feminism
At its core, feminism is the simple conviction that women are equal to men in every regard, and should be treated as such.
Harmonies of the Past
I love listening to music, if possible, all day long, even if it's just quietly playing to keep me company. And I can only sleep well when I'm listening to music. I keep switching radio stations, browsing through Spotify profiles, and even checking out YouTube channels. Music has always been a part of my life, for as long as I can remember.
By Persephoneabout a year ago in Viva
The Hidden Cost of Womanhood: Why It's Not as Easy as It Looks
Have you ever wondered what lies behind the composed exterior of women who juggle careers, family, and personal life with apparent ease? The reality is far more complex. Beneath the surface, women face a range of hidden struggles that impact their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This article explores these hidden costs, including the fear of sexual abuse, societal judgments based on appearance, and the overwhelming pressure of time management, all while highlighting powerful feminist quotes that shed light on these issues
By obaid khanabout a year ago in Viva
The Thing About Shoes. Top Story - August 2024.
Twenty years ago, along with people from several departments, I won a Core Values Award. There was a very nice paragraph read aloud with such nice things written by my co-workers. I got my picture taken with my boss and the CEO. I also got a clock engraved with my name and the year.
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Viva
God Bless These Hookers
I saw a hooker on the train. She entered the cab with her tiddies out and quickly tucked them back in. That's how I noticed her. I'm sure it was a business tactic and it seemed to work--for a time. It worked right up until she began to nod off into what looked like a drug induced trance.
By Zo Grimmwoodabout a year ago in Viva
Menstrual Taboos Affect Girls Hygiene and Health Worldwide
The period taboo is a sexist stereotype that continues to affect almost all girls and women around the world Even in 2024, it is surprising to think that there are still many superstitions about periods and dirty torture of girls during periods, the question about the progress of human civilization comes to my mind again and again? Periods are a completely normal and natural biological process just like breathing. Yet it is still almost taboo to talk about or discuss menstruation in our society.
By JUHITA MAJIabout a year ago in Viva
What If...Instead Of A Bear... It Was Coyotes?. Top Story - August 2024.
I have waited for the train to slow down on the philosophical debate of Would You Rather A Man Or Bear In The Woods I waited mostly because I was busy being entertained by reading the comment arguments, and seeing men flail, gnash their teeth angrily, and thrash against what is society's view of their gender as a whole. I have seen men agree with the women, saying that there are men out there who are worse than bears (usually those guys are the cool ones, yah?). I have seen women, who by the profile pictures and their lifestyle photos tell me they wouldn't survive just walking in the forest, talk about how they wouldn't be scared of the bear and be able to make friends with it before a man was able to control himself.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in Viva
Exciting Times
It was a Saturday like others when i sat down to read Exciting times by Naoise Dolan. I had finished a couple of days before Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and although I had loved it, as I knew I would, I didn't quite feel the pull towards the story as I did when reading the first pages of this Irish novel. Do not get me wrong, for the story of Harry Potter, despite its' authors wrongs, will forever be a cherished story for me because of all the memories built around it, like branches to a tree trunk which never truly fades away.
By Bérengère Balteauabout a year ago in Viva
Embracing Holistic Approaches to Mental Health Care: . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Introduction: In recent years, the conversation surrounding mental health has evolved significantly. More people are becoming aware of the importance of mental well-being, not just as a facet of overall health but as a crucial element that can affect every aspect of life. Traditional approaches to mental health care often emphasize medication and therapy, which, while effective for many, may not address the broader aspects of a person's life. This is where holistic approaches to mental health care come into play, offering a more comprehensive and integrative path to well-being.
By Katrina Cody about a year ago in Viva
Day 31 of My 40 Day Fast: I Realize the Impracticality of Women Staying in the Home
One of my previous posts, What Would Happen if Women Stayed Home, has me in reflection. Women can’t stay out of the workforce because a lot of us have to work, myself included. You can read what I wrote by clicking on the story below.
By Neelam Sharmaabout a year ago in Viva
The complexity of feminism and representation in Hulu's "The Other Black Girl"
The Other Black Girl is a 2023 series based on the 2021 book of the same name by Zakiya Dalila Harris. It explores black representation in the workplace as well as the complexities of it through the story of Nella Rogers (Sinclair Daniel) intertwined with others. She is an assistant and becomes an editor. On the way, she learns the value and misfortune of representation at Wagner Books. Nella is inspired by Kendra Rae Phillips (Cassi Maddox) who is the only black person and black woman pictured in the "hall of white people". She worked at Wagner as the editor in 1988 and inspired Nella, especially with her work on "Burning Heart" with her best friend, Diana Gordon(Shakirah DeMesier). She wants to be able to edit books and tell stories someday so that "a nerdy, little Black girl who didn't grow up with kids who looked like her could imagine a bigger world" to "feel less alone". Nella worked as Vera Parini's (Bellamy Young) assistant and Vera valued her. However, their relationship turned sour as they continuously clashed about her opinion of Shartricia, a black female character in Colin Franklin's (Brian Baumgartner) book. Shartricia is the only black character within the crack epidemic and she is written in a way that includes every harmful stereotype. Nella believes she is unfavourable, especially from a white author. Vera receives her feedback but orders her to keep it hidden because they need to be diplomatic to save the company as his work contributes to a large portion of the company's profits. This represents the silenced and underrepresentation of diverse voices at Wagner where there had been only one black person in an influential position in history.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Viva
The feminist episode of 2024's 'Good Times'
Netflix took a chance to create a spin-off of 1974's beloved sitcom, Good Times. This 2024 series created by Stephen Curry, Seth MacFarlane and Norman Lear is called the same name or "Good Times: Black Again" according to the title sequence. Instead of James, Florida, James Junior, Thelma, and Michael, we get Reggie, Beverly, Junior, Grey, and Dalvin. Reggie is James Evans's grandson and the series explores the Evans descendants through a modern adult comedy series. There are 10 episodes and in the 3rd episode called "Grey's Anatomy", they explore feminism. In this 3rd episode, Grey (Marsai Martin)gets her first period and it's a big deal. Her mother, Beverly(Yvette Nicole Brown) is anxious about what this means in Grey's life as this marks the beginning of her adulthood. She informs Grey of what she can expect now while making her opinion of tampons known. Grey mentions the white girls in commercials saying it makes you feel like you don't have a period but Beverly believes tampons are a gateway to other activities and exploration. She wants to prevent Grey from sexual curiosity at a young age as her mother did for her.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Viva
The feminist force in 'Òlòtūré'
Òlòtūré is a 2019 movie following the life of Òlòtūré who goes by Ehi to work. Òlòtūré (Sharon Ooja) is a journalist in an undercover role as a sex worker to garner information about the tragic and abusive industry of sexual exploitation in Nigeria. She goes through various trials and tribulations as Ehi while trying to maneuver around several problems. Ehi lives in Sandra's (Omawumi Megbele) house with other sex workers but is a friend and roommate to Linda (Omowunmi Dada). She learns of an opportunity to go to Europe from Linda. Ehi expresses her distress after running barefoot from a customer. She hopes the men would be different in Europe but after Linda negates that possibility, she focuses on the monetary value. Linda admits she was told about this person by a friend as she was in Benin City. She left for Lagos in hopes of her and her sister travelling to gain betterment for their family once in Europe. Linda agrees to help her despite the secretive nature of the lady.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Viva
