Tag: feminism
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The Misguided Trend to Criticize Mother’s Day is Unfounded
Get Pregnant Fast Every year, as Mother’s Day approaches, a wave of blog posts and articles emerge urging mothers to consider those for whom this holiday may be painful. There’s an increasing push for mothers to step back and allow space for those who have experienced loss. I speak from experience as someone who has…
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Who Thought of This ‘Women’s Empowerment’ Panel Needs to Rethink Their Approach
Get Pregnant Fast In a baffling move, a South Jersey publication recently announced a panel for their “Women’s Empowerment Series” titled “Women in Business: A Man’s Perspective.” Yes, you read that correctly. As if there aren’t enough white males in the corporate world offering unsolicited advice to women, this panel aims to amplify their voices…
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In Support of Keeping Your Last Name
Get Pregnant Fast By: Amanda Thompson Updated: June 30, 2021 Originally Published: May 18, 2017 There was never a profound reason behind my decision to retain my maiden name after marriage. It simply felt like an unnecessary complication in the merging of our distinct lives. Let me clarify: my choice to keep my name wasn’t…
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Serena Williams Responds to John McEnroe’s Sexist Remarks About Her Talent
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent interview, former tennis star John McEnroe made headlines for his controversial comments regarding Serena Williams, one of the greatest athletes of our time. Remember when Serena triumphed at the Australian Open while pregnant? That was a remarkable achievement! As she prepares to welcome her first child, her accomplishments continue…
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Individuals Like ‘The Transformed Wife’ Highlight the Necessity of Feminism
Get Pregnant Fast I witnessed the tumultuous events of the 2016 election, and it became abundantly clear to me why the term “internalized misogyny” exists. It was disheartening to see American women enter polling stations, seemingly ready to dismantle decades of hard-fought progress. I felt a mix of disbelief and anger as these individuals turned…
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13-Year-Old’s Short Film Sheds Light on Gender Stereotypes
Get Pregnant Fast In an impressive display of creativity, a 13-year-old filmmaker named Mia Thompson has caught the attention of over 1.6 million viewers on YouTube with her thought-provoking short film, “Stereo.” Released on May 28, this insightful project was crafted for a class assignment at the Cinematic Arts Academy at Milliken Middle School in…
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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…