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Book Nerds: Virginia Woolf is Not a Feminist Icon

Renowned and praised for her radical critique of the patriarchy, Virginia Woolf remains a trailblazer for feminism despite her complex history of racism and anti-semitism.…

June 7, 2024

Consuming Latiné Bodies

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Bodies and faces as trends come and go, but what can we do to break the body-shaming cycle?…

May 30, 2024

Doing it for the Green Card: The Evolution of Feminism From Asian War Brides to Mail-Order Wives

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

Once defined by war, always defined by their American husbands, Asian women marrying their way into U.S. citizenship changed the face of immigration rights, cultural pluralism and “American” marriages through profound feminism. …

May 29, 2024

The Feminism in ‘Black Panther’ Could Mark the Beginning of Film Equality

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.…

February 10, 2018

The 12 Biggest Female-Led Movies Coming Out This Year

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

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

February 8, 2018

The Rise of Feminism Has Become a Fashion Statement

Karen Guan, Southern Methodist University

Surprise surprise.…

December 6, 2017

The Catholic Church Needs a Feminist Update

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.…

November 29, 2017

‘Mythos’ Is Telling Unconventionally Glamorous Stories About Womanhood

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.…

November 6, 2017

Girls Night Out Just Got a Whole Lot Better

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

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

November 4, 2017

Men Need to Call Out Other Men If They Want to Help

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

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

October 26, 2017

3 Empowering Books by Contemporary Woman Poets

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

The world needs more poetry by unapologetically powerful women.…

October 19, 2017

Hugh Hefner: Instrumental Entrepreneur or Notorious Misogynist?

Camelia Juarez, Texas State University

Can it be...both?…

October 16, 2017

Why Young Men Need Feminism

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

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

October 13, 2017

10 Things That Don’t Make You a Bad Feminist

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

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

October 10, 2017

5 Must-Read Books for Every College Feminist

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.…

August 24, 2017

In Anna Wise, Pop Music Finds a Burgeoning, Radical Feminist

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.…

June 7, 2017

6 of the Best Feminist Icons in Fiction

Emma Taubenfeld, Pace University

You can’t be what you can’t read!…

May 22, 2017

Meet Muslim Feminist Aya Shehata, Founder and President of the Feminist Empowerment Movement

Meet Muslim Feminist Aya Shehata, President of the Female Empowerment Movement

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

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

May 21, 2017

Why Wearing a Tank Top Doesn’t Make You a Feminist Hero

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?…

May 3, 2017

What Playboy’s Return to Nudity Means for Modern Sexuality

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?…

March 24, 2017

Emma Watson’s Photoshoot Controversy and What It Says About Feminism

What the Controversy Over Emma Watson’s Photoshoot Says About Feminism

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

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

March 19, 2017

To Celebrate Women’s History Month, Here Are 4 Badass Ladies

D'Ariel Myrick, University of Georgia

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

March 7, 2017

Published Poet and Creative Writing Major Blythe Baird Is Slamming into the Limelight

Payton Ramey, University of Central Florida

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

March 7, 2017

Why Feminism Is Bad for Feminism

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

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

February 21, 2017

Thank You, Trump, for Unifying Women Like Never Before

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?…

February 13, 2017

Why I Stopped Rejecting Feminism

Sophie Hurlock, Xavier University

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

February 8, 2017

The Women’s March: Equality for White Women or All Women?

Shannon Mondesir, Brooklyn College

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

February 4, 2017

Why Won’t Kim Kardashian Label Herself a Feminist?

Michelle Nektalov, SUNY Purchase

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

August 21, 2016

4 Feminist Writers Everyone Should Read

Katie Hovan, University of Miami

Four women whose work will give you goosebumps.…

July 31, 2016

Motherhood vs. Womanhood: Why They’re Not Exclusive

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.…

June 29, 2016

The Feminine Mistake: When You Shouldn’t Call Yourself a Feminist

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.…

June 4, 2016

The Rise of the Bad Bitch Role Model

Carla Aravena, University of Massachusetts at BostonandGuest 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. …

February 8, 2016

Exactly How Feminist are Feminist Panties?

Gabi Gimson, St. Edward's UniversityandGuest Contributor

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

December 1, 2015

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