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December 16, 2014 | Julie Zeilinger | Arts and culture, Feminism, Gloria Steinem, Media
Dyllan McGee: The Force Behind MAKERS
Like countless aspects of the women’s movement before it, MAKERS, the renowned digital and video storytelling platform of women’s stories, started with Gloria Steinem. More accurately, it started when...
WMC Women Under Siege
December 12, 2014 International, Media, Violence against women
Less than 350 days to go till it’s #16Days again! Some thoughts to keep you going till then

Following the end of the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, WMC’s Women Under Siege has gathered some of the best tweets out there in the hope that this action, this dialogue, this advocacy doesn’t stop here. We can do more. We must.

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December 09, 2014 | Carolina G | Education, Feminism, Media, Online harassment, Violence against women
Laci Green: The Feminist Best Friend You've Always Wanted
If you haven't already heard of Laci Green, your life is about to change. The 25-year-old sex positivity educator and vlogger is the awesome, feminist big sister you’ve always wanted. And all of her c...
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December 02, 2014 | Pippa B | Body image and body standards, Feminism, Girls, Media
Is This Barbie Alternative Really Progress?
Lammily, a crowdfunded plastic doll based on the proportions of an average 19-year-old girl (according to CDC data), has been named the new Barbie by dozens of top publications. Trading a tiny waist a...
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November 30, 2014 | Cheyenne T | Feminism, Media, Politics, Race/Ethnicity, Violence against women
Black Lives Matter: Black Women In Revolution
Though there has been a recent frenzy of media coverage surrounding police violence against black men in America,  the murder of black bodies by this society is not a new issue. Beyond police brutalit...
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November 27, 2014 | Holly L | Body image and body standards, Economy, Feminism, Media
The Mannequin Does Not Control Us
The mannequin has been a popular topic for debate for years, but has recently reached the headlines once again. Specifically, Topshop stores across the UK are under scrutiny for mannequins that appear...
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November 25, 2014 | Lana S | Education, Feminism, Media, Misogyny, Violence against women
What Are You Teaching Your Children?
Sometimes I walk into my high school and realize that the young boys and girls who surround me will grow up and have children of their own. Just like we learn from our parents, so will our future chil...
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November 23, 2014 | Martine K | Feminism, Media, Science and tech
The Problem With Gender Psychology
Before I took a gender psychology class, I assumed that the field was pro-feminist. I was not so pleasantly surprised to learn how little the field has done to promote gender equality. For example, th...
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November 16, 2014 | Hannah F | Feminism, Media
TIME Magazine Suggests "Feminist" Should Be Banned In 2015
On November 12, 2014, TIME magazine published an article called Which Word Should Be Banned in 2015? Previously, they “banned” words like “twerk,” “YOLO,” and “OMG,” because they thought it would make...
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November 04, 2014 | Eliza V | Feminism, International, Media
HeForShe or SheForHe?
On September 20th, 2014, Emma Watson made a now viral speech at the UN HeForShe event.  The HeForShe campaign was set up by UN Women to activate and emphasize the importance of male involvement in the...
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November 02, 2014 | Kinder L | Body image and body standards, Economy, Feminism, Media
An Open Letter To Urban Outfitters
Dear Urban Outfitters, My thirteen-year-old self thanks you for having provided trendy, vintage looking clothing at an affordable price. You are cheaper than Aritzia, edgier than American Apparel, an...
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October 30, 2014 | Carolina G | Body image and body standards, Economy, Media, Misogyny, Race/Ethnicity
Subway: Please Don't Use Halloween To Make Women Feel Fat
Whether it’s the annoyingly catchy five-dollar footlong jingle or Jared Fogle’s promise that you will lose weight by eating sandwiches, Subway commercials are abundantly recognizable in our culture. T...
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October 28, 2014 | Preya P | Girls, Media, Misogyny, Science and tech
Teen Social Media Stars and Sexism: When Will It End?
