By Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

In a world that expects marriage and children to be everyone’s end goal, those who don’t conform are publicly judged for their private choices.

By Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Korean bands like H.O.T. and BTS have done a lot to normalize ‘soft masculinity,’ but South Korean culture as a whole remains patriarchal and heteronormative.

By Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Nida Manzoor’s Peacock sitcom follows five Muslim women and their punk rock band while advocating that ‘music is about representation.’

By Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

The popular film’s legacy is one of feminine empowerment and ‘overcoming adversity by being oneself’ — both lessons to be celebrated.

By Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

The patronizing criticisms of many female pop stars demonstrate a consistent theme: We really love to loath young women, don’t we?

By Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Mikki Kendall’s essay collection argues that since its inception, the feminist movement has benefited white women, while leaving behind women of color, cis-gender women, trans women and disabled women.

By Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

What factors are dampening young girls’ and women’s enthusiasm for careers as scientists, technicians, engineers and mathematicians?

By Aimi Wen, Duke University

The series has a few issues but is still able to balance entertainment and important discussions.

By Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

By Haven Worley, University of Rochester

By Haven Worley, University of Rochester

Netflix’s new movie starring Millie Bobby Brown challenges the conventions of the historical film and creates an improved female narrative in the process.

By Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s collab isn’t as scandalous as the internet wants you to believe.

By Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

The reaction to the rapper’s recent shooting is just the latest example of how the media and the public are prone to apathy (or mockery) rather than empathy when it comes to Black women’s pain.

By Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

From black squares to grayscale selfies accompanied with #ChallengeAccepted, Instagram activism is turning more and more into a bandwagon for people to jump on. Is it harming the original movements?

By Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

On their latest album, the band embraces the complexities of divorce and heartbreak with a radical vulnerability that enchants every listener.

By Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The open letter against ‘cancel culture’ was mostly signed by people with enormous influence — those who least need to worry about ‘cancellation.’

By Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

From compelling female leads to subversive views of sexuality and the body, this list offers terrifying films where the women are in charge.

By Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

Fighting racism, sexism and injustice, their resilience remained unwavering. These icons’ legacies mark them as trailblazers.

By Emilia Chavez, Rice University

Check out Politico’s podcast to hear diverse and empowering messages from women in business and politics.

By Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The famous country singer, who has been called the Great Unifier, has a diverse group of fans because of her all-encompassing love for humanity.

By Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

The reality TV sensation features fierce rivalry, but it also offers a lens into female empowerment and dynamic female representation.

By McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

It is more important than ever to remember the teachings of renowned Black feminist scholar as we consider empathy in our own communities.

By Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

By focusing on inequities and double standards in gender, race, relationships and family, this standup is proving herself to be one of the most timely comedic voices today.

By Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Even nearly 20 years later, this classic graphic novel from the author of ‘Persepolis’ stands up for women, not just in Iran, but worldwide.

By Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

The Canadian singer took the world by storm, and now with a newfound voice, she is determined to defeat the odds set upon her by the media.

By Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Sometimes financial aid and a regular job isn’t enough to pay those college loans, but is it worth it?

By Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Violent, dark and gritty. Here’s why these superheroines deserve as much recognition as their idealized counterparts, like Wonder Woman.

By Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

For fans of fantasy looking for a feminist addition to the genre, this series may or may not live up to expectations.

By Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Once a tool against injustice, the term has become a method of gatekeeping that often dissuades political involvement. It’s time to retire the distinction between ‘activists’ and ‘non-activists.’

By Hannah Jumer, Converse College

‘Oh my God, I couldn’t stand being around all of that estrogen, isn’t it catty?’ No.

By Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

Blessed be the fruit. From Atwood to Zumas, here four feminist fiction novels that will help you to start a revolution.  

By Simona Barca, American University

The legend was a fellow sister in the skies.

By Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Is it a breakthrough for Saudi Arabia, or a compromise to stifle the movement?

By Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

The electronic music scene is in desperate need of a feminist revolution.

By Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

How Linda Fairstein’s bigotry  prevented real justice for Trisha Meili and other women.

By Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

It’s refreshing to have men like this to look up to.

By Carli Moses, Union University

In her lyrics and life, Rogers exudes a confident self-assurance.

By Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

A West we can believe in.

By Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College

The mixed-media artist makes you reevaluate everything you think you know, including Disney princesses, political figures and famous works of art.

By Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego

Smart, eloquent and openly antagonistic, Paglia lives to complicate feminist ideology.

By Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

I’m convinced the writers use my life for source material.

By Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Combining tenets of female empowerment and pagan mysticism, witchcraft is on the rise in modern America.

By Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The doctoral student and video creator is helping sow commonsense feminism across the internet.

By Study Breaks Staff

The UK has a better understanding of women’s interests.

By Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Like Lively’s character in the upcoming film, suits are strong, seductive and incredibly versatile.

By Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

You might not yet be a paragon of maturity, but that doesn’t mean you should be totally clueless either.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Everyone is a little bit hoping that Watson will suggest ‘Harry Potter.’

By Carly Ristaino, Union College

It might finally be time to trash your razors.

By Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

There’s something dangerously good about these movies — and it’s not the men.

By Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

Plus there are dragons.

By Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

POPSUGAR’s first Play/Ground event focused on empowering women to be forever playful and ever grounded.

