Many movements have enabled women to gain more rights and resources, but America’s second wave feminism played a particularly powerful role in raising consciousness and making social change a reality. Learn more about this movement and what makes it so Read More
Category: Activism
The Real Reason Behind the Gender Wage Gap
Since the 1980s, more women have been graduating from college and graduate school than men. In fact, in 2020-2021, women accounted for nearly 60% of all U.S. college students. Worldwide, the number of women attaining higher education degrees continues to Read More
The Benefits of Volunteering and Activism
Every year millions of individuals dedicate themselves to making the world better through volunteer work. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, about 62.6 million Americans, or about a quarter of the adult population, gave 7.8 billion hours of Read More
What Our Volunteers Say
Every year, we invite our most active supporters to take part in one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences we offer. By helping to judge applications for our annual Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women, volunteers get to decide Read More
Rape Culture 101: What is Rape Culture?
We know that sexual violence is a serious and rampant problem. But do we really understand why it happens? One of the most common misconceptions about sexual assault is that it stems from the individual psychological problems of the rapist. Read More
5 MORE Problems Women Still Face in 2017
Previously we talked about the 5 biggest issues women still face in 2017. Here are 5 more problems women face that didn’t make the first cut, but are just as important. Learn more about each issue below and join LiveYourDream.org to find out how Read More
What Inspires Me to Take Action
Opportunity for girls through education is unbelievably important to me. I am proud to be an educated young woman in today’s society where I can stand on my own two feet, be independent, and voice my own opinions. Education has given Read More
5 Books Every Feminist Should Read This Year
I love to read a variety of genres, but I am most drawn to books that place primacy on feminist topics. These types of books contribute to my consciousness-raising process by enabling me to understand the unique challenges that other Read More
3 Pop Songs That Fuel Rape Culture
In a rape culture, society produces messages that suggest women are sex objects and men have a right to access their bodies. In this type of culture, rape is acceptable despite the fact that the act is a violation of Read More
10 Things You May Not Know About Rape
Rape is one of the most painful, disempowering experiences that a person can live through. Unfortunately, we live in a world where rape is underreported. Additionally, there is a great degree of silence and misinformation about the issue. Because of Read More