Day 9 - Who do you look up to? Why? I look up to strong intelligent females because they fight the gender bias and show that, male or female or trans or whatever you identify as, you can still kick ass and take names. I believe we live in a highly patriarchal society that puts down these … Continue reading »
I’ve watched this about seven times now, and each time my heart swells even more. I love this; I love that there is an ode for girls who read, girls who are intelligent and strong-minded and passionate. It’s about time we get recognized and appreciated for our minds and our voracity for the written word! … Continue reading »
With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights, and an increased critical mass of women’s visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women … Continue reading »
Last night I watched Miss Representation, a thought-provoking documentary by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. It explores the way women are portrayed in the media, and the effect on the girls and women who internalize this constant, pervasive onslaught of societal standards. The statistics and facts are staggering: 78% of girls hate their bodies by the age … Continue reading »
