My Interest In Science Was First Encouraged By A Female Teacher…Senior Year
Olivia Monforte’s interest in science was not encouraged, until she had a female science teacher senior year.
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Can I Get A Nose Job And Still Be A Feminist?
Something deep inside me truly believes that my life will be better if my nose slopes instead of bumps.
5 Job-Seeking Tips To Help Women Identify Creepy, Sexist Employers
We asked some working women and legal experts about how women can vet potential workplaces for general creepiness.
Mansplaining Explained
Ever gotten way more advice from a guy than you bargained for (or needed)? You may have been the target of mansplaining.
Why I Started Talking Back to Catcallers
Almost every day, on my way to school, I get harassed on the street. It’s like part of my routine: get off the bus, grab a chai, get catcalled, repeat.
My Mom Says She’s Not A “Feminist.” Her Actions Tell A Different Story
My mom and grandma are the two strongest women I know. So why do they reject the term “feminism”?
One Family, Three Women, And The Changing Face Of Feminism
I came into this thinking that feminism is only about making women equal to men. But after talking with my mom and great grandma, I realized it’s much more complicated than that.
My New Kind Of Feminism
I’ve called myself a feminist since I was 11. But this Women’s History Month, I want to explain why I skipped out on a major historical moment for women.
Why I Didn’t Go To The Women’s March
It’s been a year since the Women’s March. And although it was a historic event, with protests springing up all over the country and half a million people descending on Washington D.C., I have mixed feelings about it.