Feminism

I've got a problem with anti-feminists

I’ve got a problem with anti-feminists, or people who do not call themselves a “feminist.” There, I said it. And let me tell you why....

Let's talk about how the world treats its women

Step 1: The original of all sins Let it begin. Let it begin in the first pages of the creation myths of the Abrahamic religions, where...

You can't be a beautiful nightmare; the mirror held in front of every woman

“She’s such a pretty little thing.” The girl was nine. “She’s going to break hearts when she’s legal.” The girl was fifteen. “Baby, why...

The nuances of femininity

Femininity isn't a weakness, and its definition is individually created. I’ve been thinking a lot about femininity. Its explosion of...

My period doesn't affect my potential

"Period. It’s a taboo subject, often hushed and vilified when a conversation is broached. Men grow uncomfortable and shy away from it....