discrimination Archives – The Statesman

Hungary’s neo-nationalism poses dangerous threat to social order

by Fanni FranklOpinionsDecember 8, 2019December 8, 2019

Nationalism is common among many nations today and is often perceived as the driving force that allows people to unite under a shared identity of a common culture and/or language.

The census omits Middle Eastern and North African identities

by shakeb ZiaOpinionsOctober 23, 2019October 23, 2019

With the 2020 Census approaching, many Americans will find themselves disappointed to see a new ethnic/racial category missing from the nation’s largest survey.

Why feminist education is important

by Xenia GonikbergOpinionsOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

The idea of feminism has been rooted in American history since the 1840s, with the Seneca Falls Convention paving the way for the concept of gender equality. Beginning in 2012, fourth-wave feminism has evolved due to more liberal beliefs.

Don’t make it tougher for people with disabilities

by Joshua BlakeOpinionsOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

I decided to look up “Disability Reporting Jobs” on Google, with hopes of receiving information regarding job openings for journalists with disabilities such as myself. The results that popped up were articles about employment issues involving people with disabilities and how Social Security can help if you have one. Although none of this was relevant to my situation, I did find one article intriguing.

SBU hosts its first ever diversity and inclusion conference

by Maya BrownNews Top StoryOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

Stony Brook University (SBU) hosted its first “Ignite The Student Leader in You,” a seven-hour diversity and inclusion conference on Saturday, Oct. 19 in the Student Activities Center.

Stony Brook University hosts annual Commons Day

by Gabby PardoNewsOctober 19, 2019October 19, 2019

Transgender author Janet Mock spoke at Stony Brook University’s Commons Day, opening up about her experiences with love, discrimination and identity.

Misandry in feminism is real and needs to be addressed

by Andrew InfantinoOpinionsSeptember 15, 2019September 22, 2019

In the wake of #MeToo and Brett Kavanaugh, feminists have become increasingly vocal that men should be held accountable for sexual misconduct and discrimination.

Anti-Semitism thrives in silence — we have to fight it

by Rachel ParkerOpinionsNovember 10, 2018November 11, 2018

When I was 11 years old and sitting on the school bus, a boy came up to me and stuck up his hand an inch away from my face. On his palm, lazily scribbled in pen, was a swastika.

Mental health is not culture blind

by Karina GerryArts Top StoryOctober 3, 2018October 4, 2018

Attitudes toward mental health often vary between people of different cultures. Their teachings and religious beliefs often affect the way they view the mentally ill, and the nature of mental health itself.

Stony Brook should pay attention to racism in its kitchens

by Tuhin ChakrabartiOpinionsOctober 3, 2018October 3, 2018

In my brief experience working at West Side Dining, I could not believe what I saw, which is why I quit after my first day.