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10 Things Women Don't Owe You
Though honestly, women don't owe anyone anything, this is the ultimate list of the things women don't owe you, without a doubt. From a smile to sex to children or a conversation, these are the things that unfortunately our society has taught men to believe that they are deserving of from women.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Viva
Self-Love, the Golden Grail and Pussy Power
We live in a wonderful modern age where we can plug it in, connect to the WiFi and see what anyone is doing all over the world, live and in the moment. I love this about our modern world; I wouldn't be doing this right now if it wasn't for all the connectivity around us, I can reach out to anyone across the globe.
By Hollie Ash8 years ago in Viva
The "F" word
Feminism is not just a boon for women. Tearing down gender roles and patriarchal institutions benefits everyone. Think about a world where men are taught from a young age that it's alright to have emotions; where they aren't continually repressed. Or, a world where women are taught that it's awesome to have ambitions, to be successful in whatever way they can dream of, and that their voice deserves to be heard.
By Caitlin Hartlen8 years ago in Viva
10 Crazy Things Women Couldn't Do 50 Years Ago
Even though we still are lacking some equal rights... us women are still so grateful for the advantages and freedom compared to how it was 50 years ago. Being a woman today, we have the ability to live on our own, obtain birth control with ease, and even study and obtain jobs in nearly any profession we desire! We've come so far and it's truly all thanks to the confident and powerful women in the past who fought for these privileges. Without them, we'd still be living in the past with hardly any rights. But even current days, there are reasons why we still need feminism.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Viva
Sexism: Not Just a Boy's Club
You've made it to the second interview, assured that this is nothing more than a preliminary meet and greet with your new administration. You feel confident, celebratory, and ready to get through this last step and get back to work. Two minutes into this interview, you realize that this person sitting in front of you decided before you even walked into the room that you were not going be hired. Your experience and education far surpasses hers and you are well-liked by everyone else who has met you in this office—this may have injured you, but your gender, well, that was the kill shot.
By G.M. Kidder8 years ago in Viva
Soul Cysters
I want to start off by saying thank you for being here! PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) sounds like such a scary thing, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re reading this, whether you have been diagnosed with PCOS, friend, a loved one, or you're just simply curious about what it is, you’ve come to the right place!
By Andrea Scrogham8 years ago in Viva
Saying Goodbye to Toxic Femininity
We need to talk about toxic femininity. It’s something that doesn’t get enough screen time when it comes to our conversation about personal relationships. We talk about toxic masculinity and the ways in which the patriarchy negatively impacts men and their interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships, we talk about how the patriarchy interferes with our romantic relationships, and we talk about how the patriarchy governs our careers. What we’re not talking about though is toxic femininity and how a male-dominated society has taught women to compete with each other.
By Stripes Joplin8 years ago in Viva
Explaining Away Mansplaining
When writing a personal piece, an author tries to make connections to their audience through their own experiences. This can be done in order to teach a moral lesson, or to give a perspective on an aspect of life that can referred to as taboo. The most prominent would be the oppression of power of women. “Men Explain Things to Me,” an essay by Rebecca Solnit, reflects on Solnit’s experiences of being constrained by a man at a party. Solnit’s essay will be examined alongside Roland Barthes’ “Death of the Author,” which examines the relationships between the author and the reader. This essay will explore Solnit’s style of writing, and how well her written experiences can connect with her audience.
By Stephanie Moscone8 years ago in Viva
