So many times, men and women alike have joked about the idea that being a woman is expensive. Although those jokes are usually based on generalized stereotypes that exaggerate the amount of money that women willingly spend on services for their nails, hair, make-up and their shoes, and clothing. Rarely is a joke completely devoid […]
The InStepp Blog: Our Perspective
Visit the InStepp Blog often to get our perspective on issues and local events. Our bloggers continually scan the internet looking for news, ideas and other information of potential interest to our readers.
“Why Are You So Dark?”: How Colorism Impacts The Mental Health Of Black Women
As of today, every darker-skinned black woman I have met has expressed some sort of former feeling of inadequacy due to the color of their skin. Despite them coming from different walks of life, their woeful tales have all shared chronological similarities. They were all once care-free little girls who didn’t think a bit about […]
Behind the Camera
It is award season again, where those in entertainment are celebrated by their peers. Even in the midst of a pandemic, the show goes on and awards are presented and already some milestones have been hit. This year the Golden Globes for the first time in its history had 3 women nominated for best director: […]