Year: 2015
-
February 24, 2015
Behind the Scenes of Perfection
Whereas the previous female ideal was to be loving housewives and mothers, women nowadays face the added expectation of being…
Read More » -
February 23, 2015
Music Mondays: Sexual Empowerment
In the age of slut shaming, when women embrace their bodies they are often demonized by greater society. However, it…
Read More » -
February 21, 2015
The “I have a boyfriend” Excuse
The situation wasn’t a big deal in itself; it was the response I gave in regard to a situation I…
Read More » -
February 19, 2015
Noopur Prakash Goel’s “Blue”
My concept is about overcoming our insecurities when we look at ourselves in the mirror. It talks about painting over…
Read More » -
February 19, 2015
An Evening with Lena Dunham, and the Girls Behind Girls
“Scripts are my writing voice, versus who I am.”
Read More » -
February 19, 2015
Reclaiming “Feminist”
Deconstructing the stereotypical notion of “Feminist” and reasons we need to reclaim it.
Read More » -
February 17, 2015
Criminalizing Reproductive Rights in El Salvador
The loneliness and despair a woman must feel when she cannot turn to her family or local hospitals when…
Read More » -
February 17, 2015
Music Mondays: MAGIC
If only it was as simple as waving a magic wand and the patriarchy would disappear.
Read More » -
February 14, 2015
The Stigma Behind Shia LaBeouf’s Rape
LaBeouf has stated that “One woman who came with her boyfriend, who was outside the door when this happened, whipped…
Read More » -
February 13, 2015
FEM’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
Depending on your views on Valentine’s Day, you’re either excited for it, dreading it, or completely ambivalent about it.…
Read More »