I just want to highlight that European Scouts are none gender specific. When I tell my friends in Spain or Switzerland that the Scouts are divided into genders in The States they are severely confused why that would be.

Just to be clear, I am not implying, I am stating that I think the over-existence of traditional clothing design and advetisement is not helpful for both sexual and gender equality. In fact, I am concerned this retro-movement puts us at risk of forgetting why women worked and risked themselves to be seen as equals.…

Of course they can! I do not find the world dialectical in that way. Just because I choose not to wear skirts, does not mean others wouldn’t choose differently. I mention it only because I feel it highlights where I find myself on the spectrum of gender as well as sexuality and emphasizes this as an important issue.

My commentary on my sexuality was in regards to the reality of the gender spectrum we live on and lack of awareness and respect of such. I don’t think my supervisor had any idea how uncomfortable I feel in dresses. However, my gender lead to her belief of her request/requirement being appropriate. I think it is…

What if a supervisor of a specific job in the medical field seriously requested a man to wear dresses and skirts? Would this not be considered harassement? My commentary on my sexuality was in regards to the reality of the gender spectrum we live on and lack of awareness and respect of such. I don’t think my…

I moved to Dublin, Ireland from Austin, Texas in 2012 to study. I have to admit, that I was shocked to find that I was instructed to dress “like the others” in a professional meeting. This was in direct reference to my jeans, pumps and blazer attire in comparison to the other female medical practitioners on my team…