Posts tagged Sexism

Skydiving - Sexy, Sex Positive or Just Sexist?

Sexy, sex positive or sexist - do you know the difference?

Danielle WilliamsDanielle WilliamsMarch 29, 2020skydiving, Racism, Woman of Color, African American, Sexism Comments

7 Reasons Why Your Outdoor Friends Are Not Good Allies

So how do you know if your outdoor friends are good allies? And what do you do if they’re not? Here are seven reasons why they may be taxing the hell out of your emotional health.

Danielle WilliamsDanielle WilliamsMay 9, 2019Racism, Sexism, Misogyny, Homophobia, Transphobia, Fear, Anxiety, Backcountry, Race, Hiking, Allyship, Colorism, Listicle, Guide, Editorial, Greatest Hits, Friendship Comments

No, Where Are You Really From? Women of Color In Skydiving Speak, Pt 2

‘No where are you really from’ is a familiar question for Women of Color who are constantly asked to either prove our American-ness or explain our Other-ness when we really just want to sit-fly.

Nadia Mercado, Danielle Williams, Caroline HsuJean Nguyen, Caroline Hsu, Nadia Mercado, Dr. Swati Varshney, Danielle Williams April 24, 2018Mentorship, Strong Women, Skydiving, Women of Color, Skydive, Racism, Sexism, Colorism, Sexual harassment Comments

No, Where Are You Really From? Women of Color in Skydiving Speak, Pt I

“We are not asking for it and women shouldn’t be expected to smile and silently put up with this harassment so we can be part of the skydiving community.”

Skydiving as a Woman of Color

Team Blackstar gave me the freedom to stop pretending I don't notice when I'm the only person of color at my drop-zone. Yes we see color. And we realize the lack of diversity isn't a neutral thing.

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