Ocho de Marzo: What Women’s Day Means in Mexico 

by María José Alvarez Toribio (‘27) Trigger Warnings: mentions of femicide, sexual assault, violence, and domestic abuse. I spent a long time being told lies about feminism and what it means to be a feminist. Many people misinterpret feminism, deeming it synonymous with man-hating, but this could not be further from the truth. Before I moved to the US three years ago, I wasn’t aware … Continue reading Ocho de Marzo: What Women’s Day Means in Mexico 

The Sexist Rejection of Women In Formula 1

by María José Alvarez Toribio (‘27) Formula 1 consists of a yearly car racing season (usually from March to November), in which two drivers from each of the 10 teams must compete, driving at above 220 mph through about 23 complex tracks around the world. Each of these races is called a Grand Prix. Formula 1 is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, also … Continue reading The Sexist Rejection of Women In Formula 1