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How to Find the Beauty in Fat
So much of what we find attractive is determined by the media we consume. This media has presented a very particular definition of beauty, part of which is thinness. So how do we, as body-positive feminists, move past this generalized and restrictive definition of beauty and start to find the beauty in fat? Watch Golda Poretsky present some helpful hints and tips for beginning this process!
Read More7 Things You Might Not Know About the Minimum Wage (and Why We Need to Raise It)
Most of us have had a shitty job or two. But how many of us have had to support ourselves fully – let alone support a family – on a job like this? There are a lot of people out there who have to do just that. They earn the minimum wage at a thankless job that is their only form of income. And that income is extremely low. Simply put, the minimum wage is too low and has been that way for too long.
Read MoreChoose Your Method: 5 Types of Hormonal Birth Control
Birth control is not one-size-fits-all. There are a lot of choices out there, and they all work differently. It’s no wonder people get confused. As feminists, we are wholly dedicated to your right to choose. So if you’ve ever wondered “How the #*%! does this work?” or “Which option is best for me and my lifestyle?” then this article is for you.
Read MoreFighting the Misconceptions of Being a Sorority Sister
I know the media depiction of sororities is less than favorable. If those movies and television shows were my sole source of information, I probably wouldn’t know any better either. And while I would like to say that the stereotypes they create don’t exist, I would be lying. Stereotypes derive from somewhere. But my problem has been dealing with the burden they place on those who don’t fit them.
Read MoreA Problem of Power: Ending Bullying in Schools
Far too often, young people tear each other down and target one another for sustained violence, harassment, or neglect in order to feel more powerful, particularly when the person exhibiting bullying behavior is feeling powerless. But if we want to end the problem, we have to do the tough work of changing culture and climate. It’s time we change how we talk about bullying.
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