Photographs of young, privileged white women holding handwritten signs about why they “don’t need feminism” have been circulating the internet this week, showing up
Category: Women
Capitalizing on confidence
I think by this point we all know I think feminism is absolutely fantastic- I mean, women’s empowerment is human empowerment! And I think
I’m a member of a minority culture: Here’s what it’s like
A few years back, I was searching for essay contests to enter (they were for extra credit; don’t judge), and I stumbled on one
Todd Akin is back, whining and doubling down on “legitimate rape”
You know how right-wingers really, really want to be viewed as victims? It seems to be a twisted variant on the old adage that
Photoshopping beauty: An international experiment
“In the U.S., Photoshop has become a symbol of our society’s unobtainable [sic.] standards for beauty. My project, Before & After, examines how these
St. Louis Post-Dispatch drops George Will: Congratulations
As a longtime subscriber to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, I’m happy to see that the newspaper has removed George Will from its op-ed page.
George Will is so wrong about rape
It’s hard enough to come to terms with sexual assault—the inevitable cycle of self-blame, self-loathing, abhorrence for the attacker, fear and paranoia, nagging doubts,
Miss USA and the rape culture
As I scrolled through the morning news, I noticed that a new Miss USA had been crowned last night. Curious, I clicked the link
Graduation rules for girls: Another reason for feminist outrage
I was walking down the hallway of my high school, casually reading the instruction sheet for my upcoming graduation when something stopped me in
Living up to our Mother’s Day values through better maternity-leave policies
Find a fragrant bouquet of roses. Purchase a gift card from mom’s favorite store. Pick up grandma and take her out for an afternoon