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Why Do Men Feel the Need to Belittle Women's Rights?
A friend of mine recently posted on Facebook regarding women's rights and how society needs to change its outlook. We can no longer live in a society that rewards male aggression and dominance and silences women. We can no longer teach our daughters, "boys will be boys" or "he hit you cause he likes you". We cannot live in a time where a reported sexual predator controls the largest economy and military in the world. Somehow we all know of a girl or woman who has been a victim of verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse from a man, yet most of us can't -- or don't -- name an abuser. She wrote a well-reasoned post about men treating women with respect, and both women and men changing their attitudes towards abuse. That's when I saw it.
By Bea Santos8 years ago in Viva
Hollywood Sexual Assault: Focusing On The Predators Instead Of The Prey
Since the news broke of Harvey Weinstein's atrocities against women, the door has been opened for his victims to share their personal stories of trauma that came at the hands of a man who was supposed to be helping them and their careers. The sexual harassment allegations go back decades, and most likely, more women will come forward before Weinstein is no longer front page news. Though he was terminated from the company he co-founded and kicked from both the Academy and the PGA, it's a small consolation for those who have spent years trying to heal from the damage he inflicted.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Viva
My Story of Silence
For a very long time, I've been afraid to put my face to my story. I tell others from behind the screen what terror I went through, but to reveal myself and make it public... It was unthinkable, not until other very brave and strong women spoke up. Their battle cries are still heard ringing in my ears, and I can't help but to think where I'd be without the love and support of those around me.
By Angel Peugh8 years ago in Viva
Dealing with Being Raped and Molested
Some people find themselves asking what exactly is rape and molestation? Aren't they the same thing? Well, from someone who personally experienced both, I can personally say, no, they are not. They may have some similarities, but they are two totally different things. Rape is another term for sexual assault and is usually done by a man to a woman, but some women rape men, too. Statics show that one in five women and one in seventy-one men are raped at least once in their lives. Molestation is also sexual assault, but it can also be abuse of a person towards women and most of all children. Statistics show that every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every eight minutes, that victim is a child. I am a rape and molestation survivor and this is my story.
By Loie Swanger8 years ago in Viva
What Is Third Wave Feminist Movement?
So, what is third wave feminism? In simple terms, third wave feminism is the act of feminism that began in the 1990s and has lived up until current day. Because there are many different portrayals, outlets, angles, and beliefs of feminism today, it is easy to lose the true concepts of what third wave feminism stands for.
By April Demarco8 years ago in Viva
Five Things You Should Know About Women's Rugby
Rugby is an incredible sport that is at last breaking through to the masses and, like anything, new, people are going to have some questions about it. This modest little piece is simply here to serve as an introduction to any woman intrigued about this sport, its history and curious as to how to get involved.
By Laura DiNovis Berry8 years ago in Viva
The Feminist Neanderthal
For the those that are on the fence, female oppression is real. The " male gaze " is real. The patriarchy is real. And my pre-programmed desire to procreate, my biological attraction to hips, breast, kindness, symmetry, physical and mental strength, and stability is also real. At least to me it is.
By Stone Jone8 years ago in Viva
3 Simple Ways to Stop Hating Yourself
Having struggled with depression for the majority of my life, hating myself is kind of engrained in my psyche. It feels like I've been doing it forever. I can remember all the parts of myself that I've hated at different points of my life: my eyebrows in grade 5 and 6, my boobs in grade 7, my general size in grade 8-9.
By Melissa Rose8 years ago in Viva
