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OPINION: The sexist views of the public on the Royal Family

Emmy Berger, Staff Writer October 15, 2022
When it comes to the royal family, the public has a long history of holding the wrong people accountable, primarily women. The only way this will be solved is by learning to change the narrative that men can break rules while women cannot.
The SheHawk: What the sitcom Friends can teach us about unchecked sexism and why it matters

The SheHawk: What the sitcom ‘Friends’ can teach us about unchecked sexism and why it matters

Cierra Noffke, Contributing Writer March 25, 2019

It begins with six reasonably close friends lounging about in their favorite dusty coffee shop, telling stories. You can tell they are friends, but not very good ones just yet. You couldn’t see them,...

Where are the statues of women?

Where are the statues of women?

Veronica Wernicke, Assistant Opinion Editor April 13, 2018

Editor’s Note: Veronica Wernicke is a freshman at UNCW majoring in Communication Studies and is the Assistant Opinion Editor for The Seahawk. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of...

New Orleans Saints cheerleaders cheer at a football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers in Louisiana. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)

No cheer for NFL cheerleaders

Samantha Durham, Opinion Editor April 2, 2018

Editor’s Note: Samantha Durham is a senior at UNCW studying sociology. She is the Opinion Editor for The Seahawk and enjoys concentrating her work on social issues. All opinions expressed in this article...

Cam Newton’s sexist remarks on female sports reporters

Cam Newton’s sexist remarks on female sports reporters

Vanessa Dickerson, Staff Writer October 23, 2017

Editor's Note: Vanessa Dickerson is a junior studying Communication. Vanessa also partners with TealTV and has a true passion for broadcasting as well as sports journalism. All opinions expressed in this...

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