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Kentucky Kernel

Joan Snyder, Roses & Weeds, 2013, oil, acrylic, paper maché, fabric, pastel, and dried flowers. Courtesy of the artist. Photo provided by UK Art Museum

UK Art Museum features feminism, abstraction in new exhibits

Natalie Parks September 16, 2019

UK Art Museum is showing two new collections this fall, featuring all women artists. Both installations opened on September 14 and will be open through December 8.Benediction from Bethany Collins is showing...

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Men in laundry commercials a positive step forward for equality

Isabel Phillips January 29, 2019

When I think of feminism, laundry commercials don’t usually come to mind. However, laundry commercials have an interesting history that has followed the trend of the feminist movement.In the 1950’s,...

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Chivalry and feminism can coexist

Kellsie Kennedy October 2, 2018

Feminism has an active presence on UK’s campus and is an increasing topic of discussion in our country. With new waves of female rights battles, female politicians and wage disputes, let’s talk about...

Protesters scaled lamp posts, stoplights and buildings to see the march and chant to the crowds. Women, men and children in major cities around the U.S. marched in support of women’s rights on Saturday, January 21, 2017. 

Class differences and perceptions of female sexuality

Madison Rexroat May 25, 2017

A 2004 study of 53 women in a college dorm revealed that class and income differences can influence academic success for college students. As explored in a more recent 2014 analysis of the study, it also...

Women, men and children in major cities around the U.S. marched in support of women’s rights on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Hundreds of thousands participated in the March on Washington alone, which was proceeded by star-studded speeches and musical performances. 

Almost a million march on Washington D.C.

Marjorie Kirk January 22, 2017

As night fell on the day of rage that began inauguration weekend, the morning brought a new hope that expanded from the National Mall and the White House, to Central Park in New York City and the Embarcadero...

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