Being a woman means your life comes with a playbook. You’ll get married in your twenties, have kids around thirty, and then you can finally relax. You’ve beaten the clock. We’re taught that women’s bodies come with an expiration date. We’re ticking time bombs, ready to go off at any second, and settling down before […]
Read More THE DOUBLE STANDARD OF THE BIOLOGICAL CLOCKRomantic comedies generate a perception of love that frequently reinforces gender expectations. This discrepancy between dreams and reality can put strain on people, particularly women. The last-minute airport chase, the big confession in the rain, and the notion that if it’s “real love,” it will be evident, effortless, and all-consuming are all moments that we have all […]
Read More Rom-Coms vs. RealityIt’s no secret that worldwide, women carry far more of the culinary responsibilities at home than men. In 2023, women over doubled men in the number of meals cooked within the average household. Despite this outsized role in food preparation at home, women have consistently struggled to break through in the restaurant industry. In the […]
Read More The Secret ingredient is Feminism?We’ve all heard it before. Women just know when something is wrong. Women have intuition. A gut feeling. A sixth sense. But what if women’s intuition isn’t mystical at all? What if it’s survival? From a young age, girls are taught to be aware. We are told not to walk alone at night. We are […]
Read More Women’s Intuition Isn’t Magic, It’s SurvivalDo you ever imagine what it would be like to live a life where women don’t have to be in debilitating pain once a month for most of their lives? That is the dream of women everywhere who experience hardships during their menstrual cycle. Sadly, it is something women must face in their lives, and […]
Read More The True Enemy of Periods: MenPhoto by oliveeoyl Overview I’m a champion of being a lifelong learner. Throughout college, my perspective has been challenged and expanded and I’ve realized that JMU wide array of opportunities, including both educational and experimental, that students should take advantage of. A recent event, Beyond Binaries with Robyn Ochs, took place on Thursday, November 2nd […]
Read More Beyond binaries with robyn ochsIn the United States, we have witnessed an increase in women’s participation in politics. From heads of state to local representatives, women are breaking through the glass ceiling. Women’s representation in politics is not merely a matter of gender balance; it is a testament to the power of diversity and representation. Rebecca Leppert and Drew […]
Read More The Impact of Women in Politics: Representation Matters“Everyone wants to experience pleasure, why is society so shameful for wanting that?” – Adrienne Maree Brown Earlier this month I attended the first-ever JMU hosted, Queer Teach-in. This campus event provided an all-day long event with speakers, activities, and insight into the LGBTQ+ curriculum that is missing from our campus. I attended the virtual […]
Read More “Pleasure Activism” with Adrienne Maree BrownSince Halloween and Halloween activities are upcoming, now is the time to talk about the pressures of presenting “sexy” during the holiday. Halloween is annually on October 31st, but the celebration and preparation begin before that date for many adults who do participate in dressing up. Halloween is commonly known for children wearing costumes representing […]
Read More pressures of dressing “sexy” for halloween“C’mon, smile for me” Working in the restaurant industry, I’ve heard this statement countless times while greeting tables or just simply minding my own business. When a man tells me to smile for them, I feel as though they feel entitled to make me smile for their own entertainment, like an object. But if I […]
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