a female leader compared to other countries around the world? Female leadership of a country did not exist anywhere in the world until the 20th century. Sirivamo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka became the world’s first elected Prime Minister in 1960, and Isabel Perón of Argentina became the world’s first woman president in 1974. Both women set the stage for other female leaders to be elected by accomplishing a variety of things for their country, proving a woman can lead just as well as a man. Fast forward about fifty-five years, and America has yet to elect a female president. Most people might question why America is so far behind in electing a female leader; however, the answer is quite simple. Many Americans have the mindset that a woman cannot be a leader without being too sassy or too By: Kaili Simien
bossy. Donald Trump, who is running against Fiorina in the primaries, made the comment about Fiorina saying, “I mean, she’s a woman, and I'm not s’posedta say bad things, but really, folks, come on. Are we serious?” It is this exact thought process that discourages women from running for office in the first place, much less getting elected. In our world today, twenty-two countries currently have a female leader, whether elected or appointed; that is 11.2% of countries in the world. These countries include Germany, Brazil, South Korea, and Poland. Young girls must not be discouraged when wanting to become a leader because it is and has been done around the world for the last sixty years. While America has yet to elect its first female leader, young girls must remember the words of Beyoncé, “Who runs the world? Girls.”
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By Madison Leblanc Over the summer, The United States Treasury announced that it would be redesigning the $10 bill to replace Alexander Hamilton, who currently resides on it, with a female historical figure in 2020 to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of women’s suffrage. The original idea came from an organization called “Women on 20s” in 2012, which initially wanted to put a woman on the $20 bill. This idea was proposed as a bill, but obviously had a change from the 20$ bill to the $10 bill when it was accepted. The woman to grace the bill has not been decided yet, but people have been encouraged to tweet #TheNew10 to express their support for who they think should have the honor.
fragette and was later a spy for the Union during the Civil War. At this time, she simultaneously commanded the first armed expedition led by a woman. From this examination of Tubman’s background, it is easy to see that Tubman is quite the American hero and is more than qualified to be featured on America’s $10 bill in five years. The other, most popular candidate, who is topping the most recent polls and finished second in the original election, is human rights advocate, former chair of the UN Human Rights Commission, and longest serving first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Not only did she completely change the role of first lady by holding press conferences to address human rights, children’s and women’s issues, and travelling to the troops, but Roosevelt became a decorated author and a delegate of the United Nations after the death of her husband. According to the polls, about 1 in 3 Americans thinks that Roosevelt should claim the honorary place on the $10 bill. She, too, is more than eligible for the renown of the bill, and her popularity in the polls is entirely justified.
The original “Women on 20s” campaign had already held elections to decide who deserved to be immortalized on our money, and the victor was celebrated abolitionist and humanitarian Harriet Tubman. Tubman was born into slavery and had the brutal job of working as a field hand. She eventually escaped her cruel and unforgiving environment, but had to leave her entire family behind along with her old life. She was a wanted woman, but that did not Regardless of whom is chostop her from helping more than 300 sen for the bill, there has been a bit slaves escape to the north by acting of controversy over which bill was as a “conductor” for the Underchosen for the reboot. With the origground Railroad. She was also a sufinal “Women on 20s” campaign, the 8
$20 dollar bill was chosen because of Andrew Jackson’s notorious past. Contrary to popular belief, he was very much opposed to a government regulated banking system, which makes him a questionable choice to be on a bill in the first place. Plus, Jackson passed the Indian Removal Act, which forced Native Americans out of their homes, removing them from their land. This act eventually led to the infamous Trail of Tears, where thousands of Natives lost their lives. Alexander Hamilton, however, was the first Secretary of Treasury, so it seems a bit out of place for him to be the one whose production will decrease. The decision to replace Hamilton is final, but it came as a disappointment to supporters of the original organization who saw this as killing two birds with one stone. There is yet to be a date released for the decision of who will be on the bill, and we are all still encouraged to give suggestions stemming beyond just the most obvious choices. This will be the first woman on American paper money since a brief period in the 1890’s, where Martha Washington was on a silver certificate for $1. Hopefully, this design will be more long-lived and not just an experiment; however, no decision is set in stone so far.
By Ana Waskom It is extremely evident in today’s soci- dia’s flagrant bashing of Hillary Clinton’s apety that female politicians are treated very dif- pearance. Clinton, in contrast to Palin, is too ferently than their male counterparts in the
often described as “unfeminine” because of
media. While men are questioned on their po- her tendency to wear pantsuits and her litical policies, women are asked about which
“stocky” figure. The media insinuates that all
designer they are wearing. Women politicians
women in the spotlight must dress fashionably.
are often scrutinized on their appearances; this As Lindsay Vandivier notes in her article on is shown heavily in this year’s presidential
the double standards women face in politics,
election and previous elections. For example,
“all different forms of media are making the
during Sarah Palin’s campaign as vice presi-
connection between female and politics much
dent, she was often only described as “hot.”
