Katie Bouman was trolled by sexists and this is why we can’t have nice things
Katie Bouman, the woman credited as a key to the historic black hole photo, was trolled by sexists just two days after the image was released (one day after her…
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A mother imploring women not to wear leggings is internalized misogyny at its finest
Today in another episode of 21st century-sexism, we discover a new article of clothing society says women should NOT wear: leggings. In Notre Dame, one mother expressed her clear disdain…
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The practice of breast ironing is another proof of extreme sexism
When I was going through puberty and at the stage where I can feel my breasts growing, I honestly wanted to stop it. So every night, I’d sleep in a…
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Being drunk isn’t an excuse for harassment
Are you tired of people who place the blame on other things, instead of pointing the finger towards the ones at fault? The usual argument is rape and harassment happen…
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Female sportscasters have been dealing with sexual harassment on the job for too long
It’s no secret women around the globe often experience sexism and harassment in the workplace. And while it’s true we have seen some improvements in some industries, in sports reporting,…
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The term “dalagang Filipina” isn’t a personality trait
You know what I hate? Being told “kababae mong tao” when I do something that’s expected of a woman. What’s somehow worse is when this phrase is related to the…
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REAL TALK: Meghan Markle is NOT to blame for her staff’s quick turnover
Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle have a lot on their plates right now, what with Meghan’s pregnancy, and their transition to Frogmore Cottage on top of their…
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Terry Crews can’t be the poster child against toxic masculinity after all
In 2017, comedian Terry Crews became one of the unlikely faces of the #MeToo movement. Through Twitter, he revealed that he had been sexually assaulted by a Hollywood executive in…
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Why isn’t International Women’s Day a holiday in the Philippines?
Would you believe it if I told you that International Women’s Day is considered a national holiday in 28 countries? Some of them even give women days off during this…
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The 11-year-old rape victim from Argentina who asked for an abortion should have gotten it
“I want you to remove what the old man put inside me.” This was reportedly what an 11-year-old girl from Argentina, raped by her grandmother’s boyfriend, told doctors after they…
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