Selling out is all to common in the world, particularly the world of famous people. It appears that Shakira may have been the next victim of this trend. Her latest single, does not reflect well the career and talent of a woman who, until now, produced genuinly creative work.

Girls and women have made dramatic strides toward gender equality in the United States. Role models and opportunities for girls in science, technology, and sports exist today that were not available 50 years ago. Despite these advances, results from a new study show that teenage girls from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds continue to experience sexism.