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Stop Slut-Shaming Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn is one of the most misunderstood women in history. She is most often portrayed as a scheming, self-serving seductress who got what was coming to her. But this assessment is grossly unfair when one considers the circumstances of her life and the mores of the times.
By Kathy Copeland Padden5 years ago in Viva
The world needs more Feminine energy.
I personally think that being women is really beautiful thing .As a woman it is extremely important to embrace ,accept and praise yourself and use your full potential .The feminine side is expressed when you move with the flow of life, embrace your creative energy,dance ,play and attune to your internal process. Feminine energy is the specific set of traits which is considered to be the opposite of traits associated with masculine energy.people of all genders need both feminine and masculine to function and feel like one person. Men are mostly raised and encouraged to see more through masculine energy but the ability to surrender and be flexible is a great joy .In fact raising boys without gender stereotypes is the best decision you will ever made .likewise while many women are still growing up striving for femininity,but there are many benefits of being crisped, direct and progressive. It will be satisfying to manifest both masculine and feminine energies for all of us.
By Alyssa World5 years ago in Viva
Cut It Out
Maybe it's happened to you. The surprising nip between the bazoombas when you're out on a dinner date. The sharp sting in the armpit while unloading the washing machine. If you've worn an underwire bra for more than two years you know what I'm talking about. The metal underwire that breaks free from the fabric tunnel of power net to attack your most tender flesh when least expected. That curved metal prong that escapes and jabs like a devil's toothpick.
By Valerie Vanderlip5 years ago in Viva
The Reinvention of Female Identity
In true Kiwi fashion, New Zealand was the first to grant female suffrage in 1883. The Commonwealth Franchise Act 1902 enabled Australian women over 21 to vote in federal elections. Switzerland, surprisingly, was one of the last European nations to allow women’s suffrage in 1971. In 2015, Saudi Arabia was one of the last nations in the world to grant women the vote.
By Sarah Zach5 years ago in Viva
Addressing the Gender Gap in Employment
Mrs. Hart is a lovely mother of two. She used to have a thriving career in a huge company, but ever since she had her twins, she decided that it would be better for her to focus on caring for her children and their household. She would have loved to still keep her job, but unfortunately, she found that most businesses in her area don’t offer flexible work hours and don’t provide parental benefits or leaves. As a mother, this set-up simply isn’t sustainable.
By Athena Wisdom Institute5 years ago in Viva
10 THINGS THAT KILL WOMEN ENERGY
For us, women, to tap into our feminine energy is vital and it is about being committed to ourselves, first and foremost, and this means being committed to our own spiritual and personal growth, living with intention and passion while striving to contribute to our immediate world and the world at large in a positive and meaningful way.
By Annaelle Artsy5 years ago in Viva
Researcher Bias and Stereotyping in the Study of Women in Film
Type “the study of women in film” into Google and in 0.6 seconds seven hundred forty-five million results will appear before you. From the perpetuation of gender stereotypes targeted at children through Disney films to the underrepresentation of ageing women in Hollywood, virtually every aspect of gender and its representation in Western culture has been studied. By comparison, searching for information regarding bias within that research yields less than a tenth of those results. The current research gap in this area makes it difficult to examine, however when looking at the research that does exist, it becomes apparent that the language used is filled with preexisting biases. The current social constructions of gender have heavily influenced the manner in which this research is conducted, and as a result, the outcomes of these studies are covertly affected. The following critical analysis examines how the use of sexist language, preexisting stereotypes, and biases work together to guide research of women in film.
By A.L. Robin5 years ago in Viva
