On March 26th, 2024, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and attend a webinar called Caring for a Caregiver hosted by Women for Madison. Megan Shanker, assistant director for Women from Madison, introduced the event and what this network was about. Women for Madison is a network of alumni, parents, and students […]
Read More what does it mean to be a caregiver?Have you ever considered having a child? Millions of people around the world would love the opportunity to one day bear a child of their own. Unfortunately, the idea of having a child seems nearly impossible for many due to numerous expenses that come with children. While there are endless costs to consider such as […]
Read More Childbirth: An Expensive IssueGender bias in healthcare is extensive. Workers in the healthcare system and patients can hold bias beliefs about one’s gender. The healthcare system can be severely impacted by this and can lead to inadequate treatment or environment. What is gender bias? Gender bias is when someone is favorable or prejudice toward one gender over the […]
Read More Gender Bias in healthcareIn July of 2023, the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, and her administration allocated $1 million for a pilot program that will allow sex workers to have free healthcare. There have been a plethora of opinions surrounding this decision with the focus heavily falling on sex workers and whether or not they deserve to […]
Read More Politics of Deservingness: Sex Work and HealthcareThis post was edited on October 18 by FemmeInAction Mental illness is on the rise, impacting 1 in 5 adults in America, according to the CDC. While mental illness is extremely relevant, it remains a topic that is surrounded by stigma and misinformation. When we intersect sexuality and mental health, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, we […]
Read More Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQ+ CommunityThe World Health Organization views health care as a fundamental human right. If this is true, why can rural hospitals not keep their doors open? Between 2010-2022 more than 130 hospitals had to close due to a lack of funding and limited healthcare professionals. There are many causes of this, including the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
Read More rural areas need hospitals tooMenstruation, the natural process by which a woman’s body sheds the lining of the uterus every month, has been subject to shame and stigma for centuries. The social stigma around menstruation has led to a lack of education, resources, and access to menstrual products for women worldwide. Down below I will explore the roots of […]
Read More Taboo of MenstruationThis post was edited on March 21, 2023 by theartfemale TW: Blog talks about violence, child abuse, and mental illness. Recently you might have heard of a case where a mother was accused of strangling her three children and attempted to take her own life on January 24,2023. Her name is Lindsay Clancy. It is […]
Read More postpartum PsychosisA couple days ago, I went shopping with my boyfriend since both of us were in need of our usual basic necessities. When we were checking out, I was shocked to see how much more I was spending than him. We each purchased one package of razors and a stick of deodorant of the same […]
Read More women’s fight on pink taxI often hear about self-care, love, and growth being discussed among my friends and on social media platforms like Tik Tok and Instagram. Although growing up I thought I understood what self-care and growth are, it rarely occurred to me what they actually looked like, or what it takes to grow. I often thought about […]
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