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Tag: feminism
Five Pieces of Advice Your Single Friends Are Tired Of Hearing
As a happily single person, I’m well-accustomed to being a third wheel and living my best life. I’ve also grown to be ac…
The (Brilliant) Reason Everyone Should Visit A Nude Beach In Their 20s
Just the other weekend I took a day trip with a few girlfriends to a small beach town in the south of France called Cass…
What Does #MeToo Mean For College Men? Not Much.
“Oh my god,” my friend said, sitting on the couch in our college dorm and reading something on her phone. It wasn’t a pa…
What The Heck Is Feminist Porn?
In 1975, Susan Brownmiller declared in her bestseller Against Our Will: Men, Women and Rape: “There can be no equa…
We Asked Women What They Really Think About Feminism
I remember when it was pretty common for people to insist, “if you believe in gender equality, then you’re a feminist.” …
I’m A Feminist, And I Understand Why Some Women Aren’t
I’m a feminist. I don’t think that surprises anyone. What is possibly more surprising is that I can understand why peopl…
Grab Your Coziest Blanket: Here’s Our Winter Reading List
Featured image by Taylor Thomas Photography Time to cozy up on the couch with a soft blanket, a warm mug of coffee, and …
The Problem With Saying “I’m Not Like Most Girls”
“I’m not like most girls.” I cringe a little harder every time I hear any variation of this statement. Even worse? Being…
At What Age Do Girls Stop Believing In Themselves?
On January 21, 2017, Laura Seagraves and Claudia Pasma stood on a small stage facing a crowd of around 15,000 people. T…
13 Politically-Charged Songs That’ll Speak To Your Inner Activist
We live in an overwhelming world. Whether you’re scrolling through your Twitter feed, watching the news or picking…
“Serious” Women Can Celebrate Their Sexuality, Too
So you’ve probably heard about the “Emma Watson can’t be a feminist with her boobs out” controversy by now. Except it wa…
No Boys Allowed: The Reemergence Of Women’s Clubs
When I was nine, I joined my very first club: it was a book club that had only ten or so members–all girls I knew …
Why Are All My Friends Trying To Sell Me Makeup?
Raise your hand if at least one person on your social media platforms is trying to sell you makeup, leggings, essential …
24 Cool Words For Women You Didn’t Know Existed
In the past, women have often gotten the raw end of the stick, even when it comes to the words that describe them. So ma…
10 Female Artists You Need To Follow On Instagram ASAP
In need of a little creative inspiration, girl power, or perspective? Well then look no further because this list of 10 …
Help! “The Friend Zone” Is Killing My Love Life
“Dude, she totally friend zoned me.” The other day, I overheard this conversation between two guys in class. The other g…
Wait, Donald Trump’s Pussy Comment Will Be Printed In History Books One Day
Back in October of 2016, about a month before that fateful election, a video surfaced of Donald Trump saying some straig…
From Tomi To Kellyanne, Do All Successful Women Deserve Our Support?
The definition of feminism, no matter what anyone tries to tell you, is simple. “Political, economic, and social equalit…
Basics vs. Bad Bitches: Why I’ll Never Be A “Mean Girl”
When I was in the seventh grade, we did an exercise in health where we had to write something positive about each studen…
