UMKC Women's & Gender Studies Program - Latest Comments

Re: In Memoriam: Shona Kelly Wray, 1963-2012 ~ Beloved Colleague and Friend

Leabwylie — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:50:38 -0000

We are so sorry to hear of this sad news. Shona will be missed by so many people an all walks of life and living. She had so much to contribute, what a wise woman she was. God bless the family and friends. Sincerely, Lea Wylie

Re: Class Actions: Why Children of Top Conservatives Support Gay Marriage But Not Abortion

mai.ikaru — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:05:50 -0000

I totally agrees with Tom's argument but then I should emphasize that every one of us have no right to say who lives and dies. We are not God. If we did something, we should be aware and responsible for the consequences, even if we are to have hard life. Love life. <3

Re: How to Stop the Right’s Campaign Against Rape Victims

Neil — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:04:08 -0000

Limiting benefits for rape victims is miniscule and idiotic way to try and bring down the deficit. There much much larger expenditures to cut at that American Really doesn't need. Assistance to distressed individuals is not one of them!

Re: Class Actions: Why Children of Top Conservatives Support Gay Marriage But Not Abortion

Tom — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:15:15 -0000

Abortion is a hard subject for which to choose a side. We don't understand what a woman is experiencing in her life so it is unfair to judge if a woman chooses to have an abortion. Then again, there is the argument that you should live with (and learn from) the 'consequences' of the choices you made. THEN again, the world is overpopulating as it is. THEN again, no one (not even a mother) should have the right to say who lives and who dies. See, how many arguments there are. I consider myself pro-choice and pro-life because there are too many strong points on each side, for me at least, to pick a side.

Re: Mantillas y Rebozos: Hispanic Women’s Views on Sexuality

bethmanb — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:02:49 -0000

Mantillas are lace or silk scarves and rebozos are rectangular garments worn by women in Mexico

Re: African Art Exhibit Featuring Talk by WGS Faculty Maude Wahlman

Neil — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:26 -0000

I have always been partial to the visual abstraction in African art as well as their emphasis on human figures. I am excited to see the exhibit.

Re: Mantillas y Rebozos: Hispanic Women’s Views on Sexuality

Neil — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:51:45 -0000

What does 'Mantillas and Rebozos' mean?