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- Top Story - September 2018
10 Signs You're Dating a Red Piller
Once in a blue moon, people will see a philosophy that is so toxic, it's incompatible with having healthy relationships. It's rare, but it happens. Sadly, it also happens with increasing frequency now that most people get their love and life advice from the internet.
Sasha KonikovoPublished 6 years ago in Viva My Nana and Feminism
For my interview, I interviewed my nana, or grandma as many others would see her as (but don't call her that, she doesn't like it). She's 68 years young and lives every day to the fullest. She's become a mother figure for me throughout my life and she's always there when I need her. She likes long walks, golfing, and movies. She's the type of person you love to talk to because she just seemed so interested in anything you are saying. She's friends with everyone and it's hard to take her anywhere without her making a new friend. She's a ray of sunshine that can brighten up anyone's day.
Gender Pay Gap in Sport Proves Work Still Needs to Be Done
When is the one time that organisations can get away with not paying women the same amount of money as men for doing the exact same job? The answer: sport.
Chloe HorswillPublished 6 years ago in VivaArranged Marriages
Imagine if you were forced to marry an unknown man or woman just because it's part of your culture, or simply just to follow your parents' wishes. Would you go along with it because it's part of your tradition, or would you stand up for your human rights? Arranged marriages are marriages that are planned by the parents of the bride and groom—in which they have little or no say and their opinions are usually ignored. Child marriage is a form of arranged marriages as female children are paired up with older males by their parents, for their own safety. However, it is seen to be violating human rights, especially women's rights as they deny a girl's right to health, choice, to live free from violent action and education.
Natalie G.Published 6 years ago in VivaPsych and Prejudice Pt. 3
"Dress to impress" is something we've all heard before when applying to a job, starting a new school year, or going on a date. However, is there really a necessary reason to do that? Does wearing certain clothes make us more likable, or do they just present an image that is more likable? The things we wear say a lot about us. Our image is what we present to the world, it is how we try to conform to society's standards and fit in. That is why there are websites and magazines that spend their time judging what other people wear, since we ourselves judge what people wear.
Period Problems...Period
Period Problems...If your period wasn't a problem already...Us ladies have a lot on our plates; whether it is being a mom, a nurse, a boss, a chef, and a lover, or many other titles, our life never ends. So why does our world have to crumble down when we get our period? Here are some facts you probably didn't know about your paint bucket, and tips that can get you through the pain and stains!
Melina EncarnacionPublished 6 years ago in VivaFrida Kahlo
To be a hero can be interpreted many ways by different people. Frida Kahlo can be considered heroic for several reasons. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter who was born in 1907. She inspired people of many different backgrounds and challenges. She faced extreme physical and mental obstacles herself. Some people may argue that, as an artist, Frida Kahlo was only painting for the money, especially because a lot of her work has been put on display. Even though some believe this, Frida Kahlo should be considered a hero because she demonstrates the qualities of caring, courage and patience.
Self-Portraits for Women's Equality
Germany and Mexico sit on two different ends of the world, yet Paula Modersohn-Becker and Frida Kahlo responded to women's equality through self-portraits. Modersohn-Becker was a German painter who painted Self-Portrait with an Amber Necklace in 1906. "[She became one of] the first modern woman artist to challenge centuries of traditional representation of the female body in art.” On the contrary, Kahlo was a Mexican painter who painted Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird in 1940. “[Similar to Paula, Frida was] one of the women to fully express herself through art, a feminist putting women’s issues at the forefront of her work.” The analysis of Self-Portrait with an Amber Necklace and Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird will focus on the representation of the female body, cultural perception, and art style to show that the works of their art changed the rules, broke barriers, and challenged the status quo through their self-portraits for women's equality.
Jasmine SanchezPublished 6 years ago in VivaRape Culture Has Convinced Me to Find a New Job
In a world where 1/3 of women are sexually assaulted in their lifetimes, being a rideshare driver has always had its risks. I mean, after all, you are letting total strangers into your car late at night, but between my stun gun and the fact that the app tracks you, I haven't been too terribly worried.
Shelby TaylorPublished 6 years ago in VivaDown the Rabbit Hole
Fairy tale girls, drinks and live music… the flyer for Sara Leroy’s new 3D art gallery opening promises big things, and it delivers.
Ruby McMahonPublished 6 years ago in VivaThinking of Trying Menstrual Cups? Here's 3 Reasons Why You Should
As I write this, I'm laying flat on my couch, using a kitten as a hot water bottle, going commando in my favorite, cutest leggings. Oh, and did I mention I'm on my period?
Emily RochesterPublished 6 years ago in VivaFeminist 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.