feminism

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

I Wish People Would Pick Their Last Names With More Thought
Last names or family names are a component of our identities that we take for granted. It is something bestowed upon us when we are born and reinforced through repetition and subtle pressures during the course of our lives.
By Aditi Balaji4 years ago in Viva
Dressing like a hooker is not empowerment...
So every once in a while, I see the same tired old cliche trotted out by feminist writers. They praise the virtues of dressing like a hooker because...well..it's empowerment.
By Linda Christiancy4 years ago in Viva
My Cousin Made Inappropriate Advances Towards Me
I was 16 years old when one of my cousins came to live with us. He was appearing for competitive exams and had to take special classes for them, which were not available in his hometown. My family lived in a big city, so he came to attend those classes at an education centre.
By Richa Khare4 years ago in Viva
Being 'girly' is not appealing?
WHAT or WHO IS A 'GIRLY'? What are the first things that come to your mind when you hear the term ‘girly’?Someone who is dramatic, emphasises their looks, wears pink and is obsessed with shopping? Would you like be like to be perceived as a person who fancies pink, looks, shopping etc? Do that sound like a turn-off? But why?
By Ashley4 years ago in Viva
DON'T HURT A WOMAN.
It might take you a minute to break a woman's trust but getting it back takes time.Here is one of the reasons i cant simply just trust anyone with my entire life, this story thought me how to not let things in this life weigh you down till you cat do nothing but depend on others. A few times a lot of men take advantage of the fact that women are considered the weaker vessel and as such should treat a women however they might please. A woman loses her pride and dignity the moment she loses her virginity which is no new thing in our world today even though many might say that it doesn't matter as the world's is no longer archaic but news flash it matters.
By Adin Reggie4 years ago in Viva
Feminism
Have you ever considered why women require feminism? Why do women require separate compartments in trains and dedicated areas in public spaces?
By Pravi4 years ago in Viva
Online Language Exchanges Apps are Exhausting for Women
Learning a new language is a necessity turned personal passion. However, developing your skills doesn’t exempt you from inappropriate behavior from people online.
By Anu Kumar4 years ago in Viva
Do Men Need Feminism More than Women?
It's a pretty loaded title. Of course Men don't need feminism more than Women. Feminism is by women, for women, and should ideally support only women.
By Jason4 years ago in Viva
Remembering the Heart of a Phenomenal Black Woman During 2026 Women's History Month!. Top Story - October 2021.
Since I'm immersing myself in women related topics during March, I thought it was high time to remember the heart of phenomenal Black woman Maya Angelou during this 2026 Women's History Month.
By Justiss Goode4 years ago in Viva
An Open Letter to Every Man Who Dislikes the Word 'Feminism'. Top Story - October 2021.
Often when I have a conversation with a man about feminism, I come across a familiar argument - why must you call it 'feminism'? Isn't that sexist in the opposite way? Why can't you just call it 'equality'?
By Aditi Balaji4 years ago in Viva
Female Power
For a long time I hated being a girl. I constantly thought my life would be so much better if I had just been born a guy! This thought went through my head for a very long time, until about two years ago when I realized I was lacking self-love. In order for me to truly love myself I had to accept myself the way I was, which included the fact that I was a female!
By Lizz 4 years ago in Viva
Trick-or-Treat
I’ve always loved Halloween. The spook, the glitter, and everything in between. I started loving it even more as I turned into a teenager, when I started exploring more of the world around me and began to discover rituals, beliefs, and legends that belonged to the holiday. Something about exploring history makes me feel a little bit closer to humanity, you know?
By Jenna Nicole Lee4 years ago in Viva