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…
Tag: feminism
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…
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…
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 …
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…
Every Woman Has A Story Of Sexism In The Healthcare Industry
A little while back, I remember reading a Buzzfeed article that was making the rounds online about doctors not taking wo…
This Activist Is Combining Art + Feminism In The Coolest Way
I first read about Zoe Buckman a few months ago. I was reading a quick excerpt about a mural she’d made about rape cultu…
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…
Can Interior Decorating Be A Feminist Act?
It’s easy enough to buy a silkscreened pillow with GIRLS RULE printed on it, but how often do we really dig into t…
Why Do “Chick Flicks” Get Such A Bad Rap?
Guy meets girl. Girl falls in love. Someone’s heart gets broken. Cut to a dramatic airport chase scene and we all know w…
It’s 2017 And We’re Still Policing The Way Women Speak
I was sitting in class one day, reviewing for a test and no one in my class knew the answer to the question my professor…
Why Everyone Should Visit A Nude Beach This Summer
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…
To Those On The Fence About Feminism
We’ve all heard it before. There’s the girl in your class who bravely puts her hand up and states that she’s not a…
“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…
What Happened When I Called Out My Catcallers
Isn’t it time we addressed catcalling? With the recent videos documenting the absolute torture women have to endur…
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 …
