feminism
At its core, feminism is the simple conviction that women are equal to men in every regard, and should be treated as such.
Disney Princess in the Light of Queens—Part 1: Snow White
There are so many Disney movie reviews and theories out there that we all think we know what our favorite stories are truly about. But looking at it in an empowering perspective, may teach us lessons for our daily lives and how to over come struggles we face. So starts are DISNEY PRINCESSES IN THE LIGHT OF QUEENS series. Let's start off with one of the first ever Disney Princess movies—Snow White.
By Bazal Morani6 years ago in Viva
I’m Gonna Go on a Quick Rant on Feminism/Femininity and Disney Here
It just riles me up when people seem to get the idea that femininity means a lack of feminism, like when people take a look at the girl in the pants and the girl in the ballgown and says the one in pants is more feminist and empowering than the one in the dress. The whole point of one of the many aspects of feminism is that as women, we have the right to choose to be and wear whatever we want. A woman in a dress is just as feminist as a woman in a burqa, and they’re both just as feminist as a woman in a suit or a woman in a bikini. And beyond clothing, a woman who’s married and in love is just as feminist as a woman who’s single. Here’s where Disney comes in: No one princess is a better more feminist role model than another. It’s important to have more than one type of role model yes, but just because one girl likes to fight and another girl likes to sew, it doesn’t mean that one is a better role model. All the princesses and other Disney ladies have good values to teach us and our kids in different ways, and I’m gonna go through them with you. Oh, and just for good measure, I always include trans women in my feminism, so terfs, this post isn’t for you.
By Emily Mayo6 years ago in Viva
The Inequalities of Being a Woman
Women’s rights have been a topic of discussion for years and some progress has been made. However, in today’s society, women still face inequality in the following categories: media, education, and the labor system. Men and women receive two different educations because of the way each gender is treated in the education system. Following the education they received, these men and women enter the workforce under the impression that they’re under equal standards. Yet, the gender pay gap still highly exists today. Finally, our media focuses on women in such a negative way, leading to mental health problems that we see in the women’s population today.
By Madison Rheam, B.A.6 years ago in Viva
Monday Musings: Why Do Women Compete?
I've worked in many different fields, with a lot of different teams. There is one consistency I've found across the board (not just in my professional life) that still irks me. Women in the workplace are more likely to compete with the other women than with the men; at least, more directly. It's 2019, we have the #MeToo movement, we have body positivity; and yet day-to-day, we still tear each other down. We're catty, petty, and quick to push down another woman's power because it threatens our own. But why?
By Chloe Elise6 years ago in Viva
Women Against Women
Now, initially, I wasn't going to make this its own topic, but something happened on the night of June 30, 2019 that changed my mind. Now to understand this story, you need to know something about me. You see, I had been engaged for two years and ended up having it broken off when I finally came clean to my dad and told him I wasn't happy, and he encouraged me to do what I felt I needed to.
By Bazal Morani6 years ago in Viva
Gender Equality in Research Articles
I currently started my MBA, and for the first time I realized that since I was a kid, so many of the research articles I read, either discount the existence of women in the subject by using gender-specific languages such as "him, he, himself, his, etc." or subject women to stereotypical roles such as teachers or nurses.
By Bazal Morani7 years ago in Viva
Introduction
My name is Bazal Morani, and I am a Muslim Female born and raised in the United States. I have been raised to believe our country represents freedom and equality, and I traveled the world with those ideals, representing our country with statements of women's rights and freedom of speech.
By Bazal Morani7 years ago in Viva
Feminine Self Love
Self love is a popular topic these days. We read about how to love ourselves in magazines and social media. And, in essence, we see a lot more about feminine self love than we do the masculine variety. Maybe that is because men aren't expected to be anything more than what they appear to be... physically, mentally, or emotionally. I am not saying that men don't have societal pressure to be more than. They just don't have as much pressure on them as their female counterparts.
By Linda Paul7 years ago in Viva
Mystery Man
Alcohol. Some people love it, some people need it, crave it even. Not me. Alcohol fueled with poorly made decisions destroyed me. That and the mystery man. I call him mystery man because I don't have any other label for him. In fact I have zero clue who he is.
By Lizzie Harvey7 years ago in Viva
Amber Rose Pedals Flat Tummy Tea for Pregnant Women
Amber Rose is promoting Flat Tummy Tea for pregnant women. The SlutWalk Founder and supposed feminist posted to her social media a photo of herself holding a packet of the tea while sporting a long blond wig and a very pregnant belly with the caption that reads,
By Whitney Alese7 years ago in Viva
Women Empowerment: Doing What Is Best for You
It is not recent news that women should be empowered. We are empowering women in many areas of life. However, women in the business arena are still not as empowered as men. Empowering women is an excellent idea for businesses. Here are a few reasons we should empower women in business.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Viva
