Tag: feminism
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Women Have the Right to Choose Their Body Hair Style (or Lack Thereof)
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I was out for a group run with some close friends, and as always, we used that time to catch up on our lives, share parenting stories, and indulge in some light-hearted gossip. While we jogged along the familiar routes, we shared our frustrations about our husbands, the…
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My Words Empower Women and Challenge Men
Get Pregnant Fast I can tell when my writing strikes a chord because of two things: Women from various corners of the globe reach out to share how my words resonate with them and encourage them to express their own truths. Men emerge from the depths of the internet to respond with aggression, insults, and…
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Cosmo to Be Removed from Checkout Lines Due to Controversial Anti-Porn Organization
Get Pregnant Fast This is not the intended impact of the #MeToo movement. The #MeToo initiative has achieved remarkable milestones for women, empowering them to share their stories and stand in solidarity against abuse and harassment. It has unveiled the staggering reality of women’s experiences with violence and exploitation. Until recently, it was a powerful…
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Cate Winslow Advocates for Change in the Film Industry During Cannes Women’s March
Get Pregnant Fast During the recent red carpet event at the Cannes Film Festival, 82 women from diverse backgrounds in the film industry united to advocate for gender equality. As these women stood together on the iconic steps of the Palais, renowned actress and Cannes Film Jury President, Cate Winslow, delivered a powerful speech addressing…
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Attention: It’s Time to Stop Telling Teen Girls (or Anyone) to Wear a Bra
Get Pregnant Fast In 2018, a shocking incident occurred when a 17-year-old named Emma Johnson was pulled from class for not wearing a bra. The school claimed her attire was “distracting,” particularly to her male peers. To remedy this, Emma was instructed to don an additional shirt and was even sent to the nurse’s office,…
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Dear Men: Here’s Why We’re So Exhausted
Get Pregnant Fast Emotional labor is often invisible. It’s the mental and emotional energy women expend to manage the feelings of others, ensure comfort, and meet societal expectations—expectations that start from childhood, when girls are encouraged to be polite while boys are told to toughen up. This reality is deeply felt, especially by some women…
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Feminist Needlepoint: The Craft Your 2018 Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Images via Etsy/CreativeStitchers/ThreadedRevolution Every room deserves a touch of empowerment. I embraced the art of embroidery a couple of years ago, and let me tell you, it’s no walk in the park. I’ve stumbled upon some incredible feminist stitching patterns that piqued my interest, but often found myself too daunted to dive…