A woman’s wedding day, a day that is supposed to be filled with compassion and joy for everyone around. And, most of the time it is, and I am not here to say that these traditions still instilled should jeopardize anyone’s happiness. Everyone is free to think and do what they want, my goal is […]
Read More 4 Sexist Wedding Traditions You Hadn’t Really Thought AboutThe laws created echo the continuous struggles of women and other marginalized groups. Laws are the culmination and the realization that our patriarchal society has created from its inception. The laws that have been created by our society came into being during the revolutionary war and the subsequent creation of the Declaration of Independence. These […]
Read More Women and Controversial TopicsI have always loved movies. They are a way to unwind, to lose yourself. A means of entertainment but also, at times, enlightenment. Growing up, “movie nights” were a big thing in my family. We would pick movies, make themed snacks and drinks and hunker down. So naturally, whenever I come home, “movie nights” are […]
Read More Top 5 Sexist, Chauvinistic & Demeaning Movie Scenes(Trigger Warning: I speak about sexual assault and suicide. Please do not read if you can’t. Thank you.) South Korea is notorious for its’ music industry: most notably dubbed ‘K-Pop’ or Korean Pop. Kpop has been topping charts worldwide and obtaining awards for many things. Under the glitz and glam of this colorful music comes […]
Read More What it means to be a female idol in South Korea.It is not new information that women experience sexism in the science field. For many, this is “normal” and there cannot be change until there are more women in the field, right? However, no one seems to be talking about the experiences women in the science field have to deal with on a daily basis […]
Read More Sexism in ScienceHey fellas. So, if you are like me and you believe in equality then you, too, are a feminist! I know right, kind of a crazy concept but it’s true. Now I will admit that in order to be an effective feminist, there is just a bit more you need to do. With my final […]
Read More How to be a Male FeministIf you read my previous post, you know I talked about how I am obsessed with Love Island (if you have not read it, you should! Then come back to this post.) I always felt like you could not be a feminist, and support these types of shows, but I am learning you can, and […]
Read More How to be a Feminist and Watch Love IslandTo all the “should and shouldn’t haves” I’ve received and all the things I wish I had said… “You should have covered up more” “You shouldn’t get turned on by my knee caps and shoulder blades” “You shouldn’t have drank so much” “You shouldn’t want to fuck an unconscious body” “You should have […]
Read More To-DO ListFeminism and Capitalism Can’t Coexist It’s a corporate trend you see often, companies bringing social justice and advocacy into their marketing platforms. During pride month you see companies like Amazon constantly plastering the rainbow flag all over social media, billboards, and advertisements. Clothing companies like Aerie make body positivity a large part of their advertising […]
Read More Feminism and Capitalism Can’t CoexistI can’t concentrate My mind hanging on by a thread I can’t even think straight My thoughts won’t cooperate Like racing wildfires, they’re so widespread I can’t concentrate Am I gaining weight again? Another diet has been misled I can’t even think straight Wait — What was I thinking about again? I […]
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