There's something I've been noticing around people our age - maybe it's because I've just returned to school and have to do countless readings on women's studies, gender and the like.
When I heard the most recent Dr. Pepper 10 commercial on the radio for the first time, as it claimed that “counting calories isn’t manly,” I thought to myself “Wow- this has to be the worst. Thank goodness most commercials nowadays are pretty mild; this one is just bluntly sexist!”
Well, besides being a bit shocked that a 7-year-old had already been so affected by the gendering of games (as if the fact that the girls think they can’t wear sneakers unless they’re sparkly or pink isn’t enough) it got me thinking about gendering our speech as adults and how our daily interactions with children can greatly affect the outcome of their perception of gender roles.
In middle and high school, I seemed to spend hours applying foundation, eyeliner and mascara daily in order to cover-up my imperfections
I love Angelina Jolie’s coming out about her mastectomy, for so many reasons.
Ahhh yes. It’s summer and we all know what that means: weekly trips to the beach, sandy goodness, beers and, most importantly, awesome jams.
The best part of all this witty tweeting? Right below the surface of these rape culture jokes lays real commentary on the ridiculousness of our society when discussing women’s safety all sprinkled with a healthy dose of trolling.
Scientific research sometimes presents mixed messages for us women. These messages are intended to be helpful but can sometimes really just confuse this whole taking care of my body thing.
If you’re a food lover like me, you may already also be a feminist. There’s a wave of academia, which focuses on the “green” food movement and how it can link eating locally to feminism.
Are you trying to get involved with arts on campus, but not sure where to start? Or, do you have a passion for theatre, dance, or music but are nervous about auditioning? Here’s your guide to performing and fine art groups on campus that don’t require try-outs, just a passion and excitement for the arts!
Solutions by The State News