By Rebecca Crosby, American University

Citizens gathered in Seoul, South Korea, to protest the use of spy cams in public places, which are known to specifically target women.

By Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

Men are often removed from the conversation and are now left without certain rights that women have been granted.

By Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

In her new album ‘Dirty Computer,’ Janelle Monáe reminds us once again why she’s one of the best political artists out there.

By Jovana Vajagic, DePaul University

The animosity and beef fabricated by society and placed on female rappers in contrast to males is a sign that misogyny still exits in the arts world.

By Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

All of these myths are either made-up or wildly exaggerated, but they’re still important to know.

By Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

How the Disney princesses went from fitting into glass slippers to breaking the glass ceiling.

By Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

Cheerleaders, staples of NFL culture, are calling time out on unfair treatment and workplace harassment.

By Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

How a group of Feminist artists are fighting the Trump administration with phone booth graffiti.

By Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

“Vagina Monologues” co-director and sorority sister Briana Grogan is part of a new wave of intersectional empowerment.

By Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

Berkeley freshman, Eleanor Hammond, is treading a path to greatness: writing the next big feminist musical.

By Alex Johnson, New York University

Across the country, a handful of states and pioneering student groups have paved the way for no-cost tampons and other feminine hygiene products.

By Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Though often overlooked, some Disney Channel Original Movies were way ahead of their time when it comes to feminist messages.

By Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Feminist narratives in Hollywood often take an ‘internalize the revolution’ approach. Why?

By Michele Mendez, Temple University

The latest season of ‘Supergirl’ includes a powerful roster of women, which is rarely seen in the superhero genre.

By Carli Scalf, Ball State University

These female empowerment titles will remind you that the fight for gender equality has always had standard-bearers in the heroines of fiction.

By Kate Maxwell, NC State University

By choosing to remain silent and social media free, Kylie Jenner’s pregnancy sent a powerful feminist message about reproductive choice and autonomy.

By Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

The hijabs are part of a broader line of clothing, called the Veronica Collection, designed to offer Muslim women more fashion-forward options for their clothing.

By Grace John, Rutgers University

Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ is destroying a decades-old movie trend by showing that women are more than just a pretty face.

By Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Female-led Hollywood movies continue to make headway for gender equality.

By Karen Guan, Southern Methodist University

Surprise surprise.

By Camelia Juarez, Texas State University

Being a Catholic and a feminist is tough, but you should never let the two opposing sides make you feel as though you have to choose one over the other.

By Karen Guan, Southern Methodist University

Sophia Richards, Barnard College student and occasional model, wanted to fill a gap in the media by telling the stories of remarkable, fearless women.

By Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Goddess parties are the new functions in which women’s empowerment is celebrated.

By Giselle Krachenfels, USC

Men who are willing to speak up can help the fight against sexual harassment.

By Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

The world needs more poetry by unapologetically powerful women.

By Camelia Juarez, Texas State University

Can it be…both?

By Carli Scalf, Ball State University

Men seem to miss the benefits they stand to gain from gender equality.

By Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Spoiler alert: Slut-shaming and white feminism are NOT on this list.

By Kathryn Parker, Fordham University

If you’re a young feminist and you want to have the literary knowledge to back it up, these are the books for you.

By Abby Johnson, UT Austin

The young songwriter cut her teeth collaborating with Kendrick Lamar, and her new solo career looks to be just as intense.

By Emma Taubenfeld, Pace University

You can’t be what you can’t read!

By Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

The aspiring physician was recognized this year by the American Association of University Women for her intersectional advocacy.

By Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

With prom season in full swing, feminists everywhere are preparing their annual invectives against the tyranny of dress codes. But are clothing guidelines really restrictive?

By Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

In the eyes of Cooper Hefner, ‘Playboy’ and its nudity are bastions of self-expression that have empowered women for decades. How wrong is he?

By Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Honestly, I don’t know how anyone could criticize these photographs.

By D'Ariel Myrick, University of Georgia

Feminism wouldn’t be what it is today without these pivotal figures.

By Payton Ramey, University of Central Florida

The Hamline University student turns stories of anorexia, sexual abuse and misogyny into anthems of confidence.

By Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

The philosophy rests on the idea that in order to be equal, you must first accept that you are unequal.

By Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

For many years, feminism has been a dirty word, but could 2017 bring a necessary facelift to this decades-long revolution?

By Sophie Hurlock, Xavier University

All too often, women are mistreated their entire lives but have no idea.

By Shannon Mondesir, Brooklyn College

With thousands of Americans marching in protest of inequality and unfair treatment, who is really being represented?

By Michelle Nektalov, SUNY Purchase

She takes nelfie after nelfie, but then tells the media she’s not a ‘free the nipple’ type girl.

By Katie Hovan, University of Miami

Four women whose work will give you goosebumps.

By Jill Phelan, Saint Vincent College

Changing social mores have devalued the choice to become a mother, but at its core, feminism is about women being free to do and live as they want.

By Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Despite going to a woman-centered college, I’ve been disappointed to find that the hashtag version of feminism has become the norm.

By Carla Aravena, University of Massachusetts at Boston and Guest Contributor

A new breed of bodyposi, sexually liberated and independently successful women are setting an example that young women (and men) could benefit from following.

By Gabi Gimson, St. Edward's University and Guest Contributor

Commodifying ideologies is the American way, so feminists shouldn’t wear feminist panties, right?