Tag: feminism
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Understanding Internalized Misogyny: A Real and Present Issue
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent scroll through a Facebook group dedicated to parents raising boys, I stumbled upon a post that stirred my disbelief. A mother was venting her frustration about the Disney Channel’s focus on empowering girls, claiming that this skewed attention somehow neglected boys. Many other moms chimed in, echoing her sentiments,…
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Get to Know the Senate’s Most Trump-Defiant Member—You’ll Be Impressed!
Get Pregnant Fast In the political arena, few figures stand out like Senator Lila Patterson. Often referred to as “the Reverend Lila Patterson” by her supporters, she has gained notable recognition. With Hillary Clinton penning the foreword to her book and a commendable track record of running marathons, Patterson is a force to be reckoned…
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Male Artist Unveils Controversial Dog Statue Next to Fearless Girl
Get Pregnant Fast In a move that has sparked significant discussion, a male artist has created a statue of a dog urinating on the well-known statue of the Fearless Girl, located opposite the iconic Charging Bull on Wall Street. Alex Thompson, the artist behind this provocative piece, has dubbed his creation “The Pissing Pug,” and…
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24 Relatable Tweets That Every Woman Will Find Hilarious
Get Pregnant Fast For ages, society has depicted women as the weaker sex—more emotional, less intelligent, and lacking a sense of humor. Yet the women I know are anything but that; they are resilient, wise, witty, and downright hilarious. Despite the countless battles for equal pay and autonomy over our bodies, we find ourselves still…
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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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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…
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Hey Dads, Let’s Ditch the ‘Rules’ for Dating Your Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Before diving into the heart of this discussion, I want to clarify something: I’m not a parent—at least, not in the traditional sense. My companion is a four-legged bundle of energy named Max, who has a knack for stealing the spotlight. But rest assured, there are no pint-sized versions of me running…