As a proud contributor to ShoutOut JMU!, my journey into feminist blogging has been truly incredible. Being a part of this platform has not only been fulfilling but has also provided me with invaluable lessons about feminism. Through my experiences with ShoutOut, I’ve gained an understanding of feminist blogging, discovering its benefits and importance. Joining […]
Read More The ShoutOut! ExperienceWhy don’t we let men be gentlemen? When I was younger, my grandparents took on traditional roles in the relationship. My GF would take the garbage out, open my grandma’s door for her, paid for dinner, and walk on the street side of the sidewalk. My GF did many other gentlemanly things, but those are […]
Read More Let Men be Gentlemen.I have a very controversial topic to talk about today and want to dive deeper into it with all of you. I’m going to explore and make myself more knowledgeable on the Transgender community. When I was growing up, I only knew that there were two genders and everyone only gets one or the other […]
Read More Being Authentically YourselfThe institution of marriage has long been considered a cornerstone of American society, but in recent years, there has been a notable shift. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2021, the U.S. marriage rate hit a new low, with only 14.9 marriages per 1,000 women, down from 16.3 a decade earlier. Furthermore, the divorce […]
Read More The Declining Marriage Rate and the Benefits of Putting off MarriageHave you ever felt affected by societal beauty standards? Society tells women that we should look a certain way to be considered beautiful. If you’re too skinny, have too much meat on your bones, don’t have fair skin, are too tall, are too short, and the list goes on, then you are not seen as […]
Read More Beauty Standards HurtIn 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 BrownOne thing that is taught to us when we enter high school, and college is “be careful with what you post on social media.” when this is said, they are referring to pictures of partying, drinking, the clothing you choose to wear, and even politics. The whole stance that people will take when advising something […]
Read More Why CAN’T Women and Men post the same things?While in my feminist blogging class, one of my classmates introduced an article that had my jaw on the floor. On September 29th, a strike was organized by the group Latinas Acting Up. This strike was held in Burbank, California, outside of the Warner Brothers studios. These strong female actors are raising awareness of the […]
Read More Latinas should not be the only ones “Acting Up”This 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 […]
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