The Gender Equality Club, founded by Genevieve Kettleson and Anna Nelson, is new at Glenbard South. Kettleson said, “The club is to educate and promote gender equality not just during school hours, but in students’ everyday lives.”

Nelson added, “The club provides a place where students can ask questions that they have about gender equality, and students can discuss it without worrying about sounding offensive.

Nelson said that many students may have strong opinions about gender equality, and the club has provided an outlet for them to voice these opinions. Kettleson said, “Gender equality is definitely something very important to me and others at Glenbard South, and I wanted to find a way for them to talk about the issues together.”

Kettleson said, “There is definitely something for everybody.” She mentioned that specifically students who have been interested in political issues and their role in society would enjoy the club.

Nelson stated, “People who are curious or confused about what gender equality really is would benefit from the Gender Equality Club because of all the misconceptions.”

During its first meeting members, discussed issues regarding gender that have been important in society. In the future they have planned to discuss interesting articles in groups and also view a movie that has been related to gender equality. Nelson hoped, “The club will cause some kind of change in Glenbard South’s beliefs and actions, therefore, raising awareness in what is going on worldwide.”