feminism
At its core, feminism is the simple conviction that women are equal to men in every regard, and should be treated as such.
How I Didn’t Know the Rights I Didn’t Have as a Woman Coming of Age in the 70s
Last September I came across an article on Medium by writer Katie Jgln about the idealization of a non-existent pre-second-wave feminist time when women were happy being housewives. This fallacy is being perpetuated by a younger generation of “anti-feminists.”
Suzy Jacobson CherryPublished 6 months ago in VivaWho Is Eve 1.0?
*** To my friend Emily for her birthday.*** At the time, there were no other people to witness that the Eve we know was not the first woman ever created. But God and Adam knew.
Lana V LynxPublished 6 months ago in Viva- Content Warning
How Roars Are Made
It happens when you know a thing beyond certainty but cannot explain the ‘how’ or ‘why.’ Add to that, negotiating an ancient rite of passage within contemporary society that often nonchalantly assumes you don’t know what’s best...yet.
The Dani WriterPublished 6 months ago in Viva Student Midwives
I'd like to start by acknowledging the beautiful little baby in the cover picture, and the hardworking, caring women who are also in it.
Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)Published 6 months ago in VivaWhat Is A Woman?
When I see videos like the one below with Charlie Kirk persistently asking college students one question, "What is a woman?" and students stumbling to answer or seemingly not able to give him an answer that would satisfy his inquisitive mind, as a teacher I'm baffled.
Lana V LynxPublished 6 months ago in VivaIdentity - birth, death, re-birth
When I reflect on the birth of my first baby, and those early months, I know - if I'm being honest with myself - that I had one foot out the door.
Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)Published 6 months ago in VivaIs Personal Agency Only for the Young?
I am angry. This week I was Threading through Threads and came across a post from a woman that said, among other things: "How can I make my mother stop coloring her hair and just go grey? She's 62 and not fooling anyone; she and her friends are old and it's time that she acts her age."
Judey KalchikPublished 6 months ago in VivaThe Uniqueness of Fendi and the Timelessness of Rome
The name Fendi is strongly associated with Rome. Their flagship store, situated in a palace from the 1700s, is a celebration of Italian textures, hues, and fashion. Every boutique they have, but especially the one in the Eternal City, is a tribute to the country's culture.
adryanneboutiquePublished 6 months ago in Viva- Content Warning
Semi Famous Ghanian Called Me a "Typical, Angry, Black American, Woman!"
Saturday, 25 November 2023 By: TB Obwoge Everyday, in every way a Ghanaian finds a way to insult the shit out of me, even when I'm not in Ghana!
IwriteMywrongsPublished 6 months ago in Viva - Content Warning
Black Patient; Jefferson Health Breast Cancer Surgeon's Joke About Me Losing My Nipple During Lumpectomy Surgery
Friday, 17 November 2023 By: TB Obwoge I was 46-years old, when I found out that I had breast cancer. It was one of the scariest days of my life. I didn't have much of a support system, my family is large and splintered. They're a bunch of strangers that share some of the same DNA as I do, a lot of them don't share the same feelings about life's issues either.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 7 months ago in Viva WHY FEMINISM IS BAD?
First part Amelia and Abigail, old friends with differing views on feminism, found themselves engrossed in a spirited debate within the cozy confines of a local coffee shop. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air as they settled into plush armchairs, each armed with their convictions.
Salman siddiquePublished 7 months ago in VivaOne Secret Factor Boosting Women’s Self Worth
In the last decade, women have become a force to be reckoned with in determining significant others. Self-value and dignity-alongside matching demands for respect from their male counterparts-are on the rise.
Ashley TrippPublished 7 months ago in Viva