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November 12, 2010 | Julie Zeilinger | Feminism, Girls, LGBTQIA, Media, Online harassment, Politics, Violence against women
Saturday Vids: Best of "It Gets Better"
I'm sure a lot of you have seen at least one "It Gets Better" video. If you haven't, it's basically a project initiated to show LGBT youth that are struggling with their sexuality, and can't imagine...
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November 11, 2010 | Dawn Okoro | Arts and culture, Body image and body standards, Feminism
Selfsploitation
"Selfsploitation" delves into the psychology of sending sexually suggestive photos of one's self by cellphone or posting them on social websites. The project includes drawings (some can be seen below)...
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November 10, 2010 | Julie Zeilinger | Feminism, Media, Misogyny, Race/Ethnicity
Not So Gleeful: What's Wrong With GQ's Latest Shoot
So, I know this is kind of dated, but please make fun of me, consider my humble excuse of being a senior coming up on college application deadlines, and then attempt to enjoy! The reaction from femin...
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November 09, 2010 | Cecile M | Economy, Education, Feminism
Fair Pay Isn't Always Equal Pay...Right?
The Senate is considering a bill that would make it easier for women to sue their employers for wage discrimination on the basis of sex. While the bill has received support from women’s organizations ...
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November 08, 2010 | Talia | Arts and culture, Feminism, Gender-based violence, Violence against women
Why Couldn't I Say "Rape"
One of my extremely good friends is finishing out her high school career abroad, and I spent the weekend at her apartment with some other friends as a send-off party before she left. When we were disc...
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November 07, 2010 | Fiona L | Feminism, Politics
Are Chivalry and Feminism Incompatible?
This summer, I had doors opened for me, was ushered into rooms ahead of my male counterparts, and was even offered a spot in line ahead of the boys. I attended an amazing international program where I...
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November 06, 2010 | Brian C | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Sky Larkin
Sky Larkin is a three piece indie band from Leeds, United Kingdom who formed in 2005.The band consists of Katie Harkin (Lead Singer, Guitar), Doug Adams (Bass), Nestor Matthews (Drums...
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November 05, 2010 | Julie Zeilinger | Feminism, Media
Saturday Vids: Vag Magazine
Vag Magazine is a new web comedy created and written by Leila Cohan-Miccio and Caitlin Tegart. Vag Magazine takes place behind the scenes of Vag, a hipster third wave feminist magazine a la Bust. Vag ...
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November 04, 2010 | Tessa G | Arts and culture, Feminism
Fallen
I am in their house, his house, but the doors are twice my height. I leave our sisters and go upstairs, looking for him. He is using the computer in the kitchen and I sit next to him, on the same chai...
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November 03, 2010 | Regina | Economy, Feminism, LGBTQIA, Politics, Race/Ethnicity
The Entitlement List
Entitlement: belief that one is deserving of certain privileges When men are invading your space (at the supermarket, jogging, the bank, lunch line) and think it's okay. “Nice guys” who f...
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November 02, 2010 | Julie Zeilinger | Feminism, Girls, Media, Politics
Teenage Girls: Uninterested in Politics?
In the past few weeks leading up to election day, I’ve found it impossible to turn on the T.V. and not find myself face to face with an incredibly unflattering photo of a political candidate, with a v...
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November 01, 2010 | Anna R | Education, Feminism, Religion
Young Feminism: The Fire Inside Me
In fourth grade I had my first dose of feminism. I had read an article in a local feminist magazine that spoke of the expected roles and stereotypes of a modern female. The issues they were talking ab...
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