Sexism

All of a sudden, professional sexual harassment in Silicon Valley is being laid bare in the open, and most would argue it’s a good thing. Big-name CEOs and VCs are being brought down by, in some cases, major corroborated allegations of sexual harassment of employees, entrepreneurs, and coworkers. It’s a developing story, because people will continue…

Saying “Hello” in Limpopo

Jun 20, 2012

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Communication, Culture, HaMakuya, Hello, Language, Limpopo, Sexism, Society, South Africa, Travel, Venda

I was reading my friend Luca’s blog post today about language and memories of our home stay in HaMakuya, Limpopo way back in 2009. It was an awesome experience, and I have many fond memories of our host family and the various escapades of the children, who shall forever remember me as the white dude…

Where’s the Sexism?

Jun 1, 2008

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2008 Election, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Politics, Sexism

With the DNC Florida and Michigan compromise decided, thousands of Clinton supporters are claiming that their voices aren’t heard. Hundreds protested at the Rules and Bylaws Committee meeting Saturday in Washington, and countless others watched from across the country as their candidate was effectively blocked in her last effort to secure the Democratic nomination for…

We All Knew

Saying “Hello” in Limpopo

Where’s the Sexism?