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    Navigating ​sexual harassment in the workplace 

    November 6, 2023 /

    Tips for navigating sexual harassment at your workplace as a woman  Courtesy of Joel Muniz  Some may say that the world is making progress towards equality for women in the workplace (which on the surface level, is true) however, there is still an unfortunate reality in that under the surface, women are still experiencing far more sexual abuse and harassment within the workplace than men.   In ​the current ​world, after the resurgence of the ​#​MeToo movement, more women are coming forward about their experiences of enduring sexual harassment and abuse by calling out their male bosses or superiors and refusing to stay silent. This is a substantial and empowering step…

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  • Lifestyle & Family

    My apologies: The habit of saying sorry

    May 29, 2023 /

    Two women discuss over-apologizing and how to stop Sorry! Oh, that was a tree. Elizabeth Shaw is a Toronto-based administrative professional and mother who struggles with a nasty habit that bothers her from time to time: Being overly polite and apologetic.  Shaw believes her habit partly stems from her client-facing career. She says she will apologize even when a mistake is someone else’s to make the other person more comfortable. Often, she will apologize when clients fail to understand her explanation of something.  It’s not just Shaw who feels the need to be overly accommodating and apologetic. Other women, like stay-at-home mom Jenni McGuire of Toronto, feel the same way.   McGuire…

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    Safety in the Six

    July 12, 2022 /

    A woman’s guide to personal safety in Toronto Urban centres are inherently risky spaces to navigate.  This risk increases exponentially for those who identify as women, especially those who are alone. According to the 2016 census, Toronto is home to a population of more than two million people, making it the largest city in Canada and the fourth largest city in North America.  This makes for a bustling, diverse metropolis, but it also raises safety concerns for women living in the city. It is never a woman’s fault if she is attacked or made uncomfortable, but there are ways to combat and/or avoid unwanted advances.  The following list covers some…

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