feminism
At its core, feminism is the simple conviction that women are equal to men in every regard, and should be treated as such.
I don’t remember the day I became a woman because I was too embarrassed
I’m fairly certain I was 14 and I believe I must have been at school when I started — an all-girls boarding school. I suppose there must have just been a lot of blood suddenly there in my underwear. So much! So deeply, darkly, thickly red! This is me guessing at the thoughts that must have tumbled through my head, presumably in a toilet cubicle. But I do have a vague sense that I was surprised at the sheer volume of blood that fell out of me, and that sensation of it falling — viscous, a bit like honey without the sugary stickiness, and very warm; I still find it curious. The smell of body and iron.
Charlie NicholsonPublished 3 years ago in VivaI Need Therapy
I often wonder when touching myself started to repulse me. When I think back to my childhood I can’t remember a time that I was curious about the situation between my legs. There were times when I would prevent myself from going pee because I didn’t want to miss out on whatever fun was happening around me. Sometimes, I would squeeze my thighs together so tightly that I think I may have given myself a tiny clitoral orgasm. The satisfaction in that must have been enough to keep me uninterested in actually removing my clothes and fully checking out the area. On the other hand, I think these moments should have sparked more curiosity.
Society.
Eyes as crystal blue as the sea, luscious blonde hair, perfectly sun kissed skin without a blemish or impurity in sight. This is what society would call a “perfect” and “desirable” woman...but any woman that doesn’t fit that category is deemed “undesirable” or “less than.”
Katelyn CarpunkyPublished 3 years ago in VivaIt's Loving Season!
I really wanted to thank my feminist ladies for coining the word Galentine's which is the day before Valentine's day (February 13th) but to my surprise, all thanks go to Parks and Rec? Yeah, if you don't believe me reference the article below, Cosmo knows and tells all. (and I quote) The best thing about Galentine’s Day is that it was created by a fictional character: Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation. In 2010, the second season of Parks and Rec included an episode called “Galentine’s Day,” in which Leslie gathers a group of her closest gal pals for a brunch of waffles and love. “Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style,” Leslie says in the episode. “Ladies celebrating ladies.” And thus, Galentine’s Day was unofficially added to everyone’s calendar. No, seriously: According to The Atlantic, it’s such a widely recognized fake holiday that some companies now run Galentine’s Day promotions. What could be more real than that?
What it means to be in a sexist family
Have you ever tried to talk to a man about sexism and feminism? How it works, the fundamental beliefs, the taboos, the myths, all the gory stuff? Did they take it with an open mind, without being offended? I mean, I do hope they understood that they are two different things right? One is about the oppression of women and the other is about women empowerment. I can understand though, why they would feel personally attacked and offended by feminism. Feminism is proof that women have been oppressed, an ode to sexism if you will. But that would mean that men are and have done wrong. Oh no. That just can’t be. Some men might even think feminism is what sexism is called when women are sexist to men. Of course, if women fight for their equal social standing to men then that is in turn oppressing men. There’s no such thing as an equal power balance, someone has to be superior and if women try to gain that position, then it’s threatening, it’s sexist, it’s feminist. But anyways, let’s hope those men you have talked to before did not believe this. It’s a bit different in my case.
UniqueFAYSPublished 3 years ago in VivaPatriarchy found me
Patriarchy found me. Maybe because it was Christmas Day, maybe because it was the Christmas carols I heard on my Spotify list, but I found myself drinking a glass of wine and wondering how I ended up alone on this day. It wasn't because of the lack of other options or because of the Coronovirus. It was because of the fact that I am an inconvenient woman and because patriarchy is evil and it sucks. Over the last two days, I realized that two men from my alma mater had taken advantage of me on two separate occasions when I was inebriated after consuming alcohol with them and I was not able to give consent.
Are you sure that "We don't need Feminism anymore"?
The statement that we don't need feminism anymore may be regarded as true by the women that British feminism has historically benefitted; mainly the middle/upper class, white women that the Suffragette movement of the early 1900’s was led by. In 1918, female property owners over the age of 30 were finally granted the right to vote in the General Election, which we regard today as a momentous achievement for British women. However, “property owners” clearly left out any woman who was poor. And Suffragettes such as Millicent Fawcett and Josephine Butler used the idea of superior British imperialism as a way to win their rights, through portraying Indian women living in England as enslaved and primitive. Through these concepts, white women were able to place themselves at a higher social standing to get what they desired.
Frida ShahPublished 3 years ago in VivaWhy I asked Vocal to move my story from the Feminism Community....
I love strong women. There is something powerful about a woman who lives without limits. Something brave and beautiful. A woman who stands up not only for herself but for others. She’s sexy. She’s resilient. She’s truly feminine. Women have fought hard simply to have a voice that could be not only heard, but also considered and respected.
Jessica RaePublished 3 years ago in VivaTERF is not Feminism
Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminism Written By Leon Zadok – January 15, 2021 Feminism is a multifaceted beast. Proponents of feminism, I'm sure, would all say they are 'for' gender equality for women. But, the specifics of what that means can be contentious. As LGBTQ communities become more present in our collective consciousness, disagreements about what it means to be a feminist have exposed new darkness within a gender, just beginning to reap the benefits of emancipation.
SNROCINUTAFPublished 3 years ago in VivaUsing Your Voice Could Save a Life
I never thought anything like this could happen to me. Especially by someone I love. I was taught as a young girl to respect my elders. I never talked back to my parents, grandparents, or anyone else that was older than me. I grew up in the era where we had no cell phones, playing outside til the street lights came on, (or for me and my siblings it was dads whistle.) We knew where our play boundaries were and we didn't dare go outside those boundaries. I grew up respecting my parents and the rules they set out before us. (Besides the usual kid stuff that is.) I never questioned the adults in my life. Although, as a young child nothing ever happened to me to question the adults in my life that I trusted. Mom and dad both taught me about the good touch, bad touch, and taught me about "bad people" but I never thought that one of those "bad people" could be anyone in my family. Someone I trusted.
Amanda BlandPublished 3 years ago in VivaOn Learning to Respect Boundaries
Boundaries. This word is used so often that some might mistake it for a meaningless buzzword--a form of virtue signaling. But boundaries are real, and important to respect.
Erica MonesPublished 3 years ago in VivaTaboos We All Are Tired Of!
Can you believe this- a majority of women prefer buying lingerie or any hot nightwear for ladies in India online primarily because they do not fear being caught while buying one. I understand shopping online has numerous benefits, but the one stated above boils my blood.
Billebon Online Lingerie StorePublished 3 years ago in Viva