Tag: gender equality
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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Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking display of outdated views, Congressman Jake Thompson from Texas recently defended Donald Trump’s infamous “nasty woman” comment during a radio interview.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…
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52% of Men Believe Birth Control Doesn’t Benefit Them — Twitter Responds with a Collective ‘Oh Really?’
Get Pregnant Fast In our society, the burden of reproductive responsibility often falls heavily on women. We all understand that creating life requires male sperm, yet a recent survey revealed that many men appear to dismiss the significance of birth control. According to a nonpartisan study conducted by the polling firm PerryUndem, a staggering 52%…
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25 Essential Lessons in Feminism for My Sons
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often reflect on the lessons I want to impart to my children. One of the most profound teachings I received came from my father about two decades ago. While washing the dishes together, he emphasized the importance of self-sufficiency: “If you want something in life, you need to…
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A Humorous Take on a World Where Men Breastfeed
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever imagined a world where men could breastfeed? A company known for its innovative breast pump recently released an ad that humorously explores this concept, and it’s both entertaining and thought-provoking. The ad presents a workplace environment where men are the ones lactating, and let’s just say, it’s a significant…
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Consider Our Daughters When Casting Your Vote
Get Pregnant Fast As we approach this election season, my thoughts often drift to my children, particularly my daughters, one of whom will soon be eligible to vote in the next presidential election. It’s crucial to ponder how our presidential choices will influence their lives—not only in the immediate future but throughout their journey into…