Tag: feminism
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Mark Thompson Takes a Stand Against Gendered Questions in Hollywood
Get Pregnant Fast In Hollywood, the disparity between how male and female stars are treated during interviews is glaringly obvious. While men are often quizzed about their acting techniques and the complexities of their roles, women frequently find themselves answering questions about their appearance, wardrobe choices, and even their diets. It’s a frustrating trend that…
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Revisiting the Spice Girls’ Epic Stand Against Sexism in a 1997 Outtake
Get Pregnant Fast Back in 1997, I was sporting a shiny metallic backpack and spending my evenings at the mall, all while clutching a Spice Girls lollipop. These lollipops came with stickers featuring Ginger, Posh, Scary, Sporty, or Baby—decorating my folders and books, and I might have even plastered some on my wall. At that…
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Stop the Silence: A Call to Arm Ourselves Against Rape Culture
Get Pregnant Fast Women have endured enough from the toxic realities of rape culture. From a young age, we are conditioned to view our bodies through the lenses of male approval: Is this dress too revealing? We learn to second-guess ourselves: Am I being too aloof? Did I have one drink too many? We’re often…
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The Perils of the ‘Cool Girl’ Mentality
Get Pregnant Fast I spent a significant part of my twenties embodying what I thought was the ideal of the “Cool Girl.” I’m not claiming I was genuinely cool—rather, I was desperate to shape myself into the version of a woman I believed would be most appealing to others, often at the expense of my…
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Why I Refuse to Stop Calling My Daughter a Princess
Get Pregnant Fast When I discovered I was expecting a daughter, I made a series of promises to myself. First, I aimed to curate a wardrobe filled with colors other than pink. I envisioned her room filled with toys that broke away from traditional gender norms—think Legos, train sets, and puzzles. I vowed not to…
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I Refuse to Dismiss My Daughter for Her Love of ‘Girly’ Things
Get Pregnant Fast As I hurriedly prepare breakfast on a bustling weekday morning, I present my daughter with a few outfit choices: “We’ve got these new bell-bottoms with a red tank top, jelly bean leggings, or this adorable purple dress.” With only a couple of minutes to spare, I give my little girl the chance…
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Is Teaching Chivalry to Our Sons Compatible with Feminism?
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who always imagined having a daughter, I find myself navigating the unique landscape of raising sons. These boys, while wonderful, will undoubtedly experience the world through a lens that differs vastly from my own. As a mother committed to feminism, I am determined to instill in them the values of…
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Enough With the Misconception That Feminists Are Man-Haters
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the misconceptions surrounding feminists and feminism, one of the most enduring is the stereotype of the “man-hater.” The narrative usually goes something like this: Feminists despise men because they prefer unkempt women. They regard men as nothing more than brutes. Feminists believe the world would be better off…