feminism
At its core, feminism is the simple conviction that women are equal to men in every regard, and should be treated as such.
My Ode to Femininity & Blackness
It’s not easy being female. I mean, I think every woman can attest to that. Not only are we automatically deemed the “weaker sex,” not only do we live in a patriarchy where men believe it is their RIGHT to decide what is best for women, not only are we living in an impenitent rape culture…. But, Eve had to mess around at talk to a flying serpent and screw us ALL over with cramps and monthly bloodletting! Only so that we can generate the eggs necessary to make even MORE ungrateful and privileged men who believe they can decide what’s best for women…
By B. J. Cyprian5 years ago in Viva
Women Round The World Prepare To Mark Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month and is an annual, declared month which highlights the contribution of women through out history and contemporary society. It is celebrated in the United States Of America, United Kingdom, and Austria culminating in a day to mark all the achievements made by women through out time on March 8th. It is celebrated in October in Canada with the celebration being Person's Day on October 18th.
By Ashish Prabhu5 years ago in Viva
100 Days of Meditation Post Break-Up
Day 1 – February 25th, 2021 I took a look at my YouTube music playlist after my afternoon workout and got slapped back by my sudden realization today! The list started with “Head in the Clouds” by Naika featuring Teamarrr a song about putting down the emotional baggage of an ex-relationship in order to pick up one’s Goddess-hood instead. The second song was “Stronger” by Raveena a song I interpreted to be about trusting yourself and not letting a man discourage your own divinity. Then it was “Be Careful” by Cardi B, literally telling her man to appreciate her or else risk losing her. “What You Won’t Do” by Savanna Cristina is a mix of oldie vibes with newbie lyrics and again about appreciating the woman in your life before she’s gone. And a slew of Other songs mostly consistent of the artists Teamarrr, Doja Cat, Beyoncé, and Lizzo. I’d been jamming on the way to the store to gather groceries to make for my boyfriend, singing in the shower in his small one bedroom apartment merely yards away from him, and making out with him with the music bumping in the background without ever noticing that I’d unintentionally and expertly cultivated my break-up playlist prior to my actual break-up.
By Ashley Ellis5 years ago in Viva
I don’t remember the day I became a woman because I was too embarrassed
I’m fairly certain I was 14 and I believe I must have been at school when I started — an all-girls boarding school. I suppose there must have just been a lot of blood suddenly there in my underwear. So much! So deeply, darkly, thickly red! This is me guessing at the thoughts that must have tumbled through my head, presumably in a toilet cubicle. But I do have a vague sense that I was surprised at the sheer volume of blood that fell out of me, and that sensation of it falling — viscous, a bit like honey without the sugary stickiness, and very warm; I still find it curious. The smell of body and iron.
By Charlie Nicholson5 years ago in Viva
Society.
Eyes as crystal blue as the sea, luscious blonde hair, perfectly sun kissed skin without a blemish or impurity in sight. This is what society would call a “perfect” and “desirable” woman...but any woman that doesn’t fit that category is deemed “undesirable” or “less than.”
By Katelyn Carpunky5 years ago in Viva
What it means to be in a sexist family
Have you ever tried to talk to a man about sexism and feminism? How it works, the fundamental beliefs, the taboos, the myths, all the gory stuff? Did they take it with an open mind, without being offended? I mean, I do hope they understood that they are two different things right? One is about the oppression of women and the other is about women empowerment. I can understand though, why they would feel personally attacked and offended by feminism. Feminism is proof that women have been oppressed, an ode to sexism if you will. But that would mean that men are and have done wrong. Oh no. That just can’t be. Some men might even think feminism is what sexism is called when women are sexist to men. Of course, if women fight for their equal social standing to men then that is in turn oppressing men. There’s no such thing as an equal power balance, someone has to be superior and if women try to gain that position, then it’s threatening, it’s sexist, it’s feminist. But anyways, let’s hope those men you have talked to before did not believe this. It’s a bit different in my case.
By UniqueFAYS5 years ago in Viva
