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January 31, 2016 Education, Feminism, Girls, Violence against women
Why We Need To Teach Students About Rape Culture
Being an outspoken feminist in my high school has been a challenging experience. While many of my peers are aware of major social justice news and violations, like that surrounding Black Lives Matters...
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January 29, 2016 | Lauren Wolfe | Disability, Violence against women, WMC Loreen Arbus Journalism Program
Congo’s invisible, third-class citizens find solidarity

There’s a darkish room, maybe 12 feet by 13 feet, tucked into the back area of the ground floor of a school called Lycée Wima. Seated along walls of peeling paint are more than a dozen women sewing patterned bags, shoes, dresses, and dolls on elegant Singer sewing machines from the time between the last world wars. The work is exacting.

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January 28, 2016 | Eliza V | Feminism, Media, Misogyny
It's Time To Stop Excusing Sexism As A "Joke."
Mel McLaughlin, a well-known and respected Australian sports commentator, was recently tasked with conducting a post-match interview with cricketer Chris Gayle. The reporter asked professional, though...
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January 28, 2016 | Dr. Martha Lauzen | Arts and culture, Media
Still too few women behind the scenes in Hollywood

According to the author of the annual Celluloid Ceiling study, there has been more talk, but precious little action to increase numbers of women in behind-the-scenes roles in Hollywood.

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January 26, 2016 | Saskia G | Feminism, Violence against women
Women in the Military Are Now Allowed to Step Up
On December 3rd, the U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter made a game-changing announcement for women in the military. All active combat roles, he proclaimed, would become open to women. They can now ...
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January 24, 2016 | Caitlyn Martin | Feminism, Health, Politics
The Facts Every Young Woman Needs To Know About Medication Abortion
On Friday, women across the country commemorated the 43rd anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States. Many noted that despite this legi...
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January 21, 2016 | Jo E | Arts and culture, Feminism
Bisexuality Isn't Real, My Ass.
Somehow she ended up sitting next to me on the couch as the five of us snuggled. Three of us ended up on the L shaped couch, the other two on the floor. And there she was. Next to me, sitting back aft...
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January 21, 2016 | Hilary Weaver | Education, Feminism, Girls
Sexist school dress codes can be changed

How one middle school’s students and administrators worked together to create a gender-neutral dress code.

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January 19, 2016 | Aph Ko | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media, Race/Ethnicity
5 Tips For New Feminist Bloggers of Color
I became a feminist at 16 years old. At the time, the word "feminist" wasn't nearly as popular as it is today. In fact, I vividly remember trying to explain sexism and gender inequality to my high sch...
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January 17, 2016 | Claire B | Body image and body standards, Feminism, Media, Misogyny
The Hypersexualization of Female News Broadcasters Proves Sexism Is Alive and Well
If you google “Fox News female anchors,” the first few results that pop up include, "Top Ten Hottest Fox News Girls," "Sexy Fox News Anchor Suffers HUMILIATING Wardrobe Malfunction," "19 Sexiest Women...
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January 15, 2016 | Anubha Bhonsle | International, Violence against women
When the unspeakable happens but no one listens: A repressed story of rape in Manipur
Effects of a conflict linger differently on different people. The following excerpt from my book, Mother, Where’s My Country?, is a story of struggle, loss, lack of closure, and denial of memory and justice. The book and excerpt are set in the northeast Indian state of Manipur, a gritty landscape.
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January 14, 2016 | Chloe Hallinan | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
How Young, Female Photographers Are Carrying On A Powerful Legacy
The Musée de l'Orangerie is a renowned art gallery in Paris, France. Although it's best known for housing Monet's "Water Lilies," the gallery is currently featuring an exhibit entitled "Who's Afraid o...
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January 14, 2016 | Nichola Gutgold | Politics
10 ways for women candidates to beat the electoral double standard

As the list of presidential contenders thins, the author of the book "Gender and the American Presidency" looks at the qualities a woman candidate needs in order to win.

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January 12, 2016 | Saskia G | Feminism, International, Politics, Race/Ethnicity
What Does Voting Really Mean? A Look At Saudi Arabian Women’s First Election
Saudi Arabia is known for limiting women's rights. Women who live in the conservative Islamic nation must wear an abaya, a full-length black cloak covering their hair and body, and an additional scarf...
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January 08, 2016 | Vicki Soogrim | Body image and body standards, Feminism
How To Put Your Resolution of Self-Love Into Action in the New Year
I have always struggled with New Year's resolutions because they so often revolve around losing weight — to look “good” in that bikini this summer and to achieve that “perfect body.” I am no stranger ...
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