Women in STEM deserve the rockstar treatment too
“Can you name at least one Filipina scientist?” This was a question Iza Calzado asked us, to stress the lack of recognition of women in science. The She Talks co-founder…
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Are Aziz Anzari’s reflections about sexual misconduct enough to redeem him?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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This woke ad had the worst comments from male viewers
Wanting to change the perspective of men, razor brand Gillette released an ad wherethey bring up issues like sexual harassment and toxic masculinity.
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