The recent news of a victim coming forward with a story of sexual assault from self-proclaimed “feminist” Aziz Ansari has brought a new spin on the “me too” movement. Seemingly harmless, “woke” feminist men speaking out against religious and racial injustice can commit acts of sexual violence against women. My own experience has taught me… Read More I was harassed by someone who called himself a “feminist”
Many of you have probably heard about the millions of women protesting Trump’s presidency around the world. Maybe you have seen people posting on social media that they should get over the election of Trump; that protesting does not change a thing. I’m here to say that they are simply wrong. Let me take you… Read More Protesting, a cornerstone of democracy
Don’t tell me that Trump can’t really do anything once he becomes president. Don’t tell me not to worry for my rights and the rights of others. There is now a republican majority in both the Senate and House. It is a slight majority in the Senate, but still a majority. There will be no… Read More Don’t tell me it will be OK
The results are in. The President Elect of the United States is Donald Trump. I never imagined I would pen those words. How did we let him get all the way to the White House? But a more important question, what now? Today, we check our privilege and support those who will be adversely affected… Read More The 2016 Presidential Election: a lesson on privilege
… I also didn’t throw my vote away by casting it for a third party I need the world to know that there are plenty people in the US like me, who did everything in her power to stop an oligarch from repeating the despicable histories of corrupt leaders before him. I called registered Democrats… Read More I am a US citizen, and I did not vote for Trump
Child marriage is detrimental to young women socially, physically, economically, and educationally. Marriage at a young age implies that young women will be sexually active and dependent on their husband. This puts them at risk for domestic abuse, disorders endangering the lives of themselves and their child, and illiteracy. In order to improve society, education… Read More Child marriage: education is the solution
An overview of feminist viewpoints. Feminism is about fighting for women’s social, economic, and political rights. Many women get scared away from feminism because they don’t completely understand it or are afraid to be a bad feminist. You don’t have to read all the feminism manifestos in order to be a feminist. You just have… Read More Feminism 101
On this day, I’d like to share a playlist composed of female artists killing the game, because after all it is international women’s day. If you don’t like EDM and pop music, maybe you should stray from this post. I’m in control- Alunageorge This song will have you dancing and feeling empowered. “I’m in control/… Read More International Women’s Day playlist
My experience in four different countries this summer has shown me that street harassment towards women is not just US problem, it’s global, societal problem. Street harassment is any unwanted comments or actions that can take place in broad daylight or nighttime against women who are just walking along. These comments are hurtful and sometimes… Read More Street harassment in other countries
Dress to impress, right? Clothing is a form of expression, but often society tells women what they can and cannot wear. Here are some points to change how society thinks of women’s dress: Women deserve respect, no matter how they dress. How a woman dresses should not determine how she is treated. There is more… Read More Dress to impress
Boundless Kelsey Bundra 