You may know that red lipstick makes a bold fashion statement, but do you know the history behind this classic shade? Many women throughout history have sported hues of crimson and ruby lips to communicate their social status, leadership and Read More
Category: Activism
Learn how to take action for women’s rights and gender equality with guides, resources, and success stories from activists worldwide.
How Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace
Each year, 5.3 million acts of domestic violence occur against women 18 and older, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. In fact, every minute, nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner. Domestic violence is verbal, Read More
Feminist Film Club: The Hunting Ground
The Hunting Ground is a film that will shake you to your core and rip away blissful ignorance. The 1 hour and 43 minute documentary brings sexual assault on campus to the front and center, and forces you to confront these Read More
Opportunity. Choice. Power.
Opportunity. Choice. Power. When you make a choice, you are exercising your power to decide what’s next. Not everyone has the privilege of unlimited opportunities or choices. Your gender, race, socioeconomic status and other factors beyond your control directly affect Read More
Dating Abuse Is Hard to See
I didn’t know it was abuse until I was 21. We broke up when I was 17. Four years passed before I breathed the realization out in therapy. One long wavering breath, still tinged with disbelief. There were inklings before Read More
She Said No: True Stories of Violence Against Women
Caroline Nosal. Madison, WI. 24 years old. Janese Talton-Jackson. Pittsburgh, PA. 29 years old. Mary “Unique” Spears. Detroit, MI. 27 years old. Maren Sanchez. Milford, CT. 16 years old. Whitney Jade Washuta. Los Angeles, CA. 25 years old. Tiarah Poyau. Read More
Should Women Get Guaranteed Paid Maternity Leave?
In the U.S., around 4 million babies are born each year. After 40 weeks of pregnancy and hours of labor, instead of taking time to heal their bodies and bond with their newborns, women are too often forced back to Read More
Feminist Self-Care: Inspiring Female Authors
If your day is filled with emails, phone calls, and the harsh glare of a computer screen, coupled with the constant bombardment of news headlines, it can be really difficult to take a step back and escape from it all. Read More
6 Reasons to Try Virtual Volunteering
We’ve all heard of the benefits of volunteering—to help those less fortunate, give back to the community, feel fulfilled, etc. It’s a great thing to do, but life gets in the way and we don’t have time. But there is Read More
Let’s Talk About Sex (Ed)!
During training to become a sexual assault victim advocate, we heard from counselors, law enforcement, and medical staff on how to be equipped when assisting victims of all ages. One of the things that stuck with me was a story Read More