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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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February 12, 2015
Capri
I have sussed all taste and elegance from my mother. A box of Capris naps on her thigh, right…
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February 11, 2015
A Q&A with Claudia Boleyn: On Feminism, Mental Illness, and Anne Boleyn
Claudia Boleyn is a half-Indian, half-English musician, YouTuber, and feminist. Besides reviewing TV shows and working on some amazing music,…
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February 10, 2015
The Origins of Misogyny: How History Held Women Back
Between Isis, Athena, and Aphrodite, there’s no doubt women possessed great power in ancient society. The real question is, what…
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How does a Muslim woman go beyond “anger” or “projecting frustrations” on social media rants in a predominantly Islamophobic society…
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