Being queer in both straight and LGBTQ+ spaces can be mentally taxing I work with a close-knit group of fellow college students. We talk about our personal lives, complain about classes, and occasionally go out together on weekends. Some of them, like me, identify as queer. At the office, I made a lighthearted joke when […]
Read More Too much, but also not enoughJust over the past year the United States has spent over 9.23 billion dollars on conversion therapy. Not only is this an absurd amount of money, this is highly immoral and should be done away with immediately, a complete federal ban is in order. Attempting to “convert” LGBTQ young people that were subject to conversion […]
Read More Battle for a ban“I can’t believe how much muscle she is building, does she want to look like a man?” “It is crazy how even though you are a woman, you are able to lift more than him.” “She should probably lift lighter weights so she gets toned, rather than getting bulky.” These are just a few of […]
Read More Let’s talk about female weight-liftersFood is the center of world, it’s what connects all of us. Sadly the restaurant industry doesn’t proportionately employee an equal number of men and women chefs. “Food and Feminism” looks at the line between cooking being a domestic duty for women and it being a career for men.
Read More Food and FeminismI am a junior transfer student here at James Madison University. Therefore, switching from a community college to a university…calls for quite the culture shock overall. As someone who enjoys the gym 24/7, you could call me a “gym enthusiast” if you will. In this blog post, I will be discussing my personal experience as […]
Read More GYM CULTURE v. GENDER GAP: A GYM ENTHUSIAST PERSPECTIVEA compiled list of visual artists online to support, including growing Instagram and TikTok painters and small business owners.
Read More Feminist Visual Artists to Check OutEuphoria is a critically acclaimed TV show that has dominated the media for its star-studded cast, racy scenes and plot lines, and approach to portraying sexuality in a way that no other show has done before. While much of the show has been chastised for presenting “crazy women,” I feel this is due to the fact that […]
Read More Beyond the glitter: a feminist perspective on euphoriaWhile for some, consent during sexual activity is a well-known practice, for others it is not as innate. This can lead to a tremendous amount of issues, especially on a college campus. At JMU, there are forces acting to prevent the outcomes that may result from a lack of knowledge of consent (i.e., rape, sexual […]
Read More Breaking the Stigma: Saying No ≠ PrudeEver wonder why people always seem to blame the victims and not the perpetrator? Well after watching the hit TV show, the Tinder Swindler on Netflix and seeing the comments made about the victims, I began to wonder why they are blaming all these young girls, and not the man who did this to them. […]
Read More Victim blaming &perpetrator Praising@happygirl In March of 2019, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s 28 members and part of there organization filed a lawsuit against the discrimination in compensation against this womens sports team. Fast forward almost 4 years to February of 2022 and the class action lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation has finally been settled. A […]
Read More The US women’s national soccer teams’ settlement is just the beginning
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