Topic: Feminism

The ‘Pussy Bow’ Blouse Was A Result Of Women’s Advancement In The Workplace

The 'Pussy Bow' Blouse Was A Result Of Women's Advancement In The Workplace

Of all the things covered in PBS’ documentary on modern feminism Makers: Women Who Make America last night, fashion was admittedly towards the bottom in terms of importance. In fact, it covered so many important things that you should probably go watch the whole thing. But before you do, let’s take a moment to talk about how feminism affected women’s shirts, because you can’t liberate yourself and others without first purchasing the right shirt, can you? More »

It’s Not Slutty If…

It's Not Slutty If...
It's not slutty if ... you met him at a wedding.
It's not slutty if ... he took you out to breakfast the next day.
It's not slutty if ... he didn't come (and you did).
It's not slutty if ... the sex was bad.
It's not slutty if ... he's ugly.

Let’s all agree to shut down the slut-shaming, okay? Having casual sex with a bunch of partners is only slutty when you define casual and bunch. Let’s say that means in your sweatpants and 7,000. Because it’s definitely not slutty if you’re happy, and it’s not slutty if you have regrets. Unless those regrets were about said sweatpants. Personally, I love to get down in sweatpants. More »

If Feminism Were A Board Game

If Feminism Were A Board Game

The Patriarchal Stone – Earned through realness. With it the user can defeat Bitches.

The Fen of Misandry – May or may not be real. Tread carefully.

The Bridge of Intersectionality – Players cannot cross the Bridge of Intersectionality without trading their Privilege at the Booth of Self-Knowledge for Postcolonial Theory Boots.

The Zone of Friendship – Players who are sequestered here lose a turn until they can draw the Card of Exile. More »

8 Senators Voted Against The Violence Against Women Act…Here Are Their Names And Contact Info!

8 Senators Voted Against The Violence Against Women Act...Here Are Their Names And Contact Info!

Let’s talk about the Violence Against Women Act. You may remember it from the time Al Franken got adorably choked up while debating it on the Senate floor, or the time it provided programs and services to victims of domestic violence for 18 years in a row. The bill is up for reauthorization right now, which one might not think would be controversial. But it is! More »

Kashmir’s First All-Female Rock Band Disbands Due To Threats, Cleric-Issued Fatwa

Kashmir's First All-Female Rock Band Disbands Due To Threats, Cleric-Issued Fatwa

Sometimes, we become so accustomed to our country’s musicians and their ability to essentially play whatever they want whilst wearing whatever they want, it can be easy to forget that there are still millions and millions people globally who do not have that right. When it comes to musical freedom, women are often the ones most pushed down by the government and traditional values, oftentimes being legally silenced or worse. More »

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