feminism
At its core, feminism is the simple conviction that women are equal to men in every regard, and should be treated as such.
The Monstrous Other: Uneducated/ing Women in Islam
The Monstrous Other. Firstly, we must understand what is an "other." An other is a taboo or a grossly under talked about subject that affects a particular group of people. Others are usually sensitive in their subject matter, require detailed analysis of many factors that influence it, and finally, is rooted in the fabric of many people's lives.
By Cieaf Abualdahab8 years ago in Viva
Catcalling: The Experience of It and the Movement That Follows
I had my first experience with catcalling at age 12, on my way to a Halloween party dressed as a cat. My friend and I were walking past a pub and we didn't know that the way we were dressed was prime material for men three decades older than us to wolf-whistle, jeer and make us feel uncomfortable. We had been taught by society to accept these behaviours and compliments from men, and to be grateful for the attention.
By ovaryacting8 years ago in Viva
The Issue with ‘Feminist’ Men
Can men be feminists? Yeah, but some feminist men unfortunately do not use their label as a feminist for good. Instead, they use gender equality to hide their true abusive intentions. Though this is not aimed toward men who rightfully call themselves feminists, who do not portray abusive tactics, it is important to be aware of the male "feminists" who use their label to disrespect the entire feminist movement.
By Sherry Campbell8 years ago in Viva
Eve Evolved
Ever since the first woman was created, we have been evolving through time. So much has changed for us since we took that first bite, and when I say we, I mean that as a whole I feel that women are all connected in a sort of sisterhood that has helped us through the years.
By Natalie Ayala8 years ago in Viva
Flavors
No matter a person’s race, religion, sexuality, or socioeconomic background, they cannot escape stereotypes. Every person experiences them in some regard. Some face them at much harsher extremes than others. But in essence, we all are stereotyped in some fashion.
By Micky Thinks8 years ago in Viva
What We’ve Learned
Don't do this and don't do that. That's all we ever hear growing up. You can't go here and you can't go there. It's too late for that and it's just too dangerous for you. Why? We ask. Because you're a girl we're told. But since when is being a girl a bad thing? As soon as we're able to understand what's being said, we're told to be careful around certain family members. The question is, why let those family members near us if that was the case? Ever since we were old enough to attend school we were told that if a boy was mean to us, he secretly liked us. So then everyone wonders why we get into abusive relationships. We're just accepting the love that we were taught at a young age to accept. Ever since kindergarten we were told we couldn't wear certain clothes because it's too distracting to the boys' learning environment and even to male teachers. Why should the boys' education be valued over ours? Why have those types of male teachers? Ever since we were old enough to go places on our own we were told to never go anywhere by ourselves, in fear of something bad happening to us. Why should that be such a common fear? For as long as I can remember, I've always been told to watch my back when I go somewhere, watch what I wear, don't do this and don't do that because it isn't ladylike, males' education and lives are valued over my own. While one in sixteen men are raped or sexually assaulted, one in five women is raped every single day. Sixty-three percent of rape is never reported because who would believe us in this society? Rape culture "doesn't exist" but yet the victims are always the ones blamed for the crime. "Your dress was too short." "Your shirt was too low." "You shouldn't have worn those heels." "You were drunk." "I wasn't sure if you meant it or not when you said no." "You didn't stop me." All of these things are said to victims of sexual assault so why would we come out and say anything? Women have been oppressed since the beginning of time and it isn't getting any better. Hell, our right to vote isn't even 100 years old yet. We're still treated like objects to provide pleasure for men's sexual fantasies. We're treated like garbage and abused every day of our lives. We're told we aren't good enough but yet they question why we stress over not being perfect. Society puts so much pressure on not being over a certain weight, boobs being a certain size, and hair being a certain length. If your makeup doesn't look like this, you're ugly. If you don't look like you just had plastic surgery, you're ugly. No matter what you do, if you don't look like this model in a magazine that we photoshopped, you're nowhere near perfect. If you tell a man no, he doesn't understand. Either he doesn't understand or he doesn't care about what you say. It's sad that we live in a world where we have to say "I have a boyfriend" instead because men respect other men instead of you and what you say. Women are scared to tell men no because if we do, we're either beat to death or shot up. Women have to fight for their basic rights as a fucking human being and that shit isn't cool. Men always say that if it weren't for men, women wouldn't be here, when, in fact, women are the reason men are here. Little boys grow up not being taught how to respect women and grow into wife beaters. They grow into players who hurt a good girl just to get a laugh. It’s time to put an end to this.
By Callie McKinney8 years ago in Viva
The Degradation of the Feminist Movement
The feminist movement used to be a force for good. It was a way for women to fight oppression and have their voice heard. Recently, within the past decade or two, the movement has changed into something unrecognizable. Why the change? What happened?
By Caroline Brown8 years ago in Viva
Worldwide Outrage Over Neomasculine Misogynist Anti-Feminist Blogs and Articles
An online men’s rights activist group has caused a worldwide uproar due to a quote regarding their stance on rape: "I propose that we make the violent taking of a woman not punishable by law when done off public grounds”
By Valerie Holt8 years ago in Viva
Is New Wave Feminism Really Feminism?
To begin, feminism is commonly interpreted as women being considered equal to men in the eyes of society. The question I am asking is isn't it more important for women to be equal amongst each other first? What I mean by that is women are constantly bringing each other down, judging, and being concerned with ego. For example, a woman posts a picture of herself in a swimsuit and she has stretch marks, for she is the mother of three beautiful children. This women then proceeds to receive hate comments, for in the 21st century it is apparently abnormal to have stretch marks, even after having children (unless you're Kylie Jenner). Does anybody acknowledge the fact that she is a mother and proud? Absolutely not. What matters today isn't what kind of person you are, your likes are based on how you look and even to some extent, your social standing based on the materialistic items one has.
By Mama Gillman8 years ago in Viva
Walmart Succumbs to Pressure from Conservative Lobbyists Who Twisted Meaning Behind #Metoo Movement in an Attempt to Justify Removing Cosmopolitan from Checkout Stands
"Walmart removes Cosmopolitan from checkouts as conservative lobbyists celebrate" Walmart removed Cosmopolitan form checkout stands, following pressure from The National Centre on Sexual Exploitation.
By ovaryacting8 years ago in Viva
