activism
Feminist activists are not deterred by the daunting statistics so much as they're fueled by them.
More Than "Just a Game": On a Woman's Right to Sport
Abstract I have researched and written on the stigma toward women in sports and the attitudes regarding it. The purpose of this paper is to seek to understand where the prejudice toward female athletes comes from, presents a general tactic toward eliminating said prejudice, and defends the relevance and importance of correcting the misogynistic tendencies of the athletics field. The paper begins with a relevant history of where some of today’s sports conservativism originates, leading to an increased objectification of women, causing a decrease in inclusivity and respect toward women today. The paper dives into visibility and how an increasing majority of positive messages regarding women’s athletics will cause greater acceptance and normalization of women as a whole. The work was done using the research, studies, and published work of academic journals, historic magazines like the Smithsonian, the International Olympic Committee’s website, and a pop culture magazine to prove certain points. It is my recommendation that the most visible parts of women’s sports—comment sections, TV broadcasts, TV ads, and other social media mediums—become increasingly more frequent in their positive regarding women’s athletics, causing negativity toward the field to become less normalized.
By F. Elle Hull4 years ago in Viva
Utilizing Social Media to Empower Women
Fighting for women's empowerment has been going on for decades, and with the use of social media, women's battle to fight for women's rights and empower the image of women is made stronger. Social media has become the voice of the silents, to reach out to every mute woman to remind them that they are not alone in fighting their battles and to fight for gender biases at work, so through advocate influencers who use their social media accounts to inform people about gender equality and every post about the principles of women's rights has a big impact on society. This is the reason why lots of people are encouraged to get involved in activism for women's rights and attend rallies to battle discrimination; many people nowadays are encouraged through what the social media informs us; one great example is the impact of the Twitter platform and Facebook platform.
By Opinaldo Kaela4 years ago in Viva
Why Abortion Should Be Legal Everywhere
As many of you have probably noticed, this post-covid era has become one of the most retrograde moments for many powerful countries, like Russia with its invasion decision, or the US, as the Supreme Court has removed the constitutional landmark right to abortion and returned this issue at state level.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis4 years ago in Viva
Understanding Roe V. Wade and Abortion History
On June 24th, 2022, it was announced that Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, which caused an uprise in fear and anger. From people speaking about it on social media to protests that started nationwide. But what is it? And what will happen due to that decision the Supreme Court has made?
By Camu Tao Fan 1999🪲4 years ago in Viva
To My Younger Sisters: If You Need to Go Camping at Any Time, I’m Here For You
I have a brain, and a heart, and a soul. I have a brain to reason with, to analyze facts and allow knowledge to grow. I have a heart to feel with, to form empathy with other people, to express my compassion for others.
By Hillora Lang4 years ago in Viva
Black Inside, (Not) Black Outside (Part II)
Recently, I published a text about job interviews in which I describe my experiences and share some tips. Afterwards, I realized that this article lacks nuances because it focuses only on the applicants. Getting hired doesn’t depend only on the applicant, but most often on different other factors, like the interviewer(s) backgrounds and biases, the whole corporative culture, the society values, and the applicant social and ethnical community.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis4 years ago in Viva
The Stages of Emily Doe
Acknowledgments In order to tell this story properly, I must acknowledge those involved– All those who thread my pain together in the blanket that kept me hidden, to those who poked holes in the blanket’s thick wool to let the light hit my face. Some faces I still remember, and others will be burned in my hippocampus until my body meets the ground. It’s important to note that without those people who made me experience what hell feels like, I would not be who I am…but it is because of the people that made me see the possibility of heaven that I am still here.
By Thee Broken Venus 4 years ago in Viva
Black Inside And (Not) Black Outside
I never knew the word black was banished until I left Haiti, a country where most black people wouldn’t dare to forget the story of black people on this island. The word “black” has such an importance there, that even the Haitian Creole word for black (nèg for men, and nègès for women) is also used for referring to people in general. I always knew that there are several words to describe black people, and I have been thinking about them since my childhood. Nevertheless, I supposed that these terms were just used for special contexts, and the word black itself was the most neutral way to illustrate the color of a black person. My confusion over black identity started when people would avoid referring to my color.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis4 years ago in Viva
The Dystopia I Feared Is Upon Us. Top Story - May 2022.
I am a writer. Words and the stories I create with them are my identity and my life's purpose. But every now and then I go through these "no writing" spells, where the stories and words just won't come. I'm starting to recognize that these spells coincide with world events, over which I have no control. I'm trying little tricks to fool myself into storying, like leaving my docs open to the next paragraph or feeding my brain inspiring stuff–books, movies, videos–to get over the hump. But this time, as we face the defeat of women's reproductive freedom in the United States, the words won't come. All I can see is The Handmaid's Tale in my mind, which leaves room for nothing else.
By Hillora Lang4 years ago in Viva
So Much to Lose
I've been thinking about all that could be lost in my life as a single woman who chose never to marry or give control of my life to a man, as the Republican Religious Right works to destroy the gains we've made as a humanistic society, wherein everyone deserves to be treated equitably and respectfully. I'm sure there are many things I haven't thought of yet. Please add your own concerns in the comments.
By Hillora Lang4 years ago in Viva
Him
Sophia woke up abruptly after tossing and turning and successfully rolling herself off the bed, crushing the remnants of last night’s takeout. Listening to the soft pounding of the music next door as she stared at the darkness above her, she briefly wondered if she’d ever have the energy to throw a party like the neighbors were again. She sat up groggily, shoving aside an empty bottle of cherry vodka and rubbing her tired eyes before focusing on the clock. It was only five o’clock in the morning. She hadn’t fallen asleep until after two. On the bright side, she’d slept more than she had the previous few nights. Maybe if she slept for five hours straight next time she would celebrate. Buy a bottle of fancy wine and a couple bags of Doritos.
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in Viva
