Tag: gender equality
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Teens Utilize Scarlet Letters to Protest School Dress Code
Get Pregnant Fast Ridiculous dress codes in schools are hardly a new phenomenon, but a group of high school students has taken a particularly creative approach to challenging what they see as unfair standards. At the Charleston Arts Academy, students have expressed their frustration with a dress code they deem “sexist” and “unjust” by donning…
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Yes, Feminists Can Wear Lipstick and Heels
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine for a moment the typical feminist. What pops into your mind? Is it a woman with wild hair, holding a sign and seemingly rejecting everything traditionally feminine? Or perhaps you envision a man advocating for equality? The reality is, there’s no singular image that defines a feminist today. If you stand…
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Why ‘Free to Be…You and Me’ Remains a Pivotal Album of Our Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast 1972 was a year of significant cultural shifts. With the passing of Title IX, which banned discrimination based on sex in educational institutions, and the launch of Ms. magazine, the world was ready for a revolution. Enter Marlo Thomas and Friends with their groundbreaking album, Free to Be…You and Me. This collection…
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Party City Faces Backlash Over Sexist Toddler Girl Costumes
Get Pregnant Fast The ongoing critique regarding the portrayal of young girls in Halloween costumes is far from over, and it’s high time we address this issue seriously. One mother recently took a stand against Party City, expressing her concerns about the overtly sexist design of their toddler girl costumes. Instead of engaging with her…
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Enough with the “Having It All” Narrative
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about the notion of “having it all.” Phrases like “lean in,” “work-life balance,” and “integrated life” have been thrown at us as if they hold the keys to empowerment and stress relief. But honestly, they’re misleading. What started as a feminist rallying cry for equality has unfortunately devolved into an…
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GOP Congressman Claims: ‘Sometimes A Woman Needs to Be Told When She’s Being Disagreeable’
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking display of outdated views, Congressman Jake Thompson from Texas recently defended Donald Trump’s infamous “nasty woman” comment during a radio interview. As Trump’s campaign continued to flounder, many Republicans have distanced themselves from the controversial candidate. However, Thompson chose to align himself with Trump’s misogynistic remarks, resulting in widespread…
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Mayim Bialik is Fed Up with the Term ‘Girls’ for Women
Get Pregnant Fast The actress advocates for more empowering language when it comes to describing women. “I am woman, hear me roar.” This classic declaration loses its strength when we swap “woman” for “girl.” The term “woman” embodies power and strength, yet we constantly hear adult women referred to as “girls,” and actress Mayim Bialik…
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Absolutely, You Can Be a Stay-at-Home Mom and a Feminist
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning, I wave goodbye to my partner as he heads off to work, lunch in hand and a kiss on his cheek. While he’s busy at the office, I’m at home building block towers, tidying up Cheerios, and tackling the never-ending pile of laundry. I don my favorite apron while cooking…