feminism

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

A Hero to All, But Especially Me
Dear Button, It’s funny, knowing how close we are now, to look back at the first words I ever said to you—or rather, about you. Mom had just brought you home from the hospital and set you on the couch in your carrier next to me. The moment she left the room, I pushed you—carrier and all—off the couch. When she rushed in, wondering why the baby was now on the ground crying, I angrily replied, “I don’t like it. Take it back.”
By Alyssa Gray5 years ago in Viva
Feminity Through the Eyes of a Tomboy
I saw a fallen tree in the park today. Its trunk was large and sturdy, moss covering the cracked bark. The old oak's roots shot out in all directions. Thousands of spiraled coils had previously anchored the tree to the earth. Like that tree once did, I'm still creating my roots. This chapter of womanhood, for me, is the beginning. I turned 22 in March, and I am just starting to solidify my foundation and identity.
By RJ5 years ago in Viva
Dr. Mrs. Bader-Ginsburg You were a Warrior
As international women's month comes to a close, I think it's important to acknowledge and remember all the strong women out there. One of the strongest that I have ever heard of was Ruth Bader-Ginsburg. Unfortunately, we lost Mrs. Bader-Ginsburg in September of last year but, all that she has accomplished should inspire young women to strive for the best.
By Nicholas McKenna5 years ago in Viva
Dear Women
Dear You: This letter is to you, the women on this planet. To women who are brave to smile, to dream, and to tear. To you, the women that inspire, are not afraid to work hard and be the best woman that you can become. To all you women that are brave enough to change to who you want to become. All of you that are not afraid to sweat, get dirty, and love fashion and beauty. To those women that feel empty but still have the courage to laugh, smile, and shine. Dear women in my life, the strangers, and newly acquainted, thank you for being you.
By Mary Crawley5 years ago in Viva
Not A woman, but US women.
I feel the strongest woman is all of us women, because the amount of stuff we go through all the time makes us mentally, spiritually, physically, emotionally etc. much stronger (or weaker), that it's hard to pick one woman, when all of us women are so beautifully powerful.
By CosmicAli5 years ago in Viva
I'm not your Superwoman
Dear Meghan, Who is the strongest woman you know? I’m sure your mother is one. Probably even the Queen. Personally, I’ve known and read about many strong women-historically, fictitiously, familial and spiritually. And there are many comic book heroines who are strong. One of the strongest is Superwoman. In Alicia Keyes song, Superwoman released in 2008, the heroine is portrayed as an everyday average woman:
By Saja Bo Storm5 years ago in Viva
I see you...
Dearest you, I may not know you personally, but I do see you, day in and day out making small miracles everyday. This letter is to the women who are often overlooked and unacknowledged. I want to let you know that you are vital to making the world go ‘round, there isn’t an area of life that doesn’t have your touch.
By Sierra Fisher5 years ago in Viva
Dear you,
Dear daughter, dear mother, dear friend, dear sister, dear woman, dear you. How are you? How's life? Are you doing what you love? Are you taking care of yourself? Of your body, of your mind? Are you happy? Are you proud? Are you loved?
By Lara Hayes5 years ago in Viva
Ladylike Ain't Like Nothin' at All
In a time where gender norms are consistently questioned, and expression & fluidity of gender is becoming widely accepted, the term 'ladylike' sounds as outdated as one of those savory jello salads from the '60s. I had to look up the term just to reacquaint myself with the meaning. Some of the definitions included words like, 'gracious', 'quiet' and, 'good manners'. I searched 'ladylike', and looked at images associated with the word. I wasn't shocked but was dismayed to find several images of shoes, long dresses, lipstick, and ladies peering into ovens. Wow, that word really is outdated. So I'm glad Vocal reached out to me and several others to help redefine what it means to be 'ladylike'.
By Daniela Bishop5 years ago in Viva
To the woman I know.
To the woman I know that bears relentless strength and courage. Knowing the true meaning of scared but doing it anyway. Facing the demons that were meant to destroy you and overcoming setbacks that were blessings in disguise. The silent battles you fought that at times left you defeated. But yet here you are, still standing and stronger than ever.
By Stephanie Ann5 years ago in Viva
Dear Little Girl:. Top Story - March 2021.
For you, the baby girl who's just new to this planet and in the process of discovering its wonders. You're already worthy of this world. You're a miracle of life, you're pure light, and you deserve all the love in the world!
By Marina Fortuño5 years ago in Viva
Ladylike? I Think Not.
From the second Eve ate that damn apple from the tree, women have been in for a bumpy ride. If you're reading this and you consider yourself to be a man, let me just tell you now that you have no idea what it's like to be a woman. You might hear the horrific stories of us being stalked, raped, kidnapped, sexually harassed, traded across the world for money, being in immense pain before giving birth, being paid less than our male employees and you may deeply sympathize, but you have no idea what it's like.
By Shamar M5 years ago in Viva