In conversations about insane media portrayals of feminine beauty ideals, how often do we find ourselves longing for a return to the “good old days”? The days where curvy was in, thin was out, and voluptuous, soft bodies were the trend? I know there have been times where I’ve thought, “my curves would have been […]
Read More Quick Hit: Patriarchal beauty standards HAVEN’T evolved over timeBestlittlelion92 and Ladychaotica21 found this article, showing that teenagers are changing the ideas of feminism, by simply proving they want to be part of it! Check out this link for more details. Truequeerlatte found this article defending HBCUs from claims that they are more homophobic than PWIs. Cpowell92 is shocked by this overt display of […]
Read More Sunday Night SpotlightCheck out our bloggers’ feminist picks of the week: YourKnightinShiningTutu recommends this article about Lifetime’s reality television show “Preacher’s Daughters,” and how it is a direct representation of purity culture’s insane standards, stereotyping, and guilt-placing.
Read More Sunday Night SpotlightRedheadfemme found an interesting article on Feministing about Arizona’s new discriminatory legislation. lfleetwood loves that a Tucson Pizzeria is showing support for LGBT rights when such a discriminatory bill has just been passed. If you’re in the area, this is the place you might considering eating discrimination-free!
Read More Sunday Night SpotlightBringing you the best in feminist news from the past week! MyManifesta wants to share this awesome resource from The STD Project. For anyone living with an STD or anyone who wants to learn more about them, this site has it all – even resources to help deal with fighting the stigma and talking to […]
Read More Sunday Night SpotlightBringing you the best in feminist news for your reading pleasure! Redheadfemme found an article on Feministing about Scotland’s recent legalization of same-sex marriage! Bestlittlelion92 asks, “Could Barbie be more feminist then you think? Check out Time’s opinion on the matter!” ChelleBelle found a great article exploring veteran unemployment rates. The article talks about how […]
Read More Sunday Night SpotlightThe rise of social media has quickly become the principle means of infiltrating our consciousness with masses of viral messages, images, and social critiques. As such, we’ve no doubt been inundated with countless videos, memes, and blog posts that discuss the juxtaposition of reality and ideal, the very crux of which has infamously taken on […]
Read More Photoshopping Chronicles: An Exercise in Self-AcceptanceCheck out our bloggers’ top reading picks of the week! Tohellwithsugarandspice and SarahStar77 feel that for this week in feminism an important highlight was that Jewel a junior in college from Virginia has started a petition to have Disney create a plus size “Disney Princess.” They think this is important as all of Disney’s princesses […]
Read More Sunday Night SpotlightAs I wrap up another semester with ShoutOut!, I can’t help but reflect on how the past few months have continued to shape my journey with developing my feminism. I began this semester with a piece called “Feminist Girl Meets (Real) World”, where I discussed my first encounters with challenges to my feminism in the […]
Read More Calling upon the past to pave the way for the futureCheck out what our bloggers found most newsworthy in this week’s edition of Sunday Night Spotlight! Houseofadoll wants to share this link. It takes a brief look at the role Miley Cyrus has, and is, playing in shaping the feminist world today. She, unlike many female pop stars, even admits to the public that she […]
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