Over the last month, the world has watched Iranian women, primarily between 16 and 17-years old, remove their headscarves, put on ponytails, and stand in front of police and military officers belonging to one of the most brutal and oppressive regimes in the world. The killing of a 22-year-old woman who was arrested by the morality police … Continue reading Women, Life, Freedom
WAIST TRAINERS AND THE CONTROVERSIAL REVIVAL OF THE CORSET Original Post: 01/25/2021 Beauty practices around the world rise and fall as time goes, each one meaning something different for women. The fall of corsets led to girdles, and then to Spanx; now, “waist trainers” are being promoted by popular celebrities across social media, leading to a … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: 10/06/22
At a local nonprofit called Families to Freedom, a domestic violence hotline advocate receives calls from women seeking emergency shelter or long-term safety planning. The advocate talks a victim through an intake process to determine what kind of services are the best fit for each victim by asking questions such as— “Are you in a … Continue reading The Hidden Impact of Depp v. Heard and overturning Roe v. Wade on Victims of Abuse
It was July 2018 when I moved to the Jharkhand state of India, having very little to no idea about the tribal culture and traditions. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is the home to Munda Tribe, a tribe that is culturally rich, diverse, and also patriarchal. It’s a society where women, who work in fields throughout … Continue reading Tribal Indian Women Voicing Change
Why do women have breasts? Are they used as a means of sexual gratification for male arousal? No, they are not. As mammals, the true purpose of breasts is to feed babies, as breast milk is often an infant’s main source of nutrition. As reported by Renee Kam, “The true biological importance of women’s breasts … Continue reading THE OVERSEXUALIZATION OF BREASTFEEDING
The United Kingdom (UK) is said to be one of the most developed states in the world and is a member of the G-7, the largest economies in the world. With its glorious historical monuments and its respect for the monarchical system, one would think that the concept of ‘respect’ and ‘discipline’ would exist in … Continue reading THE UNITED KINGDOM’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PANDEMIC
Women in Ukraine have few options available to them, none of which are good. They can flee, fight, or stay in their homes. Many women are choosing to flee to safer areas, especially when they have young children. Some women are taking up arms and fighting the Russian invaders. Others are making Molotov cocktails and … Continue reading Ukrainian Women at War
As graduation steadily draws nearer, I have reflected on my time in Texas. Not surprisingly, as a student of public policy, this reflection includes the political shenanigans I have been witness to in the last two years. One episode that many seem to have been forgotten is Governor Greg Abbott’s promise to “eliminate rape.”[1] To … Continue reading Greg Abbott’s “Top Priority” Forgotten
I am twelve years old and on my way to my hip-hop dance class. I ask my mom to turn on the radio. She turns on a local pop station with all the recent hits. My favorite songs play, energizing me as I leap out of the car to my hip hop class. My dance … Continue reading Is it Domestic Violence or Romance?
Gender stereotypes have often insisted that women don’t belong in STEM fields. Starting in grade school, many girls are told that because of their gender, they lack the natural talent or ability to be successful in such careers. These incorrect assumptions and myriad others undermine the contributions that women have made in the past, and … Continue reading The STEM of Stereotypes
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