By Mary Barby P. Badayos-Jover, PhD Today is International Women’s Day. A few years ago this would have passed as any other day for many of us. Now, we are overwhelmingly reminded of it in surprising, sometimes unlikely, ways—from text messages of merchants, to store discounts exclusive for women, amusing restaurant gimmicks and even
March 8, 2021
By Mary Barby P. Badayos-Jover At least a week has passed since February 14 and we were reminded that despite the pandemic, clichés and gender stereotypes still abound. What I found rather interesting this year is the promotion of the so-called “Single Awareness Day” alongside declarations of “couple milestones” and other obligatory cheesiness. Perhaps
February 24, 2021
By Mary Barby P. Badayos-Jover, PhD Time and again we encounter rape-slay cases that would be the talk of the town, for various reasons—the people involved are well-known personalities or the events leading up to the case leave us riveted on every sordid detail that crops up. Three weeks into 2021 and Filipinos are
January 19, 2021