Tag: feminism
Jan. 25, 2019
A tale of two rallies: third Women’s March held
On the morning of Jan. 19 in Philadelphia, there was a bracing cold with a blustery wind. It was a raw, gray day where just…
May. 5, 2017
‘Girlboss’ tackles themes of feminism, ageism, relationships
Women’s rights, and therefore feminist ideals are a central issue in society and politics. This is why the new Netflix series “Girlboss” has sparked recent…
Jan. 27, 2017
’20th Century Women’ disappoints despite cultural significance
Mike Mills’ “20th Century Women” starts off with a car on fire in a supermarket parking lot. The blazing vehicle in question is a Ford…
Dec. 2, 2016
Let’s talk about feelings
When you see a man cry, what do you think of him? Words like sissy, wimp, coward, weak, maybe even woman, might come to mind.…
Oct. 28, 2016
Let’s talk about sex, baby
When we think of women and sex we often don’t immediately think of the holy trinity: a vagina, a clitoris and an orgasm. Most people…
Oct. 21, 2016
Let’s talk messed up media
The average American woman is 5 feet 4 inches and 166 pounds. The average American model is 5 feet 10 inches and 110 pounds, according…
Oct. 14, 2016
Let’s talk Columbus Day
I am a woman and a feminist, and my skin is the color of coffee… after you put about a pint of cream in it.…
Oct. 7, 2016
Let’s talk bloody hell
Cramps, bloating, irritability, acne, feminine hygiene products. Menstruation sucks. Period. But what sucks more is the shame and embarrassment that comes with it. While America…
May. 20, 2016
What feminism really means
About a week ago, I read an article in The Odyssey titled “I’m a Female and I’m So Over Feminists.” Essentially, the piece was written…
Feb. 26, 2016
It’s not about ethics in video journalism
After thousands of Gamergate participants (sometimes referred to as “Gators”) threatened to rape, kill or maim Anita Sarkeesian and Zoe Quinn were described by…
