Tag: societal change
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Understanding FHRITP and Its Consequences: A Cautionary Tale
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of public broadcasting, some encounters can take a surprising turn. One such incident involves the phrase “FHRITP,” which gained notoriety after a group of hecklers shouted it at reporter Mia Collins during a live broadcast outside a stadium in Toronto. While these men may have thought their antics were…
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Embracing Feminism: My Journey of Acceptance and Advocacy
Get Pregnant Fast When I first met my partner, he seemed to embody the ideals of feminism far better than I did. While I believed in the fundamental principle of gender equality, I often hesitated to voice my thoughts. Like many young women, I craved approval and acceptance. In conversations about pay disparity and systemic…
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Maybe It’s Time We Listen and Learn from Our ‘Politically Correct’ Youth
Get Pregnant Fast When we were younger, adults warned us that our carefree attitudes and seemingly trivial concerns would lead to the downfall of society. Fast forward to today, and now the younger generation is facing the same criticism from us, even though their concerns are profoundly significant. At West High School in Madison, Wisconsin,…
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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…
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A Toast to Dads Raising Their Sons to Be Good, Decent Men
Get Pregnant Fast In a year as tumultuous as 2016, it’s challenging to find a silver lining. However, one positive outcome has been the spotlight on the pressing issues plaguing our society. Like that unique light an aesthetician employs to reveal blemishes during a facial, we can no longer ignore the glaring issues of sexism…
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Words Hold Weight: Let’s Stop Dismissing Their Impact
Get Pregnant Fast “Everyone, just chill. They were only words.” We’ve all heard this phrase, especially in light of recent political rhetoric, where a candidate boasted about being able to kiss women without consent and “grab ‘em by the genitals” simply because of his fame. Yes, they were “just words”—but only if you choose to…
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Stories From Our Community: Standing Together
Get Pregnant Fast I reflect on the journey of my grandmother, who faced discrimination in Florida during the Jim Crow era, often being turned away from restaurants and restrooms due to the color of her skin. Today, I see the same struggle with my son, who, despite his father’s fair skin and blue eyes, was…