nikki
food for thought
thinking of things that will last.
Olalla
It happened on weekends mostly—when he would come down to visit. And it happened for more than five years, the sexual abuse by her brother. At first, it didn’t seem to bother her. It was just something that was happening between them, something they did together. But it got worse as she grew older. She began learning—from friends, from family—that things related to sex were inappropriate, immoral, shameful even. This was when she began to wonder if she should stop what she was doing with her brother. She didn’t know if she should tell someone about it.
feelings from a wannabe lover
I've tried. Once or twice before—to hold someone else’s heart with mine. Gosh, what a nice idea. Funny thing is, I haven't even gotten far enough to hold their hand.
Why Is This Still Okay?
objectification |əbˌjektəfəˈkāSH(ə)n| noun 1. the action of degrading someone to the status of a mere object. Most of society can agree that objectification is harmful in some way or another to everyone involved, especially women. The biggest reason being that it tells women that they are only worth paying attention to when they have a body to offer, that nothing else about them matters or deserves consideration.
Redefining the Male and Female Gaze
The “male gaze” is a theory that was first introduced by Laura Mulvey in her essay, "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema."
A Girl's Journey in Men's Fashion
I always heard or read stories about people fighting against the gender construct, transcending binary norms, and subverting conventional gender expression—transfiguring these categories themselves to create their own identities.
The Push and Pull of Masculinity in Womenswear
Feminism has always been a big topic in society for women and has grown exponentially with the 21st century. But what people don’t realize is that it’s always a part of humanity.
Analyzing Menswear Styles
It can be a struggle to remember all the rules regarding men's styling and finding a thorough and cohesive guide never comes easily. Many style guides only cover the basic rules of styling, fall short of explaining why they exist, and often write their own rules for styling, making it extremely hard to distinguish traditional rules from personal opinion.
About Sexually Abused Friends and Family Members
It is amazing the progress that we have made in shedding light on the issues of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. But even with all of these people coming forward, stories being shared, and people being held accountable for their actions, it is only part of a survivor's experience. This article will hopefully give you some insight as to how you can help a friend or family member through their experience.
