feminism
At its core, feminism is the simple conviction that women are equal to men in every regard, and should be treated as such.
The Indelible Uterus
*Disclaimer: I started writing this story months ago; way before the leaked draft of the Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade became public. I didn’t want to start from scratch because I feel like what I wrote so far was very important. The latest news of the leak will be discussed towards the middle of the article.
Monica Leigh FrenchPublished 5 days ago in Viva
Kevin Samuels & The Lie
I never followed Kevin Samuels on any social media platform, but his proverbial reputation preceded, so it came as no surprise when his name surfaced in the song Unloyal from Summer Walker’s Still Over It long play.
What If Human Women Challenged Male Aggression Like Bonobos?
Let's be perfectly clear on this point: Women decide when violence ends against women, not men. The passive lessons of feminism past have gone as far as they can go. Enough with telling men to stop hurting women. They already know it's wrong. We have to force the ones who don't care.
Nicole ChardenetPublished 16 days ago in VivaAn angry woman
Feelings of anger are preferably meant to be buried and dealt with alone, far away from watchful eyes especially if you happen to be a woman. It’s unbecoming, unfeminine and it will be how you will be defined forevermore should anyone experience your wrath. Why does society condemn anger in women? We applaud men who stand up for themselves and call them masculine but shudder when a woman has finally had enough, calling them names from ‘bitch’ to ‘shrill’ and ‘difficult’.
Sara BrudkiewiczPublished 20 days ago in Viva
Why I should be Proud as a woman (and feminist)?
It's March 2022. And of course, it's Women's History Month. On the 8th, it was International Women's Day. We celebrate to all women including our mentors, our heroes, our favorite actresses, and our favorite authors. For me, Growing up as a little girl to a grown woman has not been very easy. I mean never, ever been easy. It's the same thing to other women who felt the same way during their lifetime, including our health(physically, verbally, emotionally, socially, and sexually).
Meghan LeVaughnPublished 2 months ago in VivaFeminism- a creative interview
In continuation with my last story, this was another question out of the 6 asked in my examination which I answered: Emma Watson asks “Why is the word (feminism) such an uncomfortable one?” Your college magazine has asked you to interview your classmates to find out why they are uncomfortable with the word feminism. Write an interview with some of your classmates, both men and women.
Anjali MehraPublished 2 months ago in VivaFEMINISM- a letter to all men
Yesterday sitting on my study table, it suddenly clicked me that in the first semester of my college, I wrote some answers to questions on feminism in my examination. For me, those answers were one of the best pieces of my creativity. I was so elated after writing those answers that I told all my family members, my friends, even my neighbors about them :)
Anjali MehraPublished 2 months ago in Viva
Vulnerability
Now that the police investigation has been completed, the Crown Prosecution Service has my case. They have had it since 1st February. I have no idea how long it will take to decide whether or not there is enough evidence to prosecute or not. A part of me wishes I knew when to expect an answer, but I know myself well enough to understand having that knowledge could take me to a very dark place.
My body isn't mine
Since I was young, people have told me that my decisions and feelings are irrelevant. In the end, I don’t have a choice. A horrible puppeteer lies in wait within my body, as it does within every woman. Any day now, the beast will wiggle its arms into mine, step its feet so its pace matches mine, and force my mouth into a smile. My body wouldn’t belong to me anymore. At a certain age, the monster steals my freedom of choice and forces the idea of children into a positive light. With the puppeteer come parasites living in the folds of my brain. They will take over subtly, so insidiously, not even I will notice how I’ve been manipulated.
Eloise RobertsonPublished 3 months ago in Viva
the women in me
It must be 1am. I wake up, sweating, my heart pounding like crazy. My boyfriend is sleeping next to me, looking annoyingly peaceful. I want him to feel my distress. We’re supposed to be ultra-connected, aren’t we? But apparently not on a subconscious level. I brush off my ridiculous expectations and decide to turn this into a romantic moment. It’s perfect! I get to leisurely admire him the way lovers do in movies, without him knowing. I notice details I never paid attention to before; the tiny scar above his left eyebrow, the subtle wrinkles around his eyes and how his lower lip plumps over the top one. Very gently, I get closer to him, wanting to nestle in the crook of his neck to smell his salty skin. That’s when it happens. A wave of desire washes over me.
Frédérique RousselPublished 3 months ago in Viva
Is International Women’s Day Even Worth Celebrating?
Annually, March 8th is a day to honour female leaders, humanitarians, academics, innovators, ceiling glass breakers and other heroines. I’m not certain what I should be celebrating this year other than friendship and love amongst women. I’ve taken that for granted for too long, and always tended to pitch my intimate relationships, and familial relationships above my friendships.
Antoinette NilesPublished 3 months ago in VivaWhy International Women’s Day March 8 is Important
You’re not alone if you haven’t heard of International Women’s Day (IWD). Many people, especially women, aren’t even aware that it exists, let alone know what it means and why it’s important to remember every year on March 8. IWD is an annual celebration recognizing the contributions of women throughout history and across the globe to society — and it’s essential to remember this day each year, both in our personal lives and in our businesses, because there are so many ways that women make things better in the world.
Happy Life OfficialPublished 3 months ago in Viva
