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This Burn Survivor's Story Proves Wearing Makeup Can Truly Be Empowering
I have never met a woman who isn’t plagued by insecurities about her appearance. It seems so much easier to pinpoint the qualities you lack or dislike instead of those you have and admire. I'll admit,...
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This Is How "Misogynoir" Affects Black Campus Sexual Assault Survivors
The term "misogynoir" — a fusion of the words misogyny and “noir,” the French word for black — was coined by the queer, black feminist Moya Bailey in 2010 and refers to the intersection of sexism and ...
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Are Diverse Barbies Really Progress?
I played with Barbies a lot as a little girl. I remember looking at the nude body of one plastic, blonde doll and marveling at her wrinkle-free knees, being baffled by her hard breasts, and wishing my...
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What Kesha’s Legal Win Means for Survivors of Sexual Assault
We undeniably still live in a twisted, victim blaming rape culture. Women are shamed and doubted when they seek justice for their assaults and taught they must prevent their assault in the first place...
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Why Beyoncé's "Formation" Video Is So Important
This past Saturday, Beyoncé released the first new song from her upcoming album, entitled "Formation." The song, and accompanying video, may be the most important works the star has released. If her 2...
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February 04, 2016 | Liz L |
Arts and culture,
Media
How Grimes Is Daring Music Critics to Dismantle Hierarchies in Pop Music
When I met Grimes — the project of DIY musician, writer, performer, and producer Claire Boucher — after her recent Nashville concert, our first exchange was one of unabashed praise. “Your voice," she...
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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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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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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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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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Why Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Charge Is Meaningful For Survivors
Update: On April 26, 2018 Cosby was found guilty on three counts of sexual assault, after his first trial in 2017 ended with a deadlocked jury after six days of deliberations.Over the p...
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These Actresses Broke Down Barriers In Hollywood
This past year, many female entertainers — like Amy Schumer, Jennifer Lawrence, Ashley Judd and others — received well-deserved attention for their commitment to fiercely confronting sexism in Hollywo...
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Why These Activists Created A Guide To Fighting Online Harassment
Though plenty have tried to minimize the experience for years, online harassment is a serious issue and blatant evidence of persistent sexism. It's widespread one, too: 25% of young women online ...
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December 15, 2015 | Dave M |
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Jessica Jones’ Handling of Abuse Offers Empathy and Hope
Comic books and their adaptations have rightfully been criticized for their portrayal of women for years. All too often, female characters are shallowly depicted as sexualized damsels in distress with...
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Why Afrofuturism Is a Black Feminist Praxis
The most suffocating thing about being a black girl in a white supremacist, patriarchal world is the constant reminder that I’m not allowed to define myself. The media constantly reinforces this by fa...
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December 10, 2015 | Sabrina N |
Media
Self Care in the Time of Cheer and Cookie Dough: A Body Positive Holiday Survival Guide
The holiday season notoriously brings festive décor, inanely repetitive yet somehow still charming music, and treats upon treats. But for many people, it also brings incredible amounts of food-induced...
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The Feminist Revolution Will Be Podcasted
The last thing one might expect young people to listen to is talk radio, yet we are doing so in force and at increasing rates. In fact, the number of shows produced increased from 69,860 in 2009 to ne...
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Are You Beach Body Ready?
The words claw at my brain
digging between the intricate folds of my unconscious
the instant I step onto the crowded subway.
My legs move to a seat as if they had brains of their own
because my ey...
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In Defense of Mellie Grant: Why Scandal’s Scorned First Lady May Be It’s Most Feminist Character
Writer-director-producer extraordinaire Shonda Rhimes' hit show Scandal has too many feminist moments to count. Each episode of the show declared "the most feminist show on TV" by the New York Post se...
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The Real Reason 'He Named Me Malala' Is So Inspiring
When I saw the trailer for He Named Me Malala, I immediately teared up. I expected watching the feature film itself, therefore, to similarly involve waterworks. He Named Me Malala was not just an emot...
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What I Learned When I Refused To Shave
I recently decided to conduct an experiment. I decided to stop shaving my armpits to see if the seemingly insignificant factor of visible body hair would cause people to treat me differently — especia...
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What Lena Dunham's '8 Thoughts On Feminism' Reveal About The Movement
In late October, Vanity Fair published a quirky short video featuring eight of Lena Dunham's thoughts on feminism. These thoughts included points like why calling out a women for being “un-feminist” i...
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Should We 'Drop The Plus'?
When I recently opened the September issue of Vogue, I was (for once) surprised by what I found. Hidden in the midst of 832 pages of fashion coverage was a 2-page ad featuring plus-size models dramati...
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How 'The Intern' Fell Short of Feminist Movie Magic
*This piece contains spoilers.*
I was excited to see The Intern. The cast, including Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro, is impressive and the unconventional story of an inter-generational friendship s...
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This Is The Conversation We Need To Have About Sex and Consent on Campus
The mainstream media has been fascinated with (especially female) college students’ sexuality for years. Rather than reflect the nuanced reality of their lives, however, women have largely been reduce...