Dialogue and Opinion
The Basic Feminist Bitch
November 30, 2016
The Basic Feminist Bitch
Why has feminism, a movement so typically stigmatized for its disavowal of social norms, fallen under the umbrella of a…
Bathroom Buddies: Why Do Girls Go To The Bathroom In Groups?
November 28, 2016
Bathroom Buddies: Why Do Girls Go To The Bathroom In Groups?
In my friend’s straight cis male reality, one does not have to shape their individual behaviors around the avoidance of…
The Inherent Sexism in Women’s Professional Clothing
November 21, 2016
The Inherent Sexism in Women’s Professional Clothing
In interviews, a woman’s appearance heavily influences whether she is to be evaluated on the basis of her intellectual merit…
Feminism 101: What is Tokenism?
November 20, 2016
Feminism 101: What is Tokenism?
Tokenism, broadly speaking, is including someone in a group for the sake of sounding or appearing diverse.
Critiquing Problematic “Body-Positive” Narratives in Pop Culture
November 19, 2016
Critiquing Problematic “Body-Positive” Narratives in Pop Culture
We must replace outdated ideals about gender, beauty, and self-worth, with a more holistic approach that focuses on the multifaceted,…
His-story Lessons
November 12, 2016
His-story Lessons
Locke had relegated a certain role to me, and to have stepped out of this role, even now, was for…
How to Be a Better Feminist Ally
November 12, 2016
How to Be a Better Feminist Ally
More than anything else, the women in my family have molded the person writing this today. The least that can…
Feminism 101: What is Cultural Appropriation?
November 7, 2016
Feminism 101: What is Cultural Appropriation?
Cultural appropriation is a centuries-old practice of disrespecting a culture by adopting aspects of that culture without regarding the significance…
On Male Birth Control: Whiny Men Aren’t the Problem, Invalidating Women Is
November 6, 2016
On Male Birth Control: Whiny Men Aren’t the Problem, Invalidating Women Is
No one should have to experience the adverse effects that these studies entail, but even today, it still takes a…
An Open Letter to Zumba Moms
November 4, 2016
An Open Letter to Zumba Moms
You are great at creating a unique space for female empowerment through exercise. For that, I want to say thank…