Passivity and Aggression Shape Women in Chess Debates
The piece explores gender bias and psychology in chess, citing Bobby Fischer's dismissal of women players and Elizabeth Saenger's shift from passive to aggressive play. It notes how women face stereotypes, prizes for Best Woman, and how such awards can hinder or help competitive excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Fischer
Nona Gaprindashvili
Elizabeth Saenger
Columbia University Chess Club
Elizabeth
Women in Antiquity course at Barnard sparks debate
The piece describes the sexists themes in classical texts taught by Professor Ann Sheffield. It notes seven Barnard students attend twice weekly and that the course may cross list with history in Spring 75 with added material on art and archaeology. It argues for broader women's studies and highlights misogynistic depictions from Hesiod, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, Ovid and Catullus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Sheffield
Barnard
History
Medeas
Penelopes
Aeschylus
Apollo
Sophocles
Euripedes
Medea
Aristophanes
Catullus
Ovid
Evening events and meetings at Staten Island College
Juliet Mitchell hosts a Women’s Events session in the Student Lounge at 7 15 PM at Staten Island Community College. A Women’s Collective Meeting convenes in the Rear Lounge of McIntosh at 6 PM. The rest is editorial chatter about learning and social mores with no clear event relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliet Mitchell
Staten Island Community College
McIntosh
Removing Barriers at Barnard College
A first person reflection on choosing Barnard College to join a community of academically oriented women. The author argues for less rigid teacher student divides and more informal interactions to build confidence, leadership, and shared insights among women, aiming to expand education through female dialogue and mentorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard College
Barnard
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Asian Women's Coalition
S.U.C
New Paltz
Flo Kennedy
Barnard Annex
Lehman Aud
Edward Stim
Eastern Women's Center
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