feminism

The ‘Identity Transparency’ Conundrum

By, Ashley Crimaldi As I was applying for summer internships this past spring, I had a lot of difficulty determining what to include on my resume. My first thought? Everything! But on second thought, I wondered if including everything I’m involved with might have cost me an opportunity. I call this ‘Identity Transparency’. As a [...]

July 10, 2009 3 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

How Gender Roles Affect the Women of Public Relations

By, Roland Cailles As a public relations person, I have the pleasure of working with some of the most talented and creative women in the professional world. My industry, known for its fast-paced lifestyle and feminine-friendly working environment, is filled with women. And yet, though women out number men at most agencies, it’s an industry [...]

June 30, 2009 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Observations of a Teenage Sister

By, Ashley Crimaldi Written in 2008 My little sister is fourteen years old, and she is beautiful. She has perfect straight white teeth, a toned tan body, perfect complexion and mysterious green eyes. She also has a great personality, a free spirit and a fun sense of humor. Sometimes I wonder if people notice those [...]

March 17, 2009 2 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Tales of “Woe” from Girls Who Date Bankers

My sister sent me a link to a New York Times article which I found as oddly addicting and bizarre as an issue of US Weekly. The article is called, “It’s The Economy, Girlfriend.” The article highlights a group of twentysomething aged women in New York City who started a support group called “Dating a [...]

January 30, 2009 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Financial Savvy is Sexy in 2009

Did you know that women could not obtain a mortgage without a male cosigner as recently as the 1970’s, even if they were head of their household? Neither did I. Like most bank employees, I am required to complete monthly compliance training on different topics. The training I completed yesterday was on Fair Lending. I [...]

December 9, 2008 3 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →