In my previous post, I discussed how beauty standards meant to oppress women continue to prevail even when women make up the majority of athletes within a sport meant to be a safe space for all types of people. While I focused on mindsets of many women in the sport in my last post, it […]
Read More “Does this flag make me look skinny?” pt. 2Have you heard of the term “pick-me girl”? It is defined by Urban Dictionary as “a girl who seeks male validation by indirectly or directly insinuating that she is ‘not like the other girls’”. Even if this is the first time you’ve heard the term, chances are you have encountered some pick-me characteristics. Where did […]
Read More Stop Picking On Pick Me GirlsWinter guard is called a “sport of the arts” because of the mix of artistry and physical demands, but it also rings true when it comes to gender stereotypes found in both performing arts and sports. Even though the guard may spend hours on hair, makeup, and are clad in sequin studded, vibrant uniforms, the […]
Read More “does this flag make me look skinny?” pt. 1JD Vance has been fixated on the United States having “more babies” long before being sworn in as Vice President. Vance complained in a 2021 interview with Fox News of US democrats being “a bunch of childless cat ladies”. While he has since expressed regret for how he phrased this statement, he has stood by […]
Read More why are birth rates in the us declining?By now I am sure we have all heard about Sean Combs aka P. Diddy’s arrest, and if not allow me to go into a brief overview of the situation. Diddy has been facing backlash since 2023 when his ex-girlfriend filed a lawsuit against him claiming he took part in sex trafficking and she accused […]
Read More One thousand bottles of baby oil?!?!?!The Barbie movie took the world by storm within the past year. The film brought along many different opinions from viewers. Many individuals felt that the movie encapsulated what feminism was all about, while others seemed to heavily disagree. Some viewers criticized the movie for building up women, at the expense of tearing down men. […]
Read More SHAKIra versus the barbie movieClimate change has been a key topic in society and the political arena for several years. Different strategies to preserve the earth’s climate have been pushed, but I rarely see people discuss the impact gender may have on the state of the planet. Many arguments have surfaced discussing how the consumption of animal products leads […]
Read More what impact do women have on climate change?Last week, a groundbreaking four-part documentary was released on the popular streaming site Max, about the behind the scenes of all of our favorite Nickelodeon shows. Our generation grew up on shows like Victorious, Zoey 101, The Amanda show, Drake and Josh, and iCarly. We idolized the actors, adored the shows, and dreamed of being […]
Read More Quiet on Set: a WAKE-UP call for parents everywhereAs a college student, I see fellow students on my way to class every day and let me tell you, I am so influenced by what people are wearing. I really am. I observe myself in the mirror in-between classes and I don’t have any makeup on, my sweatpants are baggy, and my sweatshirts are […]
Read More Beauty standards: Let’s Talk About ItYouth sports are a huge part of kids’ identities, development, and physical and mental well-being. So, why are kids all over the world being purposely barred from participating? On January 28, 2024, a 9-year-old girl was harassed by a fully grown man for simply trying to play with her friends, and the scariest part is- […]
Read More Kid’S, Gender Identity, and sports- An Organization’s struggle to balance the needs of diverse athletes
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