Identity: Beauty Standards Modernised On Instagram
Years ago, we blamed our low self-esteem issues and unnaturally superficial high body standards of beauty influences on magazines. Now with the rise of social media, and our source of entertainment tr... Read More
Society: Stop Worrying About How Our Female Athletes Look
Dove has recently launched a campaign, using digital interactive billboards in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles to show the very real sexist comments made my news sports commentators and the ... Read More
Society: Why Does Hollywood Have A Problem With Unfeminine Girls?
Buzzfeed has recently released an article addressing Hollywood’s issue with ‘masculine’ women. Shannon Keating, a Buzzfeed News Reporter points out the romantic comedy clichés in al... Read More
Identity: Cultural Body Image Debate – Modesty vs. Nudity
There is a divide in the feminist world, and in society in general on whether or not dressing modestly or embracing nudity is the key to empowering women. The Definition of Modesty Modesty and demuren... Read More
Rape Culture Exists: The Fight Against Victim Blaming
What was she wearing? What time was she out at night? Why didn’t she tell anyone? Why didn’t just scream for help? She could’ve easily saved herself. These are the questions rape ... Read More
Motherhood: Working Mum vs. Stay At Home Life
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mum or a super hard working business mum, you’ll never satisfy anyone. So the best solution is to go with what’s appropriate for your situation and your... Read More
Women’s Issues: Women’s Education In Afghanistan
“I am aware that it takes a long time but I’m hopeful to see this happen and be part of this valued process.” Twenty-year-old Afghan girl Beheshtam (who recently completed classes offered by the... Read More
“Women Aren’t Funny”: The Gender-Biased Myth
Comedy is “a blood sport” according to actress and female comedian, Sarah Silverman. It is a terrifying game for all performers and an even more challenging one for women aspiring to becom... Read More