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• Uncomfortable

  In class my professor stated that being comfortable is a key factor to a society evolving. At the time, I took her word for it. But that night as I tried to fal... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• On Sexism at Home

  

  I have always tried to be the best person I can be. I’m 16, do well in my homeschooling, don’t drink or do drugs. I try to be as respectful as possible to... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• It’s A Rich Man’s World

  

  Money is usually equated with security and the ability to have a comfortable life. Yet girls are still persistently raised to believe that they may not have... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Dyllan McGee: The Force Behind MAKERS

  

  Dyllan McGee Like countless aspects of the women’s movement before it, MAKERS, the renowned digital and video storytelling platform of women’s stories, started... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• On Growth Mindset: A Thank You Letter To The School That Got It Right

  

  Laurel School When Laurel School and I met for the first time, I was terrified. I was too shy to speak, too anxious to let go of my parents. I spent the summer... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Fraternities and Rape Culture

  

  When my sister came home from college the first time, I had so many questions. How were the dorms? How were her friends? Had she met anybody special? Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Laci Green: The Feminist Best Friend You’ve Always Wanted

  

  Laci Green If you haven’t already heard of Laci Green, your life is about to change. The 25-year-old sex positivity educator and vlogger is the awesome, feminis... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• On Having Exclusively White, Male Professors

  

  Academia was introduced to me as an essential part of life at a young age. I have been lucky enough to have been educated in environments in which curiosity... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Lost Women of History: Boudicca

  

  Boudicca Editor’s note: I have always been a strong proponent of making education about, celebration of, and respect for history a significant part of the... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Is This Barbie Alternative Really Progress?

  

  A second-grader with the Lammily doll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jue_JlxnPGM Lammily, a crowdfunded plastic doll based on the proportions of an average... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Black Lives Matter: Black Women In Revolution

  

  Though there has been a recent frenzy of media coverage surrounding police violence against black men in America,  the murder of black bodies by this society... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Mannequin Does Not Control Us

  

  The mannequin has been a popular topic for debate for years, but has recently reached the headlines once again. Specifically, Topshop stores across the UK are... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• What Are You Teaching Your Children?

  

  Sometimes I walk into my high school and realize that the young boys and girls who surround me will grow up and have children of their own. Just like we learn... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Problem With Gender Psychology

  

  Before I took a gender psychology class, I assumed that the field was pro-feminist. I was not so pleasantly surprised to learn how little the field has done to... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• PR: An Industry Full of Women, Run by Men

  

  It’s a well known fact that women still face inequality like sexism and discrimination in the workplace. However, while we often focus on the dismal... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Dear Dad: Let’s Try This Again

  

  The author and her father This article is a response to Pippa Biddle’s call to action in her piece “Dear Sisters,” published last week on Ryot.com. Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• TIME Magazine Suggests “Feminist” Should Be Banned In 2015

  

  On November 12, 2014, TIME magazine published an article called Which Word Should Be Banned in 2015? Previously, they “banned” words like “twerk,” “YOLO,” and... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Facts Don’t Lie: Teens Need Sex Ed and Access to Contraception

  

  the IUD Access to education is a fundamental right. But are all American students learning everything they need to know? The use of abstinence-only education... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Can A High School Assembly Really Effect Change?

  I’m a proud member of “The Women’s Issues Club” at my school (Horace Mann in New York City), which is dedicated to discussing gender equality. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• An Open Letter To Urban Outfitters

  

  Dear Urban Outfitters, My thirteen-year-old self thanks you for having provided trendy, vintage looking clothing at an affordable price. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES