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Feminist Pharaohs
Since I was a child, Ancient Egyptians have fascinated me. Their religious system alone could be turned into an incredible fantasy novel with barely any tweaking, and their insistence on decorating even the most simple jugs as if they were priceless artwork baffled my young self, having grown up in a culture that treats mobile phones as throwaway recyclables, but as I've grown older I've started finding different aspects of this ancient civilisation interesting.
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I Tested the KegelSmart by Intimina. Here's Why I Love It.
I remember when I gave birth to my daughter. I was worried about a lot of things, and had a lot of questions on my mind. I worried that she’d be unhealthy, or that I would end up being unable to be the parent I needed to be. Most people already knew that I was concerned about that, and had no problem acting as a confidante for me when I was freaking out.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in Viva A Letter from a Hurricane Survivor
It started out quaint. I had always done best alone, in my own little desert with my books and starry nights. I liked it that way, until I didn’t. I wanted to share my books and words with someone else, shine my trusty lamp light on my solo desert adventures late at night. But as I said, I liked it until I didn’t, so I went on an adventure to find a fellow desert island to share the books and stars with; and that’s exactly what I did.
Gorgeous Feminist Jewelry: Necklaces, Bracelets, & Earrings That You’ll Love
If you are a feminist, you are probably very proud of your beliefs and want to display those beliefs wherever and whenever you can. The fight for the equality of women should not be a secret, and what better way to display how you feel and show that women have a voice than to wear your words on your jewelry every day? Bulletin.co is a proud feminist website that sells many feminist products including jewelry. A portion of the proceeds from the sales they make goes to feminist efforts. So telegraph your feminism to the panopticon of the patriarchy: Here are some of our favorite feminist jewelry products.
Morgan E. WestlingPublished 6 years ago in VivaLosing the Power of No
Over the past month or 2, I lost the power of "no." A "friend" of mine took it away from me and it answered a lot of questions about why my mental health has been so bad over the past couple of months. I normally don't have breakdowns as frequently as I have lately. So let me explain what happened.
Jody-Lynne BelbinPublished 6 years ago in VivaI Am a Christian and I Had an Abortion (Part 1)
7...14...21...28, 29, 30, 31... 32. Thirty-two days since my last cycle. I was late. In fifteen years I had never been late. Which only meant...
Xena WarriorPublished 6 years ago in VivaWhy Don't Women Just Come Forward?
In recent years, there have been many allegations of sexual abuse that allegedly happened in the past, the most recent being Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. This particular incident happened over 30 years ago in which he supposedly groped, grinded on, and held his hand over her mouth. People are wondering why she didn’t come forward sooner. I can only speak from a male perspective of my own.
James HowellPublished 6 years ago in VivaI Am a Christian and I Had an Abortion (Part 2)
I still had to wait another seven days before I could even be seen. In the meantime, I tormented myself by going online and seeing what developments would occur in my pregnancy and the cons of having an abortion. I found Christian propaganda—something about how abortions cause breast cancer.
Xena WarriorPublished 6 years ago in VivaPsych and Prejudice Pt. 2
Greek life is often the focal point of a lot of student life on most large state campuses. Smaller campuses, like my own, do not have sororities or fraternities. From an outside perspective, Greek life seems like either an amazing way to make lifelong friends and promote certain acts of scholarship and service or it seems very superficial. So, what's the deal with sororities?
Curiosity and Its Role Within Systems of Oppression
Cynthia Enloe describes curiosity as something which “takes energy.” It is what leads humans to question aspects of the world around them. Without it, humanity would make no steps forward, and we would likely remain living without technology. We can thank curiosity for every advancement which has made our lives easier or more enjoyable. The lack of this curiosity, however, is exactly what has helped maintain existing power structures, enabling the oppression of certain groups within society.
purple and bluePublished 6 years ago in Viva- Top Story - September 2018
10 Classic Feminist Books You Should Read
In the 20th and 21st century, women writers have begun to speak up and truly make their voices heard. Classic feminist books have won the Pulitzer Prize and become bestsellers across the United States as both men and women have embraced the women’s movement and sexual politics as a whole. Young women, women of color, and women writers of all races and backgrounds are taking the stage and letting their creativity flow. Some of the most notable feminist literary authors such as Mary Wollstonecraft, Alice Walker, Kate Millett, and Simone de Beauvoir paved the way for more recent generations of feminist writers. There is an endless list of excellent literary works out there, but here are some of our favorite classic feminist books we think you should read!
Morgan E. WestlingPublished 6 years ago in Viva What Men Fear Most About Going to Prison Is What Women Fear Most Walking Down the Sidewalk
“What Men Fear Most About Going to Prison is What Women Fear Most Walking Down the Sidewalk.” No One Asks What My Rapist Was Wearing
Samantha KristinePublished 6 years ago in Viva