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Female pop-culture icons, women in the media and the depiction of women in the entertainment and pop culture sphere.
How Stridhan Empowers Women in Land Inheritance Issues
Women in Hindu society have historically possessed limited rights when it comes to ancestral land ownership. Unlike their male counterparts, they have not enjoyed equal access to land inherited from their ancestors since ancient times, largely due to the traditional concept of Stridhan within Indian culture. This custom has influenced the extent of women's rights in land inheritance. Legislation such as the Hindu Succession Amendment Act (2005) introduced a new principle of equality, ensuring that women receive the same inheritance rights as men, particularly regarding land.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Viva
A Shocking Detour in the Women's U.S. Championship Tournament
Last Friday, the road to crowning WWE's first-ever Women's United States Championship kicked off with the first bout in a 12-woman tournament, with the first round consisting of Triple Threat Matches. In the first match, Bayley defeated Candice LeRae and B-Fab to advance to the Semifinals, and regarding this week's SmackDown, the second Quarterfinal match pitted Bianca Belair (one half of the Women's Tag Team Champions), Blair Davenport, and Chelsea Green. Blair hasn't held a title in WWE yet, but Chelsea has been one half of the tag champs before. As for Bianca, well, she's done it all in quite a short time, and she enters this tournament just three wins away from accomplishing yet another first.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Viva
The Road to the WWE Women's United States Championship Begins
On the evening of November 8, 2024, we finally got what we had been begging for. Well, half of it. On that night's SmackDown, Nick Aldis, the blue brand's General Manager, announced the addition of the Women's United States Championship, unveiling the new title during his presentation. We fans had been clamoring for this for years. The female population in WWE's roster was growing rapidly. It was time for mid-card championships for the women's division. This should have happened much sooner, but at least it's happening now.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Viva
The Tale of Pretty Privilege and How It Influences Women
How familiar are we with the concept of Pretty Privilege? It's common to think that individuals considered conventionally attractive—whether male or female—have an easier life than those who don't meet societal beauty standards. This perception is supported by evidence that beautiful people often receive better grades, have favorable job interview outcomes, enjoy increased opportunities, and grow up with greater self-esteem and confidence, as they frequently receive compliments about their looks. However, the implications of pretty privilege extend beyond mere superficial advantages. Often, it stems from internal biases and societal perceptions. This article explores the complexities of pretty privilege and its connections to longstanding issues of sexism and patriarchy, as well as its ongoing discussions in today's social media landscape.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Viva
POTUS Update
The political world is buzzing with the news that Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, sending him back to the White House after four years away. But with all the excitement and speculation, one key question remains: When exactly will Trump reassume the presidency? The answer lies in the intricate process that leads up to the presidential inauguration, a ceremonial yet pivotal event that marks the formal transition of power. Let’s break down the timeline and what to expect between now and January 20, 2025.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Viva
Halloween 2024
Halloween has come and gone but we gotta let you all know something. Nobody does Halloween like the ladies. Yes, we know it's for the children to wear their favorite costumes and get loaded on candy, but when it comes to October 31st, women steal the show.
By Winners Onlyabout a year ago in Viva
Redefining Femininity
Women have been changing the supposed rules of femininity for hundreds of years, there isn't any doubt about that. But sometimes, certain ones stand out in such a legendary way that you know they'll be talked about for generations to come.
By Alexandria Stanwyckabout a year ago in Viva
Reviewing Raquel Rodriguez's Villainous Return at WWE's Bad Blood
We all saw it coming, but what we did not see was how slightly messy it was. Even so, it was pretty cool and I loved it. So the first Bad Blood event in 20 years featured, among other things, the Women's World Championship contest between Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan. It's been a long uphill battle for Rhea ever since she returned from injury. Liv's sinister Revenge Tour saw her succeed in taking everything from Rhea: her faction, Dom, and in Liv's mind, her title, but Rhea never lost that title.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Viva
A Look at the Recent Wave of Women's Wrestling Factions
I love women's wrestling with a passion, and I have been really happy that it has continued to evolve in recent years. However, while we have seen more screen time for the women, longer matches, better angles, and epic elevation, the development still didn't include a number of actual factions. We have seen alliances, but I'm talking about factions. It takes at least three to make a faction (alternately known as a stable).
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Viva
