The campus community gathered to gain a fundamental understanding about why pronouns matter in CSUSB Human Resources' collaboration with the Latinx Task Force. They believe that incorporating gender inclusive language into everyday life will help take another step towards equality. The Latinx Task Force is a volunteer-driven coalition working to promote community health and wellness. Presenters at this event included members Jenifer Metz and Mayra Serrano. Metz explained that this presentation was originally developed because their organization wanted to become more educated on these topics. Before attendees learned more about pronouns, they were first presented with the … [Read more...] about CSUSB discusses the relevance of pronouns
Gender
Guerrilla Girls go bananas
By Samantha Flores & Janet Martinez |Staff Writers| The Guerrilla Girls have come to CSUSB to display, challenge, and discuss the role of gender and inequality within the fine arts. The group of masked women devote themselves to represent women artists and create opportunities for their art to be displayed. They do not use their real names. Instead, they use names of dead artists to protect their identity and stay anonymous along with the gorilla masks they use. One of the purposes for wearing the "masks" is that they separate their real life and the organization. "I am so happy that RAFFMA was able to bring this important exhibition and with it the opportunity to hear … [Read more...] about Guerrilla Girls go bananas
The Bathroom Law Pt.2
By Kevin Miller |Coyote Contributor| It is astounding to have peers who believe the minority should shelve their desire for equality for the convenience of the majority when, not yet halfway through 2016, 11 transgender individuals have been murdered in the United States alone. 2015 saw the highest number of transgender murders in history, at 21, and the number is expected to reach a new high this year. In the post-Obergefell v. Hodges world, many politicians have had their ability to attack the rights of others limited by the scope of the ruling. To fill this void, they have turned to creating rhetoric regarding the chaos facing Americans if transgender individuals are allowed … [Read more...] about The Bathroom Law Pt.2
“Bathrooms For All” event creates neutral place
By Aimee Villalpando |Staff Writer| Individuals of different sexes were able to use the same restroom in last week’s “Restrooms For All” event in the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU). From Nov. 17 to Nov. 21, the campus community had the option of using the gender-neutral restrooms. The Pride Center hosted the event in an effort to create spaces where people of all gender identities could access restrooms without the fear of gender policing or segregation. The purpose of the event was to help educate the campus about issues related to transgender and other non-binary gender communities. The Pride Center exposed common “myths” surrounding the issue, such as … [Read more...] about “Bathrooms For All” event creates neutral place
Gender as social construct
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Managing Editor| Patriarchy is defined as a system that grants power to men and oppresses women. Our society is male dominated, male identified and male centered. Although patriarchy exists in some societies more than others, is it men's fault that our society as a whole was raised with this mindset? The men in our generation are also dealing with the consequences of a mentality that was created far back in history. The division between men and women was not an evident problem until the United States began its industrial revolution in 1760. In that time period, women decided to stay home with the children while their husbands set off to work. It was women … [Read more...] about Gender as social construct
Obama enforces legal policy to close gender wage gap
By Koby Heramil |Editor-in-chief| It’s ridiculous that working females are still being paid less than their male counterparts. President Barack Obama along with Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers motioned for Congress to discuss issues that matter to women. The president’s agenda seeks to close the gender wage gap. I agree with President Obama when he stated in his weekly address, “That’s wrong. In 2014, it’s an embarrassment. Women deserve equal pay for equal work.” One way Obama is ensuring that women are paid fairly is through an executive order that prohibits employers from punishing their employees from discussing wages in public. Employees already have … [Read more...] about Obama enforces legal policy to close gender wage gap
Coyote Watch: students address the hip-hop industry
By Britney Vargas |Staff Writer| Rappers from 2 Chainz to Lil Wayne continue to be among the most successful rappers in the industry, not only because of their music, but by the image they present themselves in their lyrics. Are these main stream rappers real life examples of what they rap about? There are many underground rappers who rap for actual causes, and write to uplift instead of writing to victimize. Rappers such as A$AP ROCKY promote these gender insensitive lyrics that prove that these demeaning songs tend to be the most popular on the radio, until the next well known artist creates another big hit. I gathered four students and asked them what they thought about … [Read more...] about Coyote Watch: students address the hip-hop industry
CSUSB finds relaxation at The Body Shoppe
By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| The Body Shoppe is here for you. It’s a one-stop shop for relaxation and rejuvenation. The shoppe is open Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and offers 5–30 minute chair massages in a spa-like room to CSUSB employees and students. The massages are given by certified therapists and only cost a dollar per minute. According to Valerie Merrow, Admin Support assistant, the chair massages are given by the certified “Hands on Medical Massage School” therapists in Redlands whom are linked with the Wellness 2 U program at the Loma Linda Hospital and now service us here at CSUSB. All of the massage therapists are under a contract with … [Read more...] about CSUSB finds relaxation at The Body Shoppe
Coyotes on social division
By Edward Hewitt |Staff Writer| Social division is something that is visible to many, but addressed by few on the CSUSB campus. Think back to the first time you stepped on campus, how did you determine which individuals you would associate yourself with? Gender, race, social class, field of study and personal interest can be things that are taken into consideration when determining which individuals to associate with on campus. “It’s natural to gravitate towards people that we think we can relate too, appearance, gender and race can be a few things we look at before we approach an individual or group of individuals,” said Kameo Clyne, a CSUSB senior. “In addition to that, I … [Read more...] about Coyotes on social division