Tag: Patriarchy

Newsroom Round-Up

Co-authored by FemmeInAction and ThisGirlLovesCollegeBasketball Local Since the pandemic, millions of dollars in American Can Rescue Plan funds have gone to help stabilize childcare centers across the country but those funds ran out on Saturday, September 30.  Like many others, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center received COVID relief money, and with that no longer […]

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Queer Teach IN: Dr. Reslie Cortés

On Wednesday, October 4th JMU held its very first Queer Teach-In at the University in Madison Union 235. The event consisted of all-day lectures, workshops, artwork, exhibits, performances, etc. The event went on from 9:05 am to 7:20 pm, with endless amount of information to indulge in. The room shined with pure queer joy that […]

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the patriarchy hurts men too

Last September, my best friend tragically lost her father to suicide. You never really expect something like this to happen to someone you know, and as someone who has never really experienced death first-hand, this experience was eye-opening to say the least. For me, it unlocked a new realm of passion for mental health, and […]

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the barbie movie

This post was edited on October 24th, 2023 by nonbinarybarbie Whether you have seen it or not, the Barbie movie was a huge hit when it came into theaters on July 21st and made over 1.4 billion dollars. The reason behind why it was such a huge hit is because viewers felt a deeper understanding […]

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Siege on late night Comedy

Let’s talk laughs Who doesn’t love a good laugh? If you’re anything like me, you might agree that laughter truly is the best medicine. However, there is an incredible disparity on late night comedic television: it’s male-centric. We can certainly enjoy and look forward to our favorite late night shows like the Tonight Show with […]

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Is Religion Against Women?

Is there a division between feminism and religion? In most religions there seems to be a patriarchal system that places men in positions of power. Women are not often seen in leadership and sometimes do not even have the same religious rights that men do. The exclusion of feminism in religion happens all over the […]

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Masculinity and the digital takeover

masculinity noun mas·​cu·​lin·​i·​ty ˌma-skyə-ˈli-nə-tē  Synonyms of masculinity: the quality or nature of the male sex : the quality, state, or degree of being masculine or manly Merriam-Webster masculinE ADJECTIVE mas·​cu·​line ˈma-skyə-lən  Often defined as aggressive, strong, and unfeeling or stoic. Being masculine means in modern times, at least, no shows of emotion, no flamboyance, no hugging or even looking at other men, must be […]

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The Rise of Mommy Vlogs

Moms are so multifaceted. The ability to manage a steady job while also caring for a child full time is something only a mother can do. Mommy vloggers have become very popular on platforms like Youtube and TikTok. You might be wondering: What is a mommy vlogger? Basically, moms all over social media have started […]

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