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A Feminist Call to Arms
The news lately is rife with five states that are proposing anti-abortion laws dictating that abortions cannot be performed past the six week mark. These laws have been dubbed "Heartbeat Bills," because an embryo develops a heartbeat around the five-week mark. (Please note that I said embryo, and not fetus, or baby. In the stages of development, an embryo is considered a fetus around the eight-week mark.) Many women don't even know they're pregnant until after six weeks. Furthermore, Georgia is proposing laws that would criminalize women that plan to go out of state to get an abortion, and cause this act to be a punishable offense that could result in imprisonment. This also makes women that experience a miscarriage vulnerable to possible murder charges.
Diane NivensPublished 5 years ago in VivaMaking Sure You Look Your Best This Summer
While the seasons are changing, it's important to make sure that you're always evolving as well. As a woman, it's nice to evolve and uncover different parts of yourself. One of the ways most women like to improve themselves is through their looks. If you want to look your best this summer, consider the following tips.
Paisley HansenPublished 5 years ago in VivaStrong Female Role Models (Other Than Oprah)
When we hear the words "Strong female leader" our minds usually wander to Oprah or Michele Obama. Oprah has a strong influence on a lot of charities and her interviews with inspirational people can really change an outlook on life. How about the other strong female role models? Who are they, and what do they do that's inspirational?
Spotlight on Female Reproductive Health
Despite our hyper-sexualized society, female reproductive health often gets swept under the rug. It can be uncomfortable to talk about, either in a social context or with a health professional, and it's certainly something that isn't especially fun to get checked out for.
Ashley L. PetersonPublished 5 years ago in VivaTeach Us Not to Rape!
Throughout the years, rape is a topic which is on headlines, mainly because of the increasing rates of rape. It is quite normal that when society is confronted with a social ill, society will construct mechanisms which help us from being victims of rape. However, we often forget to teach ourselves not to rape.
Dimpho MoepanePublished 5 years ago in VivaFinding Acceptance in My Own Body
Everyday I fight a battle within myself. It’s not just cheat days of burgers, chips, and something with lots of sugar. It’s in my own mind. For every time a voice in my head tells me the outfit I have on looks good on me, there are five trying to drown out the positivity. Now, there are two. Sometimes there are five, but I can bring it down to two. I don’t know if those voices ever go away, but I can at least prevent them from messing with my mentality. They know my body is a sensitive subject for me. (It probably is for a lot of people.) They know I’m trying and everyday is a struggle; saying no to fries, trying to lower my soda intake, controlling how much of something I decide to eat, trying not to eat an entirety of something homemade in hopes of having it the next day, eliminating the constant snacking. The list goes on. For every small victory I have, I have to fight to prevent myself from going down the rabbit hole of things I might have done wrong concerning my body. It still continues, but the battle has become easier than it was years ago.
Idalis WoodPublished 5 years ago in Viva- Top Story - May 2019
Battling with My Body
Sometimes I feel like I was born broken. That somehow all my parts didn’t come together just right. Or even worse, that I was born right but did something wrong to deserve the suffering I’ve been through.
Elizabeth BertPublished 5 years ago in Viva Who Was Abigail Adams?
Abigail Adams is an important feminist figure in the United States. As the wife of John Adams, Abigail used her job to push forward her own powerful Federalist and feminist views. Mrs. Adams was one of the earliest feminists, and would forever affect today's women.
Jade PulmanPublished 5 years ago in VivaHer Royal Highness, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle
She is graceful, she emits strength and love, and she stands for what she believes in. She is a woman. She is Meghan Markle. Last year, the entire world watched as Meghan walked down the aisle to her literal prince. Now, nearly an entire year later, Meghan and Harry are expecting their first child at any moment. Throughout her experience as a Duchess, even as a pregnant one, Meghan has been verbally assaulted by numerous sources, including her own family, yet when she steps out she smiles at the people, gives to them, and aspires love within them.
Joann JosephPublished 5 years ago in Viva- Top Story - April 2019
Body Talk
I’m 5’11,” and fluctuate between 200-220 lbs in any given year. I’ve been self conscious of my body for as long as I can remember, and I have noticed recently that I have began to appreciate, embrace, and love my body for what it is.
No Baby, No Problem
"I always say my biological clock must be digital because I've never heard it ticking." ― Lucy Dillon, Lost Dogs, and Lonely Hearts
teisha lesheaPublished 5 years ago in VivaStanding Out as a Working Woman
We want to know what women can do to stand out in the business world. According to the Women's Policy Institute, women's presence in company ownership is still increasing. The first step is to focus on the business approach, to prevent gender from defining women in their careers. Looking at these strategies can help a diligent woman stand out on the business stage. Today, women are more likely to work, rather than stay in the home. Today, they communicate with men and prove that they are the same.
Kari OakleyPublished 5 years ago in Viva