Greta Pano
School
University Of Wisconsin - Madison
University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Expertise
LGBTQ Issues In Higher Ed, Media's Portrayal Of Women's Beauty Standards, The Gender Pay Gap And Workplace Sexism
- Greta worked as a research assistant at the Wisconsin Women's Council where she assisted with writing a report on the gender wage gap in Wisconsin.
- As an instructor for an Intro to Women's Studies class, Greta taught undergrads about topics related to gender and sex in society, including stereotypes and norms, beauty ideals in the media, intersectionality, women's history, and feminism.
- She was selected to present her paper "Library Resources for LGBTQ Youth: Resisting Censorship and Discrimination" at an LGBTQ conference in Milwaukee, WI.
Experience
Greta's background in women's studies has fostered her passion for social justice and writing about various topics related to women and members of the LGBTQ community. From working as a reproductive healthcare assistant at Planned Parenthood to teaching college students, she has had a range of experiences related to advocating for women's rights. Greta's time in grad school fostered her love of writing on diverse feminist topics – her master's thesis was a feminist analysis of women's studies library collections at academic institutions. Greta has written for BestColleges' diversity and inclusion blog, with a focus on LGBTQ+ issues in college sports, libraries, and discrimination on campuses.
Education
Greta has bachelor's degrees in English and gender studies and master's degrees in women's studies and library and information studies.
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Stories By Greta Pano
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Fights are unavoidable in relationships, and you'll have to navigate such disagreements with your partner; however, this requires conflict resolution skills.
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Kourtney Kardashian's openness about the impact IVF has had on her mental health is a sign of solidarity to those struggling with it.
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If you've been growing out your nails only to have one break, fear not! Here's how to use silk wraps to fix your nail without having to sacrifice length.
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Women are warning others about instances of harassment, threats, aggression, or sexual violence. But the process comes with risks.
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It's distressing seeing someone you love in a toxic relationship. Here's how you can support them without driving a wedge between the two of you.
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Netflix's The Ultimatum: Queer Love promises all the must-watch drama of reality TV, but with lesbian and non-binary couples at the center.
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Weaponized incompetence in the workplace can be tricky to spot, but this guide will help you decipher whether or not you're being taken advantage of.
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The technique mascara cocktailing is a rising trend that offers the same look as wearing false eyelashes but without all the hassle.
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With such a wide range of conditions and ways to treat them, it's important not to spread misinformation that could result in misdiagnosis.
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Some folks with tattoos may wonder, will permanent hair removal work for me? And more importantly, is it safe?
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Although hair oiling can have incredible benefits for your tresses, it's important to educate yourself on the cultural origins of this Ayurvedic practice.
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Rabid fandom isn't anything new. But what happens when a fandom takes to insulting women simply for associating with their favorite heartthrob?