feminism

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

Black Women: The Most Disrespected, Unprotected And Neglected Person In The World.
“The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman.” Malcolm X said these words in 1962. 58 years later, nothing has changed. At all. As a matter of fact, one could make the argument that with the advent of the internet and social media, it’s probably gotten worse. The Black woman’s body for centuries has been a topic of ridicule, scorn, lust and fetishization from both Black and white men and white women. The Black woman’s intellect even more so. Black women have been ridiculed as not being as smart as Black men, when according to the National Center for Education Statistics, Black women make up 64% of all bachelor’s degrees earned by Black people in the United States, and 67% of all associates degrees earned, statistically speaking. Black women have also been leading revolutions and carrying on movements when Black male leaders were either slain or imprisoned. The burden of the colour of our skin that we have had to shoulder, amassed with having to raise families, take care of elders and maintain social standing and our mental health is and has been beyond taxing.
By Whitney Smart5 years ago in Viva
What is feminism and what it is not?
• ‘I myself has never been able to find out what precisely feminism is. I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute.’
By Sitara folks5 years ago in Viva
Female Empowerment
Female empowerment. What is that exactly? According to Springer Link, women's empowerment is the process of increasing women’s access to control over the strategic life choices that affect them and access to the opportunities that allow them fully to realise their capacities.
By Reki5 years ago in Viva
ELLE
ELLE “Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.”
By LENE - Erislene Brito5 years ago in Viva
*Title - The Irrelevance
Whilst signing up to a Virtual Webinar for work recently, I found I was unable to complete the registration form before disclosing the mandatory 'Title' field - for which the only options included 'Mr', 'Mrs, 'Miss', 'Ms' and 'Dr' - in that order.
By Daniela Forsyth5 years ago in Viva
Ladylike
“I drink tequila straight, haven’t brushed my hair in days, and I kiss on the first date if I’m really feelin’ it. I don’t even own a dress, bite my nails when I get stressed, do whatever for attention if I’m needin’ it. Controversial, so outspoken, I’ve been told that I’m not ladylike. But I’m a lady like whoa. I can bring you to your knees and get you kicked out the Garden of Eden. Untamable, unframable, Mona Lisa. Kiss you like a whiskey fire, turn around and leave your heart in a riot, lipstick in a cigarette pack on the dash. I’m a lady like that.”
By Emily Welch5 years ago in Viva
CEDAW
Chapter No. 1 Introduction 1.1 Main thesis statement In this thesis work, I will focus on the introduction to CEDAW and how does it operates in different countries of the world especially in Pakistan. I will also highlight the steps on which CEDAW works in Pakistan and how it has made possible to provide women with rights that they were not given. Furthermore, there will a deep comparison between how CEDAW is operated in Pakistan and other countries like Bangladesh. My research will also highlight how CEDAW has raised the status of women in the society. The steps taken by Pakistan to improve the status of women in society after ratifying CEDAW will also be a major focus of the thesis. Later on, in the end the reforms that are taken to strengthen the steps taken and ways to improve the functioning of CEDAW in Pakistan will be explored.
By Hina5 years ago in Viva
Doubt: The Cornerstone of Condoning Rape
The question I’d like to ask Marie, even after the truth came out, is if she had to do it all over again, would she still call the police? Would she still come forward? Would she tell Peggy? Shannon? She was burned at the stake for telling the truth saturated in doubt as kerosene, everyone she told threw lit matches on her. Would she do it again?
By Kate R5 years ago in Viva
Sexy isn't Shameful
There is nothing wrong with being confident with your body and who you are. However, as women, many of us have grown up with the notion that we have to be self-conscious and not stand out for fear of getting the wrong attention. We are conditioned to feel shame and guilt over what we wear, what we do, and what we say. From girls at school to women in the workplace, there is a constant worry about how one’s sexuality might accidentally excite or offend someone. We are discouraged from being sexy, from owning our looks and feeling confident because the implication is that to be sexual is to be trashy, easy, a slut or a whore, or plain old desperate. We get catcalled on the streets no matter what we wear, and shrivel up and walk faster to avoid being called on further. If we fight back unwanted advances, then we are called prudes, and if we give in, we are called sluts. If we drink too much, it’s not ladylike and apparently, we are also putting our body on a silver platter for men to use—but if we don’t drink at all, we are, once again, prudes. There is a clear double standard lingering over everything we do, with a strong emphasis on sexuality.
By LHR5 years ago in Viva
Hearts on the Wall
For the first time since we set up camp in North East, Tennessee two days ago, I washed my face. It was the smoke that eventually made my dirty face unbearable. Hours and hours of my husband, Shelby’s, prize-worthy campfires, filling my pores and sticking to the leftover sweat from yesterday’s hike. “I’m just admiring my fire,” Shelby said when I noticed his far off look and asked what was on his mind. It’s true he could construct a campfire to be admired, and for thousands of years, as long as men have ignited and contained fires, this was a skill to be boasted. I kissed his lips 3 times as is our custom and left him to his admiration for the nearby bathhouse.
By Brittany Shelby-Phillips5 years ago in Viva
J.K. Rowling is a Dirty Rotten TERF
First, let's get a few things out of the way. Feminism benefits everyone. If you think feminism's only goal is to serve cisgender women, then you're doing it wrong. The goals of feminism help everyone. If true equality and equity were achieved all the harmful structures set in place by the patriarchy would be dismantled. That means men could express their feelings, and wouldn't have to resort to violence as the only way to express themselves. It also means that the control construct could be dismantled, and the idea that the best way to gain power is to rip it from someone else. Ultimately this is a really good thing, but some people have a hard time with the idea that they are still privileged in comparison to someone else.
By Paige Graffunder5 years ago in Viva
What is true feminism? RBG's crusade for the cause
Since Ruth's death we talked about how she did a lot for women. I want to talk about the feminism movement and what Ruth did for the movement. I will talk about both new school and old school feminism.
By Lena Bailey5 years ago in Viva