“Entertain me.” “If you play too hard to get, then it’s just like, ‘Oh, she doesn’t even like me,’ but if you play easy, then it’s just like, ‘Oh, she’s a whore.’ Find a balance.” “Wax, shave. It’s ...
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October 26, 2014 | Antonia Bentel | Body image and body standards, Feminism, Media, Misogyny
Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” Is No Feminist Anthem
Listening to (and belting out) Top 40 songs in the car is non-negotiable if you’re riding along with me. I love the bubble-gum-for-your-brain songs and gush over new pop tunes. However, I also identif...
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October 21, 2014 | Carolina G | Feminism, Media
Embracing Taylor Swift's Feminist Awakening
It’s that time again. Every two years (like clockwork) we get a brand new Taylor Swift as the young starlet reinvents herself with each new album release, the fifth of which will be released in just a...
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October 19, 2014 | Pippa B | Feminism, Health, Media, Science and tech
Egg Freezing: Is This Silicon Valley Perk Really Empowering?
Last week, it was announced that Silicon Valley tech giants Facebook and Apple are offering coverage of egg freezing as part of female employees’ health benefits. A huge step, news outlets cried, towa...
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October 14, 2014 | Atiya I-M | Arts and culture, Media
My Problem With The "Powerful Bitch" Trope
Lately I’ve noticed a trend in some of my favorite shows that makes me uncomfortable on a number of levels. From Blair Waldorf on “Gossip Girl” to Sadie on “Awkward” it appears that if you are a femal...
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October 09, 2014 | M.Wil | Body image and body standards, Feminism, Media
How To Deal With Insults About Your Body
I must say for a teenage girl I have always been pretty confident about my body. I have never been a twig but am also not overweight and have never felt bothered by my appearance. Every year, I fly to...
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October 07, 2014 | Vicki Soogrim | Body image and body standards, Feminism, Media, Misogyny, Race/Ethnicity
Are "Empowered" Pop Stars Claiming Sexuality or Giving Into the Patriarchy?
Typically, the heterosexual male gaze controls the depiction of women’s bodies and sexuality in pop culture. Music videos especially tend to enforce the idea that female sexuality is defined by what i...
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October 05, 2014 | Eliza V | Feminism, Media, Violence against women
The Naked Celebrity Photos Aren't A "Scandal" -- They're A Crime
When I first read that 100 celebrity women were hacked and their private photos stolen then distributed online, the incident was framed as a scandal. The first article I read ridiculed the women whose...
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October 02, 2014 | Pippa B | Economy, Feminism, LGBTQIA, Media
Every Girl Needs A Gay Best Friend (Or Not)
Every woman needs a designer handbag, a little black dress, a pair of killer heels, and a gay best friend. The ideal gay best friend is impeccably dressed and overflowing with gossip. He is ready at a...
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September 28, 2014 | Carolina G | Feminism, Media, Violence against women
YouTube Star Sam Pepper's "Prank" Video Is Sexual Harassment
It’s undeniable that the YouTube community is becoming a powerful and influential force in the entertainment industry. Vloggers appear on magazine covers (such as Seventeen and Fast Company), red carp...
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September 25, 2014 | Dessi E | Feminism, Girls, Media
On Being Formerly Afraid of Feminism
I used to be scared I would be “brainwashed” into being a feminist. I never believed the stereotype that feminists are all lesbians who meet in dark places to discuss the abomination that is the male ...
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September 23, 2014 | Chloe Hallinan | Body image and body standards, Feminism, Media, Misogyny
The Freedom of Topless Beaches
In popular culture, women’s breasts are often seen as the ultimate symbol of sex. Women are bombarded with a variety of consumeristic options to “improve” our breasts: we can buy numerous types of bra...
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September 14, 2014 | Trip E | Feminism, Gender-based violence, Media, Misogyny, Sports, Violence against women
#WhyIStayed: Understanding Domestic Violence
On March 27th, 2014, former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was arrested and indicted for third-degree aggravated assault. He had punched his fiancee, Janay Palmer, in the face, knocking her un...

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