feminism
At its core, feminism is the simple conviction that women are equal to men in every regard, and should be treated as such.
What Happens After Rape?
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. And while the #MeToo movement gets a bad reputation for being “too feminist” (“too feminist” is a load of bullshit, if you ask me), I think that this movement has made it easier for individuals to share their stories… myself included. I’ve *briefly* talked about my rape before in another Vocal post titled, “An Open Letter to My Rapist.” It was more of a poetic “fuck you” than anything else, but it was cathartic nonetheless. However, as I’ve pondered and thought and reread, I realized that there was a big part of the story that was missing. And when I look at other people’s stories, I noticed the same thing. We all talk about the rape or assault, but never what happens afterwards. So I wanted to write on this topic again and do it justice. Tell the full story. After-effects and all. No sugar coating… I’ll start at the beginning.
By Rowan Flores7 years ago in Viva
If I Had a Little Girl the First Words I Would Teach Her Would Be F@#k Off
Dame Helen Mirren she always gets it right with her words of wisdom to women. Her years of experience working, until recent years, in an extremely male dominant industry, gives her words power, knowledge and depth.
By Hayley Dodwell7 years ago in Viva
To All Men That Tell Women to Smile
Dear all men who think they are entitled to women's smiles, Stop. When we are sitting at a bar, casually scrolling through our phone, or just simply walking by, the last thing we want is a random man to rudely intrude into our personal bubble. If you want to talk to us, a simple hello will do. If we say no to that, it is not a green light to further talk to us until we give in, nor is it a reason to get unreasonable, i.e. get ridiculously pissed off that you weren't given a chance. We don't have to give you a chance if we don't want to. Period.
By I Am A Pizza7 years ago in Viva
The Future of MeToo
Johnny Depp, it seems, has been vindicated in several areas of the "Court of Public Opinion." His lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, where he is suing her for no less than fifty million U.S. dollars, has shed new light on that which has plagued the media for nearly three years. Now, after so much rage from MeToo protesters about Johnny Depp's continued employment as an actor and musician, people are stepping back, and realizing that yes, Amber Heard just might have lied after all. Not only that, but new evidence points to Amber, not Johnny, as the abusive partner in that relationship.
By Kate Quinn7 years ago in Viva
As a Woman/Young Lady Part 1
As a woman I feel like men should show more affection towards us. They always say we are emotional creatures, but in all honestly most of the time they treat us like everybody else. Rude, entitled, and insensitive to our feelings. As a woman I feel like I should be able to walk through a group of guys without being catcalled and/or touched (ass, hand, or shoulder). Sir I’m just minding my business.
By Mizani Wilson7 years ago in Viva
Women
Patriarchy is nothing new in this day and age—it has existed for centuries. But the mentality that resides in the minds of people to believe that men are superior to women is beyond me. For instance, parents would expect you the woman, the apparent "weaker" and more emotional sex, to have the answer to EVERYTHING. Think about it—if you're a girl, maybe the first daughter or the only girl, tell me, have your parents every relied on you to fix certain issues? They expect you to have all the answers? You fix these issues, all the time, you have the answer, and you’re always on the go, on the call, ready to attend to their every need. But when you are all in the room together, they regard your brothers as better than you? You have something to say but they shun you? Tell you that you cannot speak among men. What inspired this was just a mere observation. A friend was on the phone with her parents, cleaning up her brother's mess, then I walked out to give her some privacy then I see a family and the daughter was about to speak and her mother shut her down telling her that she has no right to talk when men are talking... What does that even mean?? If she speaks among men would all hell break loose? Maybe the men would disintegrate if she utters something that actually makes sense. I'm sure men caused global warming with this behaviour.
By Isabella Theresa7 years ago in Viva
Women United!
The union between modern women is becoming non-existent. Why such a continual struggle for women to promptly give up their personal empowerment between each other’s and wholly accept their imperfections and correctly see that each one of us are different in our own ways. Without making a critical judgement based on; what should we wear, what size we should be, what career we should have, and how should we behave in the society that has placed us in a hierarchy of needs and wants, in weaknesses and strengths, livingly always being watched and always criticised in everything we do?
By Catia conceicao7 years ago in Viva
10 Reasons Why 2019 Is the Year of the Period (Yes, That One). Top Story - March 2019. Created with: INTIMINA.
Menstrual cycles have been considered taboo for far too long, period. Think about it, talking about menstrual health was a topic that was done in hushed voices, often with a tinge of disgust. Women, who were long considered the “fairer sex,” are often derided for having their monthly menstrual cycle by men. Periods were considered to be a sign that a woman was “not rational enough” to react to situations, and at times, were a supposed sign of uncleanliness.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Viva
Sexual Harassment
Throughout the history of the United States, government officials have spoken about filthy things forgetting about the idea of political correctness entirely. Current president, Donald Trump, when referring to women has felt entitled to “grab ‘em by the pussy.” Some politicians have been corrected, yet to this day, some still continue to speak openly about their disgusting sexual desires that should clearly be kept to themselves. Women have dealt with suffrage far too long now to be constantly reminded that they aren’t respected for their individualism and viewed simply for their biological structures. Statements underestimating the impact of sexual assault/harassment are tolerated too much in our society and in our government.
By Madison Rheam, B.A.7 years ago in Viva
