Special Issue2021
Women's History Month
Virginity
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
BHS Women’s Student Union Files Title IX Lawsuit Against Department of Education
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 The lawsuit claims Title IX regulations instituted under the Trump administration take away prior protections and will increase sexual harassment in schools.
Male Dominance Proves to Be Root of the Wage Gap in Athletics
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 From coaching positions to a demographic of male viewership, misogyny prevails in all aspects of the world of women’s sports.
Celebrating the Women of Berkeley
Sunday, March 21, 2021 In honor of Women’s History Month, the Jacket highlights several women who have made a difference in our community, whether that be through education, arts, healthcare, business, or other essential work.
2021 Presents All Female Candidates for ASB President and Vice President
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 The Jacket interviewed this year’s candidates to bring you a comprehensive overview of each team’s platform.
Artist Spotlight: Miumi Shipon
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Shipon, a junior at BHS and a visual artist, poet, and dancer, finds inspiration in traditional and modern Japanese culture and feminist punk.
Holds Her Tongue
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Berkeley Women Demonstrate Resilience Against Pandemic Struggles
Saturday, March 13, 2021 Both across the world and in Berkeley, working women have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
Women at BHS Continue the Fight for Representation in Curriculum
Saturday, March 13, 2021 BHS has a long history of brave women fighting for more inclusivity. Today, young women at BHS are following in their footsteps, as well as carving their own new path.
The Connection Between Violent Extremism and Sexism Must Be Addressed
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 There is a clear pattern of violent extremism often being motivated by sexism, and this must immediately be addressed by schools to reduce occasions of violence.
Women’s Day Roundtable Brings Together Diverse Perspectives
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 The discussion brought together several female leaders and activists from around the Bay Area.
Casual Use of ‘Female’ Is More Harmful Than it Seems
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Calling women “females” outside of a medical or scientific context is reductive and dehumanizing, and use of the word casually should be avoided.
Lack of Female Media Executives Leads to Inaccurate Representation of Women
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 The glass ceiling is harder to break when all the female characters we see on television occupy stereotypically feminine roles.
Lacking Sufficient Pay, Female Basketball Players Look Overseas
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 In the United States, NBA players make nearly ten times the salary of their female counterparts, a fact that drives so many WNBA players abroad.