more difficult when they choose to feature
The media rarely expounded on what she
style over substance.” Take, for instance, the
planned to do for our country; instead, the me- exhibit in the Smithsonian on all of the first dia chose to focus on the level of her attrac-
ladies’ dresses; they have yet to add an exhibit
tiveness. Since Palin was seen as attractive,
on all of the presidents’ suits. Despite Clin-
the media attempted to equate her attractive-
ton’s experienced record, many voters will see
ness with unintelligence. Another example of
her as less valuable because of her portrayal in
political injustice against women is the me-
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Women are also more likely to be
consistently questioned about her role as a
judged by their character; for a female to gain mother and wife; the media has even gone so support she must be considered likeable. Gen- far as to accuse her of exploiting her daughter. erally, when female candidates try to be force- In both instances, the role of mother and wife ful or assertive, they are seen as rude or not
was used against the female politicians. These
lady-like. However, if a woman candidate does powerful and perfectly capable women were not stand up for herself, she is often consid-
placed under the media’s assumptions that
ered weak. Other harsh differences in the male women are incapable of balancing their roles vs. female political world are the judgement
and cannot handle the serious issues that come
on familial issues. When a mother runs for
with being president. This view not only has
president, she is often asked if she will be able the possibility to hold women back from to handle raising a family while being the
reaching their full potential, but this small
leader of the United States; fathers are never
minded philosophy could also be limiting our
asked this question. No one in the media ques- country. If American media sources cannot tioned Obama’s right to run for president de-
look past its tendency to portray outdated and
spite having two daughters, while Sarah Palin
inaccurate assumptions about women, then our
was constantly asked about how she would be country may be losing potentially great womable to juggle running for vice president and
en candidates for political offices.
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Q: How long does it take you to pick out your outfit in the morning? A: It actually doesn’t take me long at all. I usually wake up with an idea of what I want to wear or think of an outfit the night before. Finding the clothes I want is a different story… Q: What are some of your hobbies? A: My hobbies have changed since I’ve moved to Louisiana and I’m struggling because I haven’t found much that really caters to my interests. In Berkeley there are a lot of opportunities to attend lectures and forums on current social and environmental topics, I attended rallies and marches with friends and others from our community, there are also events that promote interfaith dialogue. My female friends and I would gather and have a women’s prayer and potluck every month that involved prayer, singing, meditation, conversation, and of course, food. Other friends and I would go on long walks through the Berkeley Rose Garden, frolic through the redwoods, and participate in ecstatic (spiritual) dance. I also loved being involved in liturgical dance at mass. The possibilities were endless.
my class) for about 8-9 hours per day. When I wasn’t teaching I would come by to help them with their homework or play with them. I’m proud of how much I was able to be a part of their education, but the learning went both ways. They were filled with magic and creativity. I think they taught me how I want to live and learn to live more meaningfully. Q: What's the differences of teaching in America versus Korea? A: There are so many differences. Adapting has actually been more challenging than I anticipated. Classes here are twice as long as what I taught last year. In Korea I taught more hours per day but didn’t have to spend weekends lesson planning. I had learned how to work in partnership with spontaneity and things just seemed to fall together. Q: What's the best lesson you've learned from being a religion teacher? A: I’ve learned I’m extremely passionate about the material in ways I didn’t know before when I was a student. The material enters me differently now than it did a couple of years ago and I often feel like I’m pouring my heart out over it.
Q: What's the most extreme thing you've done? A: Well, I haven’t done anything like jump out of a plane, but I do enjoy traveling alone. It’s exhilarating to be in a foreign country where no one knows my name. I’m naturally an introvert and traveling challenges me to step outside of my comfort zone. I have to be open to different cultures and ways of life, and accept that my way of living and thinking isn’t the only way there is. Strangers quickly become family though, so it usually doesn’t take long before I feel at home.
Q: Who's your favorite social activist / public figure and why? A: She’s not a public figure, but a professor I had while in Berkeley and a Sacred Heart sister. I would describe her as “awake” to the world around her and someone who really lives out her faith on a day to day basis. She made God’s love come alive for me in ways I had never experienced before. I felt like I was dwelling Jesus’ own radical love and inclusivity in the way she reaches out to all people, loving them exactly Q: Tell us your favorite place you've been. for who they are even if they think differently than she does. A: They are all my favorite in different ways. Each place I’ve She’s an environmental justice activist and has an incredible been has offered beautiful stories and wisdom. I guess if I had love for the Earth. The Earth is her mother, the moon is her to pick I would choose Assisi, Italy. St. Francis is someone sister, and her life is a beautiful dance in the arms of God. I’ve admired since I was a young girl and in college I traveled Q: Any words of wisdom for the students? with a professor to walk in Francis’ footsteps through this reA: You can never learn enough. Everyone you meet knows markable town. To be stand where he stood gave me the something you don’t so learn how to listen and not just hear chills. His experience of God in all things has always been what others have to say. Practice being open-minded by putsomething very alluring to me. ting yourself in another’s shoes and live with compassion. Q: What is your favorite memory from your job as a teacher Don’t assume you’re right or have all the answers, or that the in Korea? answers you have are correct. Get out of your comfort zone A: This is hard… I just loved being with my kids. They were and explore. Make meaning with your life by building relamy world for an entire year because we spent so much time tionships, not with buying things. Stop worrying about the together. In Korea teachers and students are able to cultivate past, future, and what others think. All you have is this current closer relationships than they do in the US. Parents often work moment so use it. Spend time in nature and with people to get long hours and children are in school until late in the evening. to know God, don’t just stay in church. The world isn’t a scary Because of this, we were encouraged to be affectionate with place so open your eyes to the beauty and love that is already our students or they wouldn’t receive much of it otherwise. I surrounding you so that you may LIVE. would see my students around school (even if they weren’t in 13
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