Tag / feminism
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Beyond Beauty
On the surface, the notion that “everyone is beautiful” seems like a harmless, all-inclusive phrase that can do nothing but empower women who must contend daily with all-too-restrictive beauty standards. However, this idea serves to further trap women in an obsession with their physicality and simply widens the net for personal care companies to manipulate…
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On Food, Body, and Self-Love
Content Warning: Mention of weight and disordered eating. 5 YEARS OLD I stand on tiptoes so that I can reach the big silver bowl in front of me, leveraging my tiny body over the counter to mix the thin batter. My mother patiently oversees my slow, unsteady contribution until she takes over, whisking quickly. I…
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On Wonder Woman
A classmate of mine asked if I would accompany her to see a screening of Wonder Woman. We were studying abroad in Paris, and I was curious as to whether or not the film would be in English. I happily agreed and walked to the theater in anticipation of what I would experience. From the…
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When “Women’s Rights” Justify Racism: Collective Punishment after Cologne
Women’s bodies should not be loci of political and moral debate and, yet, here we are. The recent string of sexual assaults in Cologne have understandably triggered backlash – but not against patriarchy or even sexual assault, mind you, but against refugees and non-white foreigners in general. Sexual assault is, without question, disgusting and reprehensible…
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The Faux-Feminists Are at It Again
Author’s Note: Because AL Bailey’s gender was not clear to the author, he employs gender-neutral pronouns throughout this post. He apologizes for any opacity that may result. When was the last time a fraternity or sorority made national news for something positive? A quick perusal of Google News reveals a slew of tawdry headlines.…
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The “Oppressed” Muslim Woman
We have a new damsel in distress in the media: the Muslim woman. You know the image I’m talking about – a woman peering at you through black fabric, her eyes begging for help, her hijab representing the binding shackles of Islam. Maybe instead of just one woman there is a group, a wave of…
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Grow a Pair
I disappoint myself every time I say “grow some balls.” Every time I cannot believe the words are exiting my mouth, each time I internally furrow my brow and wonder why I needed to express my sentiment in that way, why I couldn’t alter my diction to adhere to what I actually stand for. I…
