This was originally posted on my personal Facebook page, but I felt it needed to be shared here as well. Some of you may appreciate it. I’ve thought a lot about whether to post this message I received from earlier this afternoon, but with the events this past year in Ferguson, NYC, and now Charleston, I felt it was important to talk about the way … Continue reading Responding to the Tragic Events in America
Many anti-feminists often argue with me about the need for a women’s rights movement. They tell me things like: the wage gap doesn’t exist women are naturally inferior beings, it’s biologically proven women who are sexually assaulted are just asking for it women already have the right to vote, what else do they need? feminism is just there to make women hate men and make women … Continue reading You May Not Like Feminism – But There’s an Undeniable Need For It
2014 could be titled, “the year of the celebrity feminists.” Feminism ended up headlining in a lot of major news cycles this past year, from Beyonce’s stunning performance at the VMA’s to Taylor Swift’s admission of fault, to stars like Shailene Woodley and Kaley Cuoco pushing away feminism. It became a debate in the celebrity world, and clear lines were drawn. Many people commend those … Continue reading Celebrity Feminism – the importance of “looking around,” in 2015
*TW: Rape, Sexual Violence and SPOILER ALERTS for the movie DIVERGENT!* I recently sat down to watch one of the newest teen crazes, “Divergent.” While I only watched the movie, I am in possession of the book by Veronica Roth and I plan to read that before 2015 is over. At first I was planning on writing this after reading the book so I could … Continue reading “Divergent,” Through the Eyes of a Feminist
You’ve no doubt stumbled upon this blog by accident since it’s brand new. You’ve probably just read the title and you’re thinking, “dear lord, what is this place?” Welcome aboard, my new friend, you’ve just met an actual feminist. First, let’s explain the odd title. I’m a college student studying history, political science and women’s and gender studies. When I’m not at school, I’m working … Continue reading Yes, I’m an Actual Feminist, and here’s what you’ve stumbled upon today.
Yes, I'm an Actual Feminist 