Feminism Archives

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Are Aziz Anzari’s reflections about sexual misconduct enough to redeem him?

Posted on February 13, 2019February 14, 2019
B. del Rio

So, full disclosure: I was a fan of comedian Aziz Ansari. I loved his performance in the series Parks and Recreation, plus, he cited himself an ally of the feminist…

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What Sarah Silverman’s anecdote of casual misogyny teaches us

Posted on February 8, 2019
B. del Rio

Recently, comedienne Sarah Silverman shared an experience on Instagram about her “sh*tty” mammogram appointment. She said that her radiologist applied the gel on her breasts without wearing gloves, and “when…

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When political candidacy becomes a gendered fight

Posted on January 29, 2019January 29, 2019
B. del Rio

So far, there have been four women who formally announced their candidacy for the US presidential race. We’re taking this, plus the recently concluded midterm elections which saw many women…

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Woke Cardi B is the unexpected feminist queen we needed all along

Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019
B. del Rio

Fact: there is so much misconception surrounding feminism. And not everyone is comfortable with being labeled as a feminist. Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of names come up…

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On gender roles in the household: What Marie Kondo teaches us beyond tidying

Posted on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019
B. del Rio

Marie Kondo is officially a global superstar. The popular Netflix show featuring the charming expert not only provided us with a great method to “tidy” but also an insight on…

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Women’s March 2019 posters we should live by

Posted on January 22, 2019January 22, 2019
Tisha Ramirez

Another year, another Women’s March. On Jan. 19, people gathered in Washington D.C. and other cities in the US for the #WomensWave.

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The Women’s March lives on despite controversies

Posted on January 20, 2019
B. del Rio

The Women’s March first came about when US Pres. Donald Trump was inaugurated into the office. It has become a symbol of resistance and outrage to their president’s misogynist actions…

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Stop asking Margot Robbie when she’s having a baby

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019
B. del Rio

I understand why for some people, “When are you going to have a baby?” may seem like a harmless question. But it’s actually intrusive and sexist. Yes, even for celebrities,…

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It’s time to stop normalizing men’s sh*tty dating behavior

Posted on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019
B. del Rio

Intersectional feminist Ashleigh Nicole Tribble is dropping some much-needed truth bombs on toxic modern dating. She accounted through Instagram her worst dating experiences, including naming the men who ghosted her,…

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Why did it take so long for people to take the R. Kelly controversies seriously?

Posted on January 11, 2019January 13, 2019
B. del Rio

Last year, the #MeToo movement effectively took down movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. This year, it seems, that crown of dishonor is set for touted King of R&B R. Kelly. But…

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