We live in a world in which we like to divide people neatly into boxes. Good or bad; people can be one or the other. In the discourse surrounding the (mis)treatment of women, it is widely believed that men fall into one of two categories – the ‘good guys’ and the ‘bad guys’.
The Corporatisation of Feminism
It’s not an extraordinary moment when I see a Covergirl #girlscan image on the Internet, or when a Dove #realbeauty advertisement bursts before my buffering Youtube video. But, I’ve always been sceptical of companies using feminism for profit.
Two Elastic Straps
Two elastic straps
The oppression of women
Dangerous wild girl
Antiquity, the Ancient Past and the History of the Silenced Woman of Elizabeth I
In the 21st Century, pre-conceived understandings of society often lie embedded within ancient and Hellenistic civilisations, such as the great Roman, Greek and Persian Empires. The female deities which emerged from such civilisations often epitomise traditional femininity.
Women in Film – Lifting Hollywood’s Act
“It’s not rocket science darling. We’re just asking you to be thin and curvy, sexy and innocent!”
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of speech can be defined as “the legal right to express one’s opinions freely,” which we in Australia and most of the Western world, undeniably have. However, it is important to consider that there are some situations in which freedom of speech has to be restricted.
Royalty and Regulation: A Feminist Appraisal of Elizabeth I
Elizabeth often constructed herself as a man, stating; I may look like a woman, but really, I am as staunch, hard and robust as any king before me, and that is truly what matters.
Solidarity on Campus – The Importance Of A United Female Front In The Face Of Sexual Harassment And Assault In Residential Halls
We can never underestimate the power of women and our influence on cultural transition through engagement with widespread education and setting precedent by defining boundaries and enforcing positive values that must occur at the start of every academic year.
Conservative and Empowered
Today many feminist movements are dominated by liberal-inclined sentiment and are inherently prejudiced against conservative women, who present an alternative in the empowerment of women.
Everyday Papercuts: Microaggressions and What to do Now?
Microaggressions are comparable to papercuts that on their own, have little physical impact, but as they stack upon one another, very real consequences start to emerge, and research into microaggressions supports this.