Discussions about politics can get rather intense, especially when the increasing role of women is thrown into the mix. You know that there will be that one person who will confidently assert that women in politics is not a good idea, what with all the mood swings and sensitivity we are all apparently born with. … Continue reading
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Congratulations to Us: International Women’s Day
You are too loud. You are too bossy. You are too ugly. Too smart. Too quiet. Too outspoken. Too opinionated. Too much. Too sentimental. Too old. Too young. You are not enough. I have heard almost all of these and their many variations. I have been told to adjust, to act a part, to fit … Continue reading
How Society has Ignored the Issue of Domestic Abuse
Dominance is defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary as a controlling, prevailing, or powerful position especially in a social hierarchy, but more importantly, it is what drives a culture of misogyny and abuse. Often times, this social hierarchy is what allows men to stay on top, what allows domestic abuse to prevail. The less popular … Continue reading
The January 2018 Women’s March
This year on the 20th of January, thousands of women took to the streets to commemorate the one year anniversary of the National Women’s March held protesting the inauguration of Donald Trump. President Trump’s term has led to great turmoil for women in just a year, but the rally in January once again demonstrated the … Continue reading
A Question for the Boy Who Sexually Assaulted Me
A question for the boy who sexually assaulted me: Who are you and what gives you the right to take advantage of me? Your masculine entitlement? A byproduct of a historically determined social construct that favors men, especially white men, over women. Allowing men to escape the responsibility of their actions. Granting you the … Continue reading
Gender Pay Gap Outlawed in Iceland
One of the biggest headlines around the world on January 1, 2018 was how Iceland became the first country in the world demanding equal pay for women. The law had been passed earlier in March 2017 but was just put into effect at the beginning of this year. The law demands for companies of 25 … Continue reading
International Women’s Day: Challenge Yourself
Use International Women’s Day to begin conversation with the woman you hate. Before I am berated for the aforementioned suggestion, I implore you to ask yourselves why you hate the woman you do. Be sincere with yourself. If it is distaste that has arisen from previous encounters, seize the day as an opportunity to forgive … Continue reading
