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• The Everyday Sexism of Dating

  

  In theory, dating can be an incredible opportunity for two individuals to model gender-based equality and mutual respect. In practice, however, women are still... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• From Girl to “Princess”: Experiencing Sexual Harassment for the First Time

  

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1XGPvbWn0A It happened a couple of weeks after my 12th birthday. I hadn’t entered high school, I didn’t have my period or a... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Truth About Gamergate and Online Harassment

  

  “GTFO” directed by Shannon Sun-Higginson Despite composing the majority of video game players, women are frequently attacked within the gaming community. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Why the Conversation About Domestic Violence Needs to Change

  

  Domestic violence awareness is crucial. “Why does she stay?” It’s a question outsiders continue to ask about those in abusive relationships. Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• What Justin Bieber’s VMA Performance Can Teach Us About Modern Masculinity

  

  Justin Bieber At the end of his VMA performance on Sunday night, Justin Bieber began to cry. This image has already launched debates about his motivations and a... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Broken Concept of Virginity

  

  Virginity is a destructive, heteronormative concept. Society obsesses over the concept of virginity. Young girls are taught that they must meet standards of... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• On Male-Dominated Spaces and Internalized Sexism

  

  The subtle sexism of being a woman in male-dominated college classes. The spring semester of my freshmen year of college, I took a class called “Intro to... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• On Women’s Equality Day, Let’s Talk About White Feminism

  

  Huffington Post’s ‘White Feminism’ Video I used to be a White Feminist. As a white woman, I thought it was my only option. But, as a video produced by the... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• How Television Continues to Normalize Eating Disorders

  

  Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_21wWPHQZI “Please don’t hurl too much, because if you get any thinner I’m gonna start looking fat,” Brooke, the head... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• What You Need To Know About the Planned Parenthood Controversy

  

  We need to support Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood is a reproductive health care provider that is “dedicated to offering men, women, and teens... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Unmasked

  I begin peeling off a layer of the mask that once covered my wounds. Starting with the rehearsal smile hung high on my face Revealing anger, torment, loneliness... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• How I Took A Stand Against Catcalling

  

  Chelsea’s anti-catcalling project He whistles. “Hey beautiful, look at that ass. Damn, can’t you at least smile?” I have faced plenty of unfair, gender-based... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• How ‘The Bachelorette’ Proves Slut-Shaming Is Alive and Well

  

  Kaitlyn Bristowe Ok, I’ll admit to watching an episode or two (or six) of The Bachelorette this season. For those who haven’t watched, the show focuses on one... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Surprising Effect of Low Wage Work on Reproductive Rights and Health

  

  Wikimedia Many people think a low-wage worker is a young adult making minimum wage to earn a bit of pocket money or save up for college. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Struggling With My Dominican Identity

  

  Curacao, Dominican Republic In September of 2013, a law was passed in the Dominican Republic that effectively caused mass deportation and displaced countless... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Seriously, America? Donald Trump?

  

  Donald Trump Megyn Kelly has been widely praised for her skillful moderation of last Thursday’s GOP debate. Many noted that the Fox News host asked sharp yet... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• It’s 2015. Why Is Male Nudity Still Funny?

  

  http://mashable.com/2015/08/04/kevin-bacon-male-nudity-free-the-bacon/ “There’s a big problem in Hollywood today,” Kevin Bacon says at the start of a recently... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Problem With Emphasizing Women’s Progress in STEM

  

  Intel / YouTube I saw it in middle school, and later in high school: If the girls in my class didn’t excel in science, no body was surprised, since girls are... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• We Need To Stop Trying to Convince Girls They’re Beautiful

  

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U I was lucky enough to have a healthy body image for most of my childhood. I consistently played on various soccer an... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• It’s Time To Stop Publicly Judging Women’s Bodies

  

  Every form of public harassment has got to go One evening last week, I stopped at home after work to change my clothes before dance class. Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES