Groundhog Day

During this week's episode, we revisit new iterations of old challenges in equity and inclusion. Dr. Lisa and Dr. Shaunna examine a recent college women's basketball brawl, take a look at even more Oscar night nuances, and end on a lighter note with a small and simple win in women's ice hockey equity.

Phase 1 [2:20]: "Cat Fight"? Dr. Shaunna's dad called attention to the on-court brawl between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Louisiana State University Tigers. Fights in sport are nothing new, but let's look at it differently. Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa were less concerned about the fight and more concerned about how diametrically opposed the responses were from head coaches Dawn Staley (African American female) and Kim Mulkey (white female). Nuanced oppression abounds within gender.

Phase 2 [13:45]: Oscar Worthy? The nominations and award winners come up annually in the podcast, but this time it's a bit different. What does it mean when we reward oppressive narratives that rarely -- if ever -- fully vocalize those who are targeted, harmed, and often eradicated? White men's "victories" remain Oscar worthy (insert bombastic side-eye here) while other narratives rarely even make it to the cutting room floor.

Phase 3 [27:15]: 'See My Name' Campaign in Women's Hockey. During a March 8th match up between Toronto and Montreal, a sponsor shows how easy it can be to create equity with simple changes. Special jerseys featuring women's names at the bottom will hopefully become the standard.