Can a Man Run a Space for Women’s Equality?

It was Shakespeare who famously asked, “What’s in a name?”

The answer? A whole lot if you are a man who identifies as a feminist.

Pick any person off the street and ask their opinion on male feminists, and I … Read More

Dealing With Disappointment: Feminist Edition

The sun was finally out, it was warm enough to leave the house without a coat, and I was about to go on a weekend trip to an even warmer and sunnier place with my husband. I was pretty happy … Read More

No, “Looking Great” Is Not a Matter of Feminism

I found this article in an old issue of Harpers Bazaar. It was written by Elizabeth Wurtzel, a woman (and prolific writer) who, self-described, is 45 but looks half her age. And she has not pulled off this remarkable feat … Read More

School Dress Codes: More Harmful Than Your “Too Short” Skirt

If you are (or were) one of the 23% of students forced to wear uniforms to school, you know how restrictive and totally uncool they are.

For the remaining 77% of students lucky enough to not be in uniform … Read More

Women in Music: What Do Rihanna and Yoko Ono Have in Common?

In most situations in the world, women are held to unachievable double-standards—to be a virgin but always willing to have sex, to be sexy but never considered slutty, and to never be needy but always answer to men. It has … Read More

Why Are Girls Given Dolls, And What Else Can We Learn From Toys?

I have a memory of being on a talk show about toys as a child. For most of the show, a group of children and I sat at one side of the room blurting out sporadic comments while the host … Read More

The Ugly Truth: It’s Okay To Not Feel Beautiful

Over the past month or two, a couple of student groups at the small liberal arts college I attend have been leading what are intended to be affirmation initiatives, seeking to improve the images students have of themselves by … Read More

Bridal Showers: A Celebration of the Bride or the Patriarchy?

Considering I’m 25 and single with only one married friend, I’ve never really put much thought into traditional pre-wedding activities. However, my best friend recently attended her cousin’s bridal shower, and spent the majority of her train ride back to … Read More

The Break-Up Weight Gain War: A Perfect Excuse For Fat-Shaming

There is no question that we are waging war against our own bodies. We are constantly fighting against our thighs, our glutes, and our stomachs. But this war is not always overt; we don’t always talk about it, and … Read More

Binge Drinking Divide: Why it Doesn’t Matter if Men Are More Violent, Just That You’re More Vulnerable

“Enjoy it now, because after college, it’s called alcoholism.”

College students can spend anywhere from $100-$500 on alcohol a month, according to a 2010 study conducted by Southeastern Louisiana University. Granted, the high end of that spectrum is a little … Read More

Why Are Men Afraid of Pinterest?

Oh, Pinterest. Who among us doesn’t love to spend hours on end browsing through the Internet’s favorite image-based social site? The topic of Pinterest has been written about by many, but what I’m concerned about is the idea that Pinterest … Read More

5 Signs You Should Stop Reading That Magazine

Reading a magazine seems like an easy, carefree way to pass the time. There’s always a plethora of them to choose from whether you are at the checkout at the grocery store or waiting for your hair to dry at … Read More