Men

Men

I am a feminist. Dr. Z, duh, it’s obvious through your writing and posts that you’re all about women’s equal rights and opportunities. But did you know I don’t hate men? Hmmm. I love the men in my life and others who support women’s rights. Listen, there are men and women who don’t believe in…

Sorry, Not Sorry

Sorry, Not Sorry

David and I were trying to get back home but Winter Storm Elliot had other plans. Our flight got cancelled. It took another 24 hours to get to San Diego. I was exasperated but I kept t together until we got our luggage. Tired, I turned to maneuver through the crowd. I found a small…

Gender Equity

Gender Equity

One of my best friends said, “I wish I could be as mad as you so I could support RR.” You might think I got mad at her, but I didn’t. Instead, I felt sadness. I mourn the women I know who have accepted poor healthcare, lack of political representation, and not having power over…

Interview: Katie Carrion Dr. Z sits down with San Diego’s Little Dame shop owner Katie Carrion [Part 3 of a 3-part series]*

Interview: Katie Carrion Dr. Z sits down with San Diego’s Little Dame shop owner Katie Carrion [Part 3 of a 3-part series]*

Michelle: Where are the women entrepreneurs that are doing this kind of work and supporting other artists, other people? I looked at different women business associations and I found lawyers, real estate agents, brokers. No, women entrepreneurs, artists, women who are helping to heal people. There is Hera Hub, which is a women’s co-work space,…

Alive with Dr. Zive: Discussion of the Other F-Word-Feminism

Alive with Dr. Zive: Discussion of the Other F-Word-Feminism

The topic of our March 3, 2022 session was feminism. When you hear that word, what immediately comes to mind? What does feminism mean to you? “Feminism is the radical notion that women are people.” -Marie Shear For many, the look, feel, and sound of feminism is one of anger. Those feminists are “man-haters” and…