Sophia San Filippo

ssanfil1@binghamton.edu

10 Articles


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Where Gender and Race Differ: Conservatism and the Transgender Identity

In 2015, transgender issues propelled to the forefront of discussion when former Olympian and renowned member of the Jenner-Kardashian family Bruce Jenner revealed that, despite her anatomical appearance, she had always been...


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A persistent double-standard

The sexuality of women has persistently undergone vehement scrutiny within the United States. Throughout the history of our nation, women have been stripped of their opportunities, reputations and self-worth, and have fallen...


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Do 'All Lives Matter'?

Back in 2013, the world closely watched the State of Florida versus George Zimmerman case, a trial that ultimately resulted in Zimmerman’s acquittal for the murder of 17-year-old African American teen Trayvon...


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Porn sets expectations

The digital age has transformed the accessibility of pornography. With nearly 13 percent of all websites being pornographic, it is safe to say the days of stealing our parents’ dirty VHS tapes...


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Action, not social media, creates environmental change

With the passing of Earth Day on April 22, many took to social media to share rustic photographs, snapshots of ex-getaways and quotes about the grandeur of nature. Much like the poets...


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Trump's worldview unrealistic in dealing with foes

The extent of the controversiality surrounding Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is surely no secret, but what would it mean if the horrid reality of his election were to come true? Apart from...


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Debunking arguments against the Free Nipple campaign

If you are a movie fanatic, you might recall the 1934 classic “It Happened One Night,” starring Clark Gable. Apart from its thoughtful humor and delightful romance, the movie is also significant...


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Don't let your past experience devalue the present

For many, the idea of aging can be a very frightening thing. To see the face you’ve looked at time and time again become etched with the crevices of time and watch...


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Is your makeup formulating sexist conclusions on female capacity?

Recently, while out in public, I overheard one of the most discriminatory and sexist remarks I have ever heard in my life. It went a little something like this: “Hilary Clinton is...


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When it comes to worldwide religious tolerance, DMT could be the answer

Despite its role in bringing forth peace, purpose, prosperity and confluence within societies and the individual, religion is simultaneously noted as one of the world’s most persistent dividing and conflicting forces. Now,...