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Pro-femininity Feminism in Art
To prove that women have the same worthiness as men, assimilation has frequently been the easiest course of action in the fight for feminism. This is why we now have things like pantsuits — due to the argument that women can be just like men. Some of the achievements that hae come out of this have been quite beneficial and/or necessary for progress, but unfortunately it has also led to a frequently subconscious, popular belief that masculine traits are the ideal. In the process of proving women have the same abilities as men, "feminine" remained what-not-to-be. Most problematically, femininity is often acknowledged as weak while masculinity is strong; the word "feminine" is still treated as an insult. This collection of artworks I've virtually curated has two main goals regarding femininity from a feminist, pro-femininity perspective: to acknowledge femininity as equal to masculinity, and to develop an understanding of femininity as a set of qualities nonsynonymous with the female gender. Visual feminine traits I will focus on include the color pink, light palettes, flower symbolism, decoration, and a less nameable yet very identifiable sense of elegance.
By Lili Price4 years ago in Viva
“No means no”— unless you’re speaking to a film producer, your boss, your classmate, the President…. Top Story - October 2021.
(TW: sexual assault and harassment, the Weinstein case, violence.) Today, I visited a church. They are pretty peaceful places, and I enjoy walking around the graves, picking out the deceased’s names and trying to remember them all. This particular church is situated on a busy stretch of road near where I live, opposite two pubs and a bus-stop often used by students — so it’s not unusual for this place to attract nosy people like me who want to look around.
By Lauren Entwistle4 years ago in Viva
Things To Know About Endometriosis And Its Treatment
Endometriosis is a distressing condition, and the unfortunate women who suffer from this condition know it best. Endometriosis occurs when the lining of the uterus, called endometrium, starts growing outside its normal place. The endometrium does continue its normal processes, which include its thickening and then shedding along with the bleeding that occurs during the shedding process. However, as the whole processes happen in a place that is not its normal one this results in the endometrium being trapped in this abnormal place. That is why this process is associated with inflammation and pain. Women who are suffering from this painful condition can plan a visitto Santosh Hospitals to get the problem treated because it is a well-known fact that this place is probably the best gynaecology hospital in Ghaziabad.
By Santosh Hospitals4 years ago in Viva
The Ten Most Successful & Famous Plus Size Models
Embracing our bodies for the way they are is now more essential than ever. The old construct of having a skinny body type as being the most ideal form of the physique for a woman has been crumbling for the better. It is not a trend but a greater step towards accepting beauty in all forms instead of holding it to rigid standards which ultimately led people to insecurities and other mental illnesses.
By Jessi Cacarter4 years ago in Viva
Dr. Cyn, OBGYN:
The vagina is an amazingly complex organ. It can be a source of great pleasure, but it also has many other vital functions that are easily overlooked when it comes to our health and wellness. Just ask Dr. Cynthia “Cyn” Wesley, Board-certified OBGYN, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Author of the newly released book, Beauty Below: A Guide to Intimate Wellness and Beauty For Dark Skin.
By Dr. P. Gurley4 years ago in Viva
International Women's Right
The International Women's Rights Action Watch (WRAW) organized in 1985 in Nairobi, Kenya at the Third International Women's Conference to promote the recognition of women's rights under the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and other international human rights treaties. . IWRAW is based on the belief that the rights of women and girls are essential to promoting equality between women and men and that this can be achieved through international human rights policies and procedures. These treaties prevent discrimination based on sex and oblige countries to ensure the protection and implementation of women's rights in a property, non-violence, equal access to education, and participation in government.
By Shreya Poudel4 years ago in Viva
Dear Women, Men Owe You an Apology Once Again
Dear Men, Feminism Needs You - Stop waiting for us to explain everything, and start doing the work I was lounging around watching football and drinking beer this week when my pal Tim asked a question I’ve been asked a hundred times before: How can men do a better job of helping feminists? It’s a strange query, and for years I’ve answered it by pointing out all the ways men can listen to women as they explain feminism to us and how we can help. But this time, I’d run out of patience.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Viva
