Tag: workplace discrimination
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Why Are So Many Women Speaking Out Now? Here’s the Truth
Get Pregnant Fast Why are so many women coming forward now to share their experiences? Why the delay? Why not speak up sooner? The answer is complex and rooted in a long history of oppression. Historical Context Historically, women faced significant barriers that limited their rights and freedoms. For instance, until 1948, women were prohibited…
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Why “Mom” Will Always Be Part of My Bio
Get Pregnant Fast In a widely discussed essay that circulated online some time ago, an expectant mother articulated her decision to omit the term “mom” from her biography. She argued that she did not wish for her identity as a mother to overshadow her other accomplishments. Her concern centered on society’s tendency to narrow women’s…
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Georgia Woman Fired for Menstrual Leak: A Disturbing Case of Workplace Discrimination
Get Pregnant Fast In 2017, amid advancements in menstrual products — from ultra-absorbent pads with wings to reusable menstrual cups and period panties — the stigma surrounding menstruation remains unshaken. Alisha Jenkins, a mother of three from Georgia, faced this stigma head-on when her menstrual cycle led to her termination from her job. Alisha had…