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Feminism demands a future free of fat shaming, body obsession and the male gaze.
Beauty is the Beast
I am fourteen years old and I have grown up in a world full of contradictions. Adults tell me I can be or do whatever I want. But thank God I don't want to be a model because then they would all be liars. But at the same time, thank God I don't want to be a boss of a big corporation because no one would take me seriously. So, what they really mean is that you can be anything you're not too ugly for, or too pretty for. But why do we think this way? Why is beauty black and white? Why does our society have these standards of what is considered pretty?
Ivy SpruellPublished 2 years ago in VivaF**k Your Standards of Beauty
We’re told all our lives that we should be a certain way and look a certain way, we’re warned not to be too much of this or not enough of that. We’re shaped in such a way that has us questioning everything we are, everything we’re not and everything we think about ourselves. Who are you to tell me how my body should look, what shape my hips should be, or what colour my hair should stay? Who are you to convince me you have an input on my appearance?
Stacey VellaPublished 2 years ago in VivaBlame The Government, Sweetie.
I had a conversation with my best friend today while we were in the gym. She brought up the fact of how different she was treated by her family at a family function because she had lost a significant amount of weight since the last time they had seen her. She said that for the first time ever, they had invited her to take shots with them and actually conversed with her on a deeper level. She also joked about how if they saw her now, even smaller than she was before, they would be serving her drinks and food. The common theme of her visits with her family during holidays were always uncomfortable for her because she was often ignored. She realized this past Christmas that the reason she wasn't spoken to was because of her heavier weight. I got to thinking, now why is that? Why would the people who are supposed to love you no matter what, treat you less as a larger person than they would if you were smaller? She inspired more questions that I had. Why is it that even strangers treat us differently? Sometimes without even noticing.
Chloe DugasPublished 2 years ago in VivaWhy Do Other People Have Opinions On What I Want To Do With My Life And My Body?
I had a dream that I was pregnant! In my dream, I wasn’t phased, but my feelings, in reality, would be different. You see, at the age of 36, I have decided I don’t want children.
2k22's Hottest Summer Bods of Sports & Entertainment 5
Aliyah Llanusa Aliyah Llanusa Aliyah Llanusa of Central Oklahoma is a 5-7 guard at Central Oklahoma. She averaged a career best 7.4 points per game, scoring double figures in six of her last seven games of the season. The Choctaw, Oklahoma native scored a season's high 18 points while matching a year's best six steals against Missouri Western. The NCAA Division II hooper has 10,300 followers on her growing Instagram account.
Winners OnlyPublished 2 years ago in Viva2k22's Hottest Summer Bods of Sports & Entertainment 4
Annah Stanley Annah Stanley It's been a while since we've featured this talented athlete. After an accomplished high school track and field career in Ohio, Annah competed at Thomas More in 2020 where she was active during the indoor season. Now at Wilberforce, she caught our eyes with a recent birthday shoot on her Instagram page. Happy 21st Annah.
Winners OnlyPublished 2 years ago in Viva2k22's Hottest Summer Bods of Sports & Entertainment 3
Here is our third installment of the "2k22's Hottest Summer Bods of Sports & Entertainment." This time we have an interview with Eastern Michigan hurdler Angel Gazaway. Before we get to that let's honor a couple of other women who are doing big things in the world of sports and entertainment!
Winners OnlyPublished 2 years ago in VivaShould Women Be Blamed for Objectifying Their Bodies?
--- Last Friday, I was getting ready for a business meeting. The investor I was meeting recently opened a new club. A partnership would be mutually beneficial to both of us.
Jessey AnthonyPublished 2 years ago in VivaWhy I Enhanced My Body and What I Say to Those Who Judge It - Mercy Eke
Mercy Eke is a contestant and winner of the fourth season of the Big Brother Naija show. The media personality, actress, and video vixen won the grand prize and also the hearts of millions of adoring fans. Mercy was celebrated and loved for being real on the show. Even now, a lot of her fans who love her say that they love her because of her realness. One thing Mercy has been very real and open about is the body enhancements that she has done on her body. She has had work done to her butt and other parts of her body.
Jide OkonjoPublished 2 years ago in VivaGrowing the Girls
I recently read a story by Suzanne V. Tanner, calling for "Breast Building Stories" for a possible e-book. Suzanne's story is like those of many of the girls I grew up with. They just couldn't wait to have breasts and be all grown up.
Paula ShabloPublished 2 years ago in VivaDitching PMS Headaches
Let’s be honest - PMS can really suck for some folks. While some mild symptoms pre-period can be normal like a lower energy level and mild cramping, moderate to severe symptoms may be common but they’re definitely not normal.
Emily the Period RDPublished 2 years ago in VivaPro-Choices
This is the first time I've realistically put any reflection into the subject. In fact, this is the first time I'm delving into it with all of my own experience, and all of my own very real perspective. This is my gore story of everything that should've, would've, & could've, but didn't.
Britanica CrevistonPublished 2 years ago in Viva