Do You Mind?: Remove judgement, not your body hair
I participated in the januhairy challenge this past month. Here are a few realizations and perks I took away from the experience.
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Femitwist: 5 reasons to stop shaving body hair
There’s still an opportunity to reverse this practice of unnecessary shaving and become the hairy women we were meant to be. Here are a few good reasons to stop shaving your body hair.
Read More →“A Star is Born”…with the help of a man
“A Star is Born” holds onto the same problematic love story character arc we have accepted for generations, and clearly haven’t outgrown.
Read More →Turning our ears toward underrated female musicians, spreading empowerment
I’ve compiled a list of a few powerful, viciously underrated female acts who have inspired me in the midst of all of this hurt, disappointment and hopelessness.
Read More →Here are 5 feminist Middle Eastern/North African films you should watch
To gain a better understanding of gender roles in the Middle East and North Africa, or to simply enjoy great cinema, here are five films to watch over your summer break.
Read More →Femi Twist: why we should respect Miranda Hobbes in 2018
There was a time when taking a BuzzFeed personality quiz titled “Are You A Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, or Miranda?” and getting Miranda Hobbes as a result would sorely disappoint most diehard fans. Those days have lived their last breath. It’s 2018, the year that we finally recognize Miranda Hobbes as the most empowered, modern […]
Read More →It’s hard to say ‘#MeToo’
I have a hard time being a feminist. Let me explain. Whenever someone experiences anything remotely sexist, I am the first one to stand up for him or her. A guy is being creepy toward a friend at a frat party, I call him out. A girl is being slut-shamed? Not on my watch. I […]
Read More →Which celebrity feminist are you?
Whether it’s cultural appropriation or the meaning behind Kanye West’s “Famous” music video, everything has several meanings in today’s multiplex society. One topic in particular that is multifaceted is feminism. As media icons continue to voice their opinions on the issue, the definition of “feminism” and what it truly means to be a feminist are […]
Read More →Dating a guy who was a bigger feminist than me
Once upon a time, I was involved with a guy who was different from other guys. This is a classic line that most women have probably heard but more often than not, it’s a lie. However, he was an exception. He really was different, but not in the way we all romanticize; he was a […]
Read More →Role of masculinity in feminism: GAP Week’s eye-opening success
This past week was the first annual Gender Advocacy and Progress Week at Boston University. GAP Week, sponsored by Student Government and the Student Activities Office, is a week-long forum on the inequality between men and women in the BU community and beyond. In addition to what it literally stands for, “GAP” also refers to […]
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