As I’m sure many of you have seen, or at least heard through the grape vine, recently a video that called out fat shaming went viral. This video caused quite…
I wrote this “like a girl”
There are words and phrases that have become such a strong part of our day-to-day vernacular that oftentimes we don’t realize what we’re actually saying. One of the most common…
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: find out what it means to me
Everyone has opinions and we all love to voice them. With social media access right at our fingertips, it’s easy to simply type and post what’s on our mind. Because it’s…
Learn not to judge
Ruby Rose is taking over—she debuted on this most recent season of Orange Is the New Black as Stella. Really, if you haven’t watched this season, you’re missing out. She…
The dreaded beach body
We all struggle with our body image; no one is 100 percent happy with how they look. That’s what makes the summer season so difficult: the dreaded beach body. There’s…
Meghan Trainor: The confused feminist
Meghan Trainor has been under the scope lately as to whether or not she’s the feminist she claims to be. While I definitely have my disagreements with her, I don’t…
Shelf-less women
In the past, society has always worked to show us that men are stronger than women, and by default are the real heroes, badasses, etc. But recently, we’ve seen women…
Your gender shouldn’t define your actions
As I sit here scrolling through my Facebook feed, I encounter some of the most intriguing—and argument-stimulating—posts. What I’m noticing about a majority of these posts and shares is that…
The new F-word
There are so many connotations surrounding the word feminist. I’ve been accused of being many different things when I say that I’m a feminist. I’ve been told that I’m a…
A shift in beauty
For centuries, women and men alike have been plastered across billboards, magazines, televisions, etc. broadcasting to the world their magnificent, seemingly flawless, photoshopped bodies. Of course, behind the scenes, all…