feminism

At its core, feminism is the simple conviction that women are equal to men in every regard, and should be treated as such.

Patriarchy: A Timeless Sickness
On a lonely night in Helsinki, I found myself on my sofa, watching Ridley Scott's The Last Duel. Expecting just another historical drama to pass my sleepless night, I was instead met with a strikingly relevant film—one that confronts the enduring violence of patriarchy. What I initially saw as a medieval courtroom drama unfolded into a poignant examination of power, misogyny, and injustice.
By Sergios Saropoulos3 years ago in Viva
Musings of an Independent Woman
I have been alone for the vast majority of my life. Not in a “she lives in a cabin in the woods by herself and was raised by wolves” kind of way.
By Lexi 🌻3 years ago in Viva
Winds of change in Iran.
A Symbol of Resistance The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Tehran, allegedly due to improperly wearing her hijab under Iran’s strict dress code laws, has ignited a movement that refuses to be silenced. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iranian women have been subjected to rigid laws enforcing the hijab, with the morality police ensuring compliance. However, Amini's tragic death has become a catalyst for resistance, turning her into an enduring symbol of defiance.
By Sergios Saropoulos3 years ago in Viva
‘Tawaifs’ : The Unsung Female Musicians of India
The word ‘tawaif’ carries a bad rap in today’s times. But that wasn’t always the case. Today a tawaif is used to depict either a prostitute or the ‘other woman’ or a ‘woman of low morals’ who breaks families for her personal benefit. And unfortunately, in modern times, their portrayal as seductive girls, singing and dancing to double meaning songs meant to titillate the customer has further damaged their reputation
By Peeping_Soul3 years ago in Viva
The Challenges of Being a Modern Woman
It was 8 a.m., and the sound of the alarm clock shattered the silence. Jane quickly silenced it and rolled out of bed. She had to get ready for work. Despite being exhausted, she knew she couldn't skip a day at the office, or else she'd fall behind on her projects. Juggling a career and a family was hard, but she was determined to make it work.
By Edy Zoo 3 years ago in Viva
Feminist-A Dirty Word
I’m a feminist. I’ve always been a feminist. I was raised by a feminist. I’ve always denied I was a feminist. These may seem like contradictory statements, yet they are not.
By Laura Beth3 years ago in Viva
The Younger Woman
There is nothing more appealing to middle-aged men than the younger woman. Beauty, eloquence, style, and success are meaningless when compared to youth and perceived innocence.
By D4 years ago in Viva
Dare To Be Fierce!
Fierce mean having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness. Confidence comes from the inside. Being fierce is an external expression of yourself regardless of those who may intimidate you or the atmosphere around you. It's an aggressiveness that's says "No matter what, I'm going to always look my best and feel my best.
By Alexis Patmon4 years ago in Viva
10 Feminist Female Artists You Should Know
1. Black Iris III by Georgia O'Keeffe (1926) Irises - the first reference that might come to your mind is Van Gogh's painting Irises, which he painted while admitted to a mental asylum in Saint Remy.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in Viva
To Bra or Not To Bra
Women as a collective have come a long way since the early 1900s. However, there are still many challenges that we may face in the day to day of our lives. While it is claimed that we have equal rights with men, there are still those who will treat us differently and who have different expectations from our gender.
By ChezaLuna4 years ago in Viva
Come on girl, it's just fun
-- 1989 graffiti on the University of Western Ontario campus after Mark Leppina killed 14 women in Montreal The Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood once asked a male friend why men felt threatened by women. He replied, "They are afraid of being laughed at by women." Atwood then asked a group of women why they felt threatened by men. They replied, "We are afraid of being killed."
By twddn4 years ago in Viva
How do you view Japan's legal form to encourage women to become housewives, for example, the husband's salary will increase if his wife is a housewife, but will increase taxes?
So far, many tax policies in Japan have indeed indirectly made women tend to be housewives, intentionally or unintentionally.
By Derasom4 years ago in Viva