The Tampon Shortage is a Feminist Issue
Menstruating-people across the country lost access to period products; however, certain populations have “blamed” for this shortage more than others.
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NewsRoom Roundup September 14th, 2022
On September 14th, we discussed local, national, and global news from feminist standpoints. This included information about a local professor aiming to educate college students on the election process, a governor in South Carolina introducing a 15-week abortion ban, and a Saudi Arabian woman being prosecuted for tweets. Local: Professor Bobby G. Gentry of Bridgewater […]
Read More NewsRoom Roundup September 14th, 2022Oh you’re in pain? Get over it. – U.S Healthcare system
As women living in the United States, I’m sure we have all been to the doctors and physicians who have these amazing mission statements about quality care, equality and just systems. But, have you ever actually experienced it? Probably not, especially if you are a black woman living in the United States. Black women are […]
Read More Oh you’re in pain? Get over it. – U.S Healthcare systemSwipe left or swipe right?
Tinder. The Mecca of college dating. When a college student swipes right on Tinder, what might be going through their heads? “Omg he’s so cute”, “I would love to fuck her”, or “Damn she’s fire”. College students instantly reveal their inner SLUT as soon as they open the app. Can you blame them though? Imagine […]
Read More Swipe left or swipe right?Facing BARRIERS: WOMEN AND DISABILITIES
Despite individuals with disabilities account for a large portion of the population, there is still a lack of advocacy and proper policies to accommodate these individuals. This is due to barriers many people with disabilities face such as fewer economic opportunities, higher poverty as well as access to necessary health resources. These barriers make it […]
Read More Facing BARRIERS: WOMEN AND DISABILITIESIs jmu a feminist institution?
A look at the history of leadership at jmu Like me, I’m sure you’ve heard the joke “she went to college to get an MRS degree,” more than once. My experience at JMU has actually broadened my ideas as a feminist, so the concept of only going to college to meet a man seems foreign. […]
Read More Is jmu a feminist institution?w.o.M.E.N Silenced No more. Taking Back the Power
Shhhhh!!!… W.O.M.E.N, Women. What does the word mean? What value does it hold? When you look at yourself what do you see? In today’s society the definition of what it means to be a woman has changed in so many ways. Going back in history we were seen not as an individual but as an […]
Read More w.o.M.E.N Silenced No more. Taking Back the PowerWOMEN WITH CANCER: WIGS AND DIGS
Cancer. This word holds power before it’s a connection to a human being. Women with cancer. These words hold power, bias, and judgment as a result of gender. When I imagine a woman with cancer, I instantly feel the pain of breast cancer. The pink ribbons, pity, and a potential mastectomy. Many of us know […]
Read More WOMEN WITH CANCER: WIGS AND DIGSadhd and eating disorders in women: Why nobody gives a sh*t
My doctor asks, “Is there a record of any eating disorders in your family medical history?” and I start laughing right there in the awkwardly small office, it echoes off the walls until I realize I am an adult and I have to answer.
Read More adhd and eating disorders in women: Why nobody gives a sh*tFinding your power in relationships
The word “codependency” refers to an individual being emotionally and/or psychologically reliant on their partner. These kinds of codependent relationships are more common than one would think and not every individual can realize they’re in one. As a feminist, the main focus is on finding individual power and being true to one’s self. This blog […]
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ShoutOut! James Madison University 