feminism
At its core, feminism is the simple conviction that women are equal to men in every regard, and should be treated as such.
We Are Beautiful
We as women have so much to be compared to. When it comes to the various platforms or social media, and how everything involves pictures (selfies) of ourselves. Which we filter and doctor until we barely look the same. I am writing this in hopes that we can come together and learn to love ourselves. Or for you, the girl reading this, that can’t seem to find a single beautiful feature in herself, to finally know how to love yourself. This is where I want to start, this is why I wrote this, to open the eyes of other women, to see what I see when I browse the internet, when on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, tumblr or any other site that pictures; I see hatred, and animosity towards other women when we should only show love and kindness.
By Atley Jeanine8 years ago in Viva
Dear Cis Male, Educate Yourself!
Dear CIS male feminist ally, I know you are there for me when things turn rough in the cyber world. But it does not matter how much you try to help your friends in the feministic strive for equality, as long as you do not educate yourself. So here is a rant of advice, just for you!
By Siri Sandquist8 years ago in Viva
#MeToo
In 7th grade I took the bus home from school everyday and I was one of the few girls that lived in the neighborhood. One afternoon this boy sat with me, I had my headphones in and tried to ignore him until he started touching my thighs. He said it was a "game" that they play, and you're supposed to let the guys touch you until you get "nervous". Yet, every time I would tell him to stop, he didn't.
By Maria Rose8 years ago in Viva
Me Too
There’s nothing worse than your trust being betrayed by someone you thought would always hold it. Well, maybe there is. But that’s got to be the worst experiences of my life. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to let it go, but now’s as good as time as any to start. The first step in moving on has got to be sharing it, right?
By Natalie Andrus8 years ago in Viva
The Worst Night of My Life
I have been seeing this hashtag all over the place lately, for good reason. It is wonderful that so many are stepping forward to bring to light situations that have happened to them. To be honest, I never planned on telling my story. I saw all these other people talking about what happened to them and I thought to myself, “There are already enough people talking. I don’t need to.” That felt like an excuse, though. Now I do not think anyone needs to share their story; if you aren’t comfortable with it then do not feel as if you are required because you aren’t. For myself, though, if the only reason I had to not share was just that I thought enough people had, then that didn’t feel like a good enough reason.
By LaDeena Cabigon8 years ago in Viva
Why Female Friends Are Important
My earliest memories are being in a male dominated house. My mom worked a bunch so I was with my brothers and dad most of the time. We played wrestling, played make believe kings & knights, and I watched a lot that influenced me into the idea that wives are nagging and never want to have fun. I never wanted to be that person. I started to think that other girls are the enemy and to impress a guy, you need to be like a bro... but a bro that you kiss. I was too young to know what it meant but these influences gave me the idea that I need to be of "loose morals" in order to keep a balance of being a friend and romantic prospect to men. These sound like terrible things to teacher a young girl. Who in their right mind would allow their child to believe this or watch anything that would give her that idea? Well, most people. My brothers and father weren't trying to teach me this nor did they know it was what I thought. It's a lesson we get fed to us by nearly all sit-coms revolving around a patriarch and his family. The wife is a drag, the man is a horndog, and we don't see very much actual love in the marriage. The deepest connections are between a man and his friends while women's relationships are almost always toxic. They fight over the men, they talk behind each other's backs and the teenage girls in the show are told that if you're a prude you won't find love and the "pretty" girls will wind up unhappy in their latter lives.
By Samantha Darling8 years ago in Viva
My Story of Silence
For a very long time, I've been afraid to put my face to my story. I tell others from behind the screen what terror I went through, but to reveal myself and make it public... It was unthinkable, not until other very brave and strong women spoke up. Their battle cries are still heard ringing in my ears, and I can't help but to think where I'd be without the love and support of those around me.
By Angel Peugh8 years ago in Viva
Dealing with Being Raped and Molested
Some people find themselves asking what exactly is rape and molestation? Aren't they the same thing? Well, from someone who personally experienced both, I can personally say, no, they are not. They may have some similarities, but they are two totally different things. Rape is another term for sexual assault and is usually done by a man to a woman, but some women rape men, too. Statics show that one in five women and one in seventy-one men are raped at least once in their lives. Molestation is also sexual assault, but it can also be abuse of a person towards women and most of all children. Statistics show that every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every eight minutes, that victim is a child. I am a rape and molestation survivor and this is my story.
By Loie Swanger8 years ago in Viva
What Is Third Wave Feminist Movement?
So, what is third wave feminism? In simple terms, third wave feminism is the act of feminism that began in the 1990s and has lived up until current day. Because there are many different portrayals, outlets, angles, and beliefs of feminism today, it is easy to lose the true concepts of what third wave feminism stands for.
By April Demarco8 years ago in Viva
The Feminist Neanderthal
For the those that are on the fence, female oppression is real. The " male gaze " is real. The patriarchy is real. And my pre-programmed desire to procreate, my biological attraction to hips, breast, kindness, symmetry, physical and mental strength, and stability is also real. At least to me it is.
By Stone Jone8 years ago in Viva
