gender roles
A look at the evolution of gender roles, from Leave It to Beaver, paternity leave, female breadwinners and more.
My Champion
Dear Strong Woman, You amaze me. I need to start right there because I know you haven't heard it nearly enough. All those times you felt like no one saw you, I hope you know I saw you clearly. All the times you spoke and thought that no one heard you, I assure you I did. Your words still resonate in my mind each time I face tough times, in fact. All those times you took care of everyone else without a single expectation or a single thank you... I bet you felt so unappreciated. I'm here to say that I not only appreciate you, but I love you. It's your love that built my spirit. It's your kindness and humility that taught me what matters most. It's your devotion to your family that made me who I am today.
By Kathryn Keller-Casper5 years ago in Viva
What Is Lady Like?
When I used to hear the word lady like I'd think of reprimanding, scolding, and, quite honestly, the 18th century. I'd picture women in fluffy dresses with corsets who are constantly reminding each other to stay in their place. I'd think of my mother popping my hand telling me not to move a certain way because she decided to adorn me in a dress for the day. I'd remember teachers in school saying that I wasn't acting like a lady when my sassiness and strong opinion wasn't appreciated. Overall I viewed Lady Like as an undercover way of silencing a woman without out right telling her to be quiet.
By Blue Dymond5 years ago in Viva
1 in 3 Women Will Experience Violence from a Partner
With the rise of the #MeToo movement and ever-increasing allegations of sexual harassment and/or misconduct from powerful men in the workplace, the focus of women in relation to their bodies and autonomy has never been more in the spotlight. Meanwhile, European countries have been under fire for what has been seen as violations against women's rights in legislature proceedings. Then the shocking murder of Sarah Everard in the UK reignited many discussions about safety for women, unveiling the unsaid "codes" of how women often need to navigate the world around them. Never before have there been so many instances where women have risen to be talking points, not because of triumphs or glass ceilings being shattered—but because of the dangers they face in day-to-day life.
By Jillian Spiridon5 years ago in Viva
Sexism and The City
It was the day that everything changed. The city was revelling, a continuous cycle of drudgery, delusion, and desperation. Once again, I found myself standing waiting for the rhythm of the traffic light to quicken to a rapid pace and allow me to cross the road. Most people didn’t obey the traffic lights in the city, something about having no time. Yet, I quite looked forward to taking my time in the morning. With the hallowed sounds of civilisation knocking impatiently at my door and my heartbeat syncopated with the city, I looked around for a second, tried to gain my bearings.
By S.R Fleiser5 years ago in Viva
She Conquers
Women in power. There’s not a ton. The numbers are not in our favor. Even with a woman Vice President, the numbers for women in power in the United States are low. Although we are far from the most suppressed group in the world, we are a breed that is slept on. Only twenty-six percent of the house and senate is made up of women. For state legislatures we sit a bit higher at thirty percent. Of fortune five hundred CEOs, women make up about seven percent.
By Michelle Schultz5 years ago in Viva
What it means to be a woman
What it means to be a woman, even though it varies from country to country and from generation to generation, has the same basis for all of us. Every single one of us, that I personally know, have been told at one time or another that we are not enough of a woman. Some of us have even been told so as recently as today, the international celebration of womanhood!
By Sandra Tena5 years ago in Viva
Boys Will be Boys (because we let them)
A young girl is standing with her friends on the playground during recess. Out of nowhere, one of the boys in her class runs by and pushes her and then takes off. When the little girl gets upset she’s told, “it’s okay. He only did it because he likes you.” Suddenly, she is the envy of all the other kindergarten girls. They want a boy to push them, too.
By Kristen Nazzaro5 years ago in Viva
I am tired of being labelled as a strong black woman.
If I were to tell you that I carry the entire world on my back would you believe me? Well, that is how it feels right now. Being a woman already has its dangers accompanied to it but a black woman? That is on another level and an open door to being a target. A target to be told that you should or should not do this or that. A target to be scrutinized about everything you said or did not say. Even with our own personal struggles we still must deal with what the world wants to dump on our shoulders.
By Feliciana Lumona5 years ago in Viva
