gender roles
A look at the evolution of gender roles, from Leave It to Beaver, paternity leave, female breadwinners and more.
The Strength Within
In a small village surrounded by green hills, lived a woman named Asha. She was known for her kindness, her bright smile, and the way she helped everyone. People came to her for advice, for help with cooking, for caring for babies, or even just a warm cup of tea.
By Nihal Khan11 months ago in Viva
Busting the Biological Clock Myth: Empowering Women’s Choices
The most well-thought-out advice provided to women of this generation seems to be, "Have a baby when you are ready to raise one." But nobody discusses how to get there. One has to prepare for pregnancy only when one is ready financially, emotionally, and physically, as feminist discourses remind us. But due to your "ticking biological clock," this has to be done in a hurry. There was always pressure on women to bear children.
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Viva
Empowering Women: Women’s Day 2025 and the Road Ahead
Women’s Day 2025: Celebrating Progress and Accelerating Action International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, observed on March 8, is more than just a celebration — it’s a global call to action for advancing women's rights and promoting gender equality. This year’s theme, "Accelerate Action," underscores the urgency to tackle persistent challenges while building on the progress made over the decades. As women around the world continue to break barriers in politics, business, sports, and society, Women’s Day 2025 serves as a reminder that while milestones have been achieved, there’s still a long road ahead toward true equality.
By Madi Speaksabout a year ago in Viva
This Woman's History Included...
I have been working for a paycheck since 1975. (Yes- I sold Avon while in high school to buy my yearbook, class ring, and St. Vincent DePaul blue jeans. [sub parenthetical statement: those jeans weren't designer. SVdP was what now would classify as 'thrift shopping'])
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Viva
Feminist Vigilantism in Action: The Inspiring Story of Gulabi Gang. Content Warning.
The pink-colored house is in the secluded town of Attara. In a humble look, there are hundreds of women visiting the house every year due to all sorts of reasons, e.g., dowry demands, domestic violence, illegal harassment of family members, etc. All the common people do not know about it. One of the largest, most powerful, and most influential feminist vigilante organizations in the world has its base here.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Viva
The Symbolism of Medusa- A Deeper Look at Purity Culture and Patriarchal Norms
Despite being one of Greek mythology's most infamous monsters, Medusa's story has always been unique. As one of the fiercest predators in the genre, she might have survived the storms of time. However, the story can be interpreted through a feminist lens. Medusa was more of the prey than the predator. As a follower of the goddess Athena, Medusa made a vow to live chastely, but when Poseidon sexually assaulted her in the temple, that plan fell apart. To put it briefly, the goddess of war did not find the Greek god Poseidon's seduction of a lovely young woman in Athena's temple endearing. Another version tells a darker story in which the god of the sea pursues the innocent woman violently against her will. She rushes across Athens, desperate to get away from her conqueror.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Viva
8 Signs Your Partner Loves You Deeply According to Psychology
Love is a multifaceted and profound emotion that can manifest in myriad ways. Although each relationship is distinct there are certain universal indicators that reveal a deep and genuine connection between partners. According to psychological research there exist specific behaviors actions and patterns that signify your partner truly loves you. Here are eight such indicators however they may not always be evident at first glance.
By Adnan Rasheedabout a year ago in Viva
