Op-Eds
Donald Trump Solves the Healthcare Crisis!
Unlike the Americans spending months in crowded hospitals recovering from Corona or the 200,000 people who have died in the United States, Trump managed to recover within days. Some insist that he was only able to do so because of his access to free, top-notch healthcare and a personal team of the nation’s top doctors. However, the president put those rumours to rest.
The Truth Behind Instagram Account @feminist
@Feminist is at the forefront of social media activism accounts, but it truly does the bare minimum. The page uses works of marginalized folk for their Instagram content, reposts them verbatim and then makes a profit (both influential and monetary) from its huge following and engagement.
So, We Have VR, but Queer Representation is too Far-Fetched for Gaming?
While we can enjoy the media we consume, we have a duty to not turn a blind eye to its failings. Criticism of the things we enjoy sparks conversations about how they could improve and incentivizes producers to do better in the future. Gaming is, for most, a recreational activity, and people deserve to find comfort and camaraderie within the games they play. Perhaps it seems silly to some, but finding a character to relate to can shift people’s perspectives on their life and give them hope. And who are any of we to deprive someone that?
Personal & Creative
Vulnerability as a Vice
However, I have come to realize that my disdain for the current dualist nature of vulnerability—one that positions vulnerability in opposition to invulnerability—has allowed me to create a dangerous dichotomy between vulnerability and strength. It is by my very own contempt for arbitrary gender associations that I fell into the trap of a “together woman” and demonized vulnerability in the process.
On Being Honest About Being Fat
I wish that even if people had noticed and judged me, I could have had the strength to choose my health over their fatphobia.
Cupping To The Chase: Menstrual Cup Musings
Is it time to revamp the way we care for our reproductive health? Here is why I am saying yes.
Expose
The 22 Convention is Laughable, but it’s Repercussions Aren’t
The 22 Convention forces both men and women to conform to strict gender roles that disregards individual expression and happiness.
When is the Right Time?
The victim was threatened for accusing the successful basketball star during his career; Sonmez was put on leave for bringing up the topic after his death. If now is not the right time to talk about rape, when is it?
Abuse of Women in Athletics
The capitalist nature of these institutions/systems lead to the welcoming of such damaging perpetrators. The very systems these athletes are recruited by, present a set of circumstances no women should face– one which deeply reflects the gendered effects of colonialism. By sharing these women’s stories we can begin to understand the change that must come.
Reviews
Night Witches and Gangs and Rebels, Oh My
Women of color have been written out of history in favor of white women and more specifically white male inventors and entrepreneurs. What this does is create a serious lack of diversity and representation for women. To highlