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Into the Woods: Feminists in the Not-So-Feminist Woods
Here, I present to you the two times Into the Woods followed the feminist path and the two other times…
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Perfume and Jewelry: How Advertiser’s Shape The Role Of Women In Society
In mainstream culture, women are valued for two things: being a beautiful wife and a good mother. Advertisers often exploit…
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Ugly Crying is Empowering
Instead of pasting a smile on my face like a docile, beautiful woman, I let go of those self-conscious thoughts,…
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Gendered Baby Showers Harm Your Baby
Having a penis doesn’t mean you have to identify your gender as a man. Similarly, having a vagina doesn’t mean…
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4 Reasons Why Guys Need Feminism
The role men play in the feminist movement is often downplayed, and many men feel they have no place in…
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10 Signs You’re a Misogynistic Asshole and Why I’m Proud to be a “Slut”
Now, I want to take the time to personally thank Tuthmosis and his incredibly helpful list. Thanks to him, I…
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14 Songs that Empower Women
Midterms are over and finals are quickly approaching. I find myself overwhelmed with readings, essays, and studying galore. But in…
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Implicit Sexism in Online Dating
Last December, I decided to create an online dating profile, because I wanted to meet people who I would not…
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Always the Understudy, Never the Star : The Role of Women in NBC’s New Show “Smash”
It’s no secret that I am a huge Broadway buff. However most people are unaware of the fact that I…
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“Like, OMG, Shut Up!”: Why the “Shit Girls Say” Meme Should Seriously End
By now, the “Shit Girls Say” meme trend is old news to avid bloggers, Tumblr users and Internet addicts everywhere.…
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