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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

Women’s Bodies, the 4B Movement and Eradicating Men

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Follow Us By Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College, Illinois Subheadline: KP: 4B Movement South Korea’s 4B movement stands as a strike against men and the patriarchal system but is predominantly visible on social media…

May 19, 2024

A downtrodden Rachel Zegler in her snow white costume stands in front of a red background that reads "cancelled".

Modern Witch Hunts: Public Silencing of Women in Hollywood

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

The persistent undercurrent of patriarchal influence in Hollywood and the societal tendency to scrutinize successful women.…

December 3, 2023

7 Up and Coming Video Essay Creators To Check Out

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

From True Crime to Film History, learn from some of YouTube’s brightest minds.…

November 29, 2023

For an article on the history of the bob hairstyle, a magazine is open on an image of a women with an outline across her head that indicates hair. An offscreen figure points to the opposite page, where a blonde cutout bob hairstyle is present.

Bobbing for Compliments: The Haircut of the Fall

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Maybe she was born with it, maybe it’s her haircut.…

November 10, 2023

The “Hot Girlfriend, Ugly Boyfriend” Phenomenon

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

While many accuse women of yearning for male validation, it is usually other men who seek it the most. …

September 22, 2023

A group photo of junior Girl Scouts in the outdoors

How the Girl Scouts Have Advanced Modern Feminism

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although often overlooked, the organization has made, and continues to make, numerous contributions that empower women everywhere.…

February 26, 2022

‘Moxie’ Is a Charming Coming-of-Age Movie With Something to Say

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Netflix’s new original film teaches about coming into one's identity, sexism in highschools and what it means to find something worth fighting for as a teenager.…

March 25, 2021

How Women Are Fighting for Justice During COVID-19

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

From marches to social media posts, feminists aren't letting the pandemic stop them from bringing awareness to issues like abortion rights, gender-neutrality and voting.…

October 30, 2020

Illustration by Marcus Escobar for an article on Enola Holmes

‘Enola Holmes’ Takes Period Film Feminism to a Whole New Level

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.…

October 15, 2020

The Bratz Dolls Are Style and Female-Empowerment Icons for Gen Z

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

The doll's aesthetic is taking social media by storm, and serving as a reminder of an alternative femininity that's more inclusive and empowering.…

September 13, 2020

Illustration of a business woman in an article about the term girlboss

Is It Time to Cancel the Controversial Term ‘Girlboss’?

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Once a term that conjured up images of hard-working women ready to smash the glass ceiling, the word now represents everything wrong with America’s capitalistic system.…

July 2, 2020

Ali Wong Breaks Down Stereotypes One Joke at a Time

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.…

June 30, 2020

‘Valentine’ Portrays the Horrors of a Male-Dominated Small Town

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Against the backdrop of a small Texas town, Elizabeth Wetmore's novel is a gritty depiction of a violent, patriarchal society.…

May 21, 2020

4 Works of Feminist Science Fiction You Absolutely Have to Read

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. …

September 9, 2019

Domino Is the Feminist Hero America Needs and Deserves

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

Zazie Beetz’ portrayal of the biracial badass with the power of luck, is a refreshing presence in 'Deadpool 2.'…

May 31, 2018

Binge, Flick & Read of the Month: The #MeToo Edition

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

With #MeToo going on, try out these three brilliant works of art to better understand our current sexual, feminist moment.…

March 1, 2018

How Pink Became a Front(wo)man to the Feminist Movement

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

From her edgy music to her fierce look, Pink continues to charm the world with her message of woman empowerment and barrier breaking.…

February 8, 2018

7 Feminist Apps You Should Be Using in 2018

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Your phone can indeed be as feminist as you are with these helpful apps.…

January 17, 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