The battle cry of punk women emerged as a DIY underground movement in the 90’s, pioneered by groups such as Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Heavens to Betsy and a horde of rough and tumble female-led groups … [Read more...] about Words You Don’t Know : Riot Grrrl
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The Glass Cliff: A Modern Successor to The Glass Ceiling
The glass ceiling is a prominent metaphor for opportunity discrepancies between genders in the workplace. Widely understood as an inability for women to receive further promotion once they reach a … [Read more...] about The Glass Cliff: A Modern Successor to The Glass Ceiling
Why Do We Love to Hate Young Adult Fiction?
In 2019, Entertainment Weekly published a review of “On The Come Up”, writer Angie Thomas’ second Young Adult fiction novel. The review was positive, but began by praising Thomas’s previous … [Read more...] about Why Do We Love to Hate Young Adult Fiction?
Words You Don’t Know : Ms.
Many people believe that Ms. is a title for unmarried women. While men in America are called Mr. their entire lives, women are traditionally referred to as Miss before being married and Mrs. after … [Read more...] about Words You Don’t Know : Ms.
Pregnant at Florida State? You May Be On Your Own
Our twenties are an awkward time. Some of us graduated half a decade ago, while some of us are just in our second year. Some of us are getting married, having kids, and some of us are moving in with … [Read more...] about Pregnant at Florida State? You May Be On Your Own
Before I Was A Feminist
Feminism is a sorely misunderstood movement. Former Republican presidential candidate and televangelist Pat Robertson said, “feminism is a socialist, anti-family political movement that encourages … [Read more...] about Before I Was A Feminist