“Girlhood” is a word that has recently become well-known to many women and the social mediaworld. The new live-action Barbie movie has brought the rise of girlhood and what it is like to be awoman to a new level. Women have had to deal with outrageous beauty standards and “womanly duties”for the longest time and are criticized based on how… Read more →
The Controversy Around Snow White’s Enchanted Kiss
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/snow-white-kiss-consent-disneyland-b1842509.html “The Tale of Snow White,” a cherished classic Disney film, is full of enchanting details andexquisite scenery. But lately, a specific moment in the movie—the kiss that awakens Snow Whitefrom her enchanted slumber—has drawn much attention. The dispute brings up importantconsiderations concerning consent and how relationships are portrayed in the traditional fairytale in contemporary culture.The passionate kiss that brings… Read more →
“Mommy, do I look sexy?”
By Josephine BowmanHow old were you the first time you felt sexy?Young girls all over the world are stuck with no choice, but to wear sultry Halloween costumesdue to the lack of coverage in average costumes. It’s hard to even find a nurse costume thatisn’t wearing a thong with a red cross across it. This is a heavy problem because… Read more →
Sexual Assault of Men by Female Perpetrators in Media and in Reality
I recently came across and watched a video on my Youtube recommended page titled Sexual Assault of Men Played for Laughs – Part 2 Female Perpatrators. I highly recommend that the reader watch this video. As the title suggests, it is the second video of a two-part series where the content creator goes into detail on how the portrayal of… Read more →
Gateways to Inclusivity: Baldur’s Gate 3 and Transgender Representation
It’s no small secret that video games have drastically changed since their firstappearance in the late 1950s. Changing from the simple 8-bit pixel games, tennis video gameslike Pong. From recent large studios creating massive open-world RPGs like Nintendo ZeldaBreath of the Wild, to Mihoyos open-world MMO RPG Genshin Impact. To fast-paced,competitive first-person shooters like Overwatch. It’s a clear bet that… Read more →
A Score for Equal Pay: On to the Next Quarter
In the year 2016 five athletes involved with the Women’s National Soccer Team,(Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn and Hope Solo) went to the U.S Federation to claim equal pay rights when it comes to the World Cup prize money(New York Times.) In 2020 Federal Judge R. Gary Klausner when the lawsuit was reviewed he rejected the claim… Read more →
Protect Our Trans Athletes
The Weeknd’s Misogynist Persona
By: Carissa B. Abel Tesfaye, publicly known as The Weeknd, is not one to shy away from a controversial statement when it comes to his art or persona. Abel is a singer, producer, actor, who is most known for his R&B/Rap/Pop music. His most famous and notable work, “The Hills” and “Heartless” even includes some polarizing remarks, such as, “I… Read more →
Kanye West vs. Taylor Swift- The difference.
By Cece G. At the 2009 VMA award show, Taylor Swift was accepting her award for “best female musicvideo,” when Kanye West emerges from the audience, takes the mic from her and says, “Yo,Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’mma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos ofall time! One of the best videos of all… Read more →
Turning Red- Normalizing puberty
Does puberty talk require you to be a certain age? When it comes to one of Disney’s films, introducing this concept brings parents to believe so. The 2022 animated film Turning Red is about a 13 year old girl named Mei, who has the ability to turn into a red panda whenever she expresses a strong emotion like anger, embarrassment,… Read more →