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October 20, 2015 | Danika K | Economy, Feminism, Media, Misogyny, Science and tech
What Other Industries Can Learn From Hollywood About Fighting Workplace Inequality
The phrase “sexism is prevalent in Hollywood” feels a little bit like saying “water is wet.” Headlines abound about this unfortunate reality and industry insiders themselves are speaking out more than...
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October 18, 2015 | Aph Ko | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media, Misogyny
Nick Jonas: Increasing the “Levels” of Objectification
The music video for "Blurred Lines" marked an important moment in our culture — not because of the (highly sexist) video itself, but because feminist and anti-racist critiques of the video were widely...
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October 15, 2015 | Chloe Hallinan | Economy, Education, Feminism, Media, Misogyny, Science and tech
This Is What Happens When A Leading University Lets Misogyny Persist
College is a place where all students should feel empowered to discover their passions and prepare for their future careers. The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) was the place where I ...
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October 13, 2015 | Eliza V | Feminism, Media, Violence against women
Is The Media's Representation Of Sexual Assault Doing More Harm Than Good?
Trigger Warning: Mention of sexual assault. Out of every 6 American women, at least 1 will be the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. This horrifying yet all too common experien...
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October 11, 2015 | Kinder L | Feminism, Media, Science and tech
Why Matt McGorry Is A Great Role Model For Male Feminists
In March, Matt McGorry shared the dictionary’s definition of feminism on his Facebook Timeline. He explained that he was “embarrassed to admit that I only recently discovered the ACTUAL definition of ...
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October 08, 2015 Feminism, Health, Misogyny, Politics, Religion
Why Do We Still Belittle Female Leaders?
If a woman were to take over his role, the Dalai Lama said in September, she "must be attractive, otherwise it is not much use." The self-proclaimed feminist's comment predictably and justifiably spur...
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October 06, 2015 | David Guirgis | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media, Violence against women
'Til It Happens to You: In Staunch Support of Campus Sexual Assault Survivors
The Hunting Ground is an unabashed and damning portrayal of the still crucial and widespread problem of rape culture on college campuses. In fact, an estimated 20 to 25% of women in higher educational...
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October 04, 2015 | Saskia G | Economy, Feminism, Media, Politics, Race/Ethnicity
Why We Still Need A Woman On The $20 Bill
I took a seat on a vinyl chair next to my father in the event room of the American Legion in Weehawken, New Jersey. Weehawken is an urban township across the Hudson River from New York City, and its g...
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October 01, 2015 | Cheyenne T | Economy, Feminism, Gender-based violence, Race/Ethnicity, Violence against women
What I Learned From Hearing Angela Davis Speak
A few weeks ago, I sat in the Chapel at Vassar College, surrounded by a multitude of individuals with varying intersectional identities and causes, listening to feminist scholar Angela Davis speak. Th...
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September 29, 2015 | Daphne S | Economy, Feminism, Politics
Why We Need More Women Leaders
I recently came across a great piece of advice from the inimitable Mindy Kaling: Your image in high school, she observed, usually has very little to do with your success later in life. In fact, they’r...
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September 27, 2015 | Aaron F | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media, Misogyny, Online harassment, Science and tech
Why Do Sexists Hate The New 'Ghostbusters'?
The announcement that a gender-swapped reboot of Ghostbusters will soon be in theaters has generated quite a bit of excitement. Considering the top-notch comedy actresses at the project's helm, includ...
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September 24, 2015 | Sabrina N | Arts and culture, Media
An Interview with Photographer Ashley Armitage
21-year-old Seattle-based photographer and filmmaker Ashley Armitage's work is largely a tribute to female friendships and femininity. Her dreamy, nuanced photography lets viewers into the intimate, m...
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September 22, 2015 | Kinder L | Body image and body standards, Feminism, Media
Why 'Free The Nipple' Is An Important Feminist Movement
“It’s just an excuse for sluts to be naked all the time.” This was my mother's response to my attempt to explain the importance of the Free the Nipple movement. Although I disagree, I also know that ...
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September 20, 2015 | Julie Zeilinger | Media
How These Emmy Winners Are Changing the Game for Women in Hollywood
It's no secret that Hollywood is sexist. Studies, industry insiders and even the ACLU all confirm this. But as the many female creatives who won in their categories at the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards j...
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September 17, 2015 | Saskia G | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
Girlpool: The Feminist Band You Need To Know
The musical duo Harmony Trividad and Cleo Tucker, also known as "Girlpool," have a lot to say about the rigid expectations girls face growing up in America. Through unsettling harmonies and raw, cre...
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