From a young age, girls are taught how to stay safe around men. Boys are rarely taught how not to be dangerous. Most girls grow up with rules. Don’t walk alone at night. Text when you get home. Cover your drink. Don’t lead him on. Share your location. Be polite, but not too friendly. Be […]
Read More Boys Suppress and Girls PrepareCover Photo by Ekaterina Novitskaya on Unsplash When I first got my period, I didn’t bathe or shower the entire time because I thought the blood would do something bad to our plumbing. When I first tried to wear a tampon, it popped out at softball practice because I didn’t put it in all the […]
Read More 5 things i wish i knew before i got my first periodHave 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 GirlsJD 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?With so many options for gaming, from first person shooters to story based games, even single player life simulation games, there’s a game for everyone. As a woman, it’s disheartening to see how women are portrayed in most video games. Typically, women in games are portrayed as the damsel in distress, with a huge example […]
Read More Strong Female character or damsel in Distress?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 everywhereAdvertising: A love hate relationship Advertising is both the worst thing on the planet and the best thing since sliced bread (which is subsequently something advertised into common usage). As someone who willingly chose to study this dynamic field…I understand both sides. One of the golden questions that must be solved in any advertising agenda […]
Read More Femvertising: Seeing is BelievingIn recent developments, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged with two lawsuits accusing him of sexual abuse. These allegations come at a time when he is already facing scrutiny following his settlement with singer Cassie. Within that lawsuit, allegations of rape and physical abuse were discussed. The timing of these claims before the expiration of […]
Read More P Diddy Faces New Lawsuits Alleging Sexual AbuseAt age 18 I went on birth control. At that time, I wasn’t aware that going on the pill was expected of me as a woman. I simply thought that I was taking a proactive approach and not at all thinking about why this responsibility predominately lies on the shoulders of women. Although condoms exist […]
Read More male Contraceptives: reluctancy in their role and advancementIn 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 […]
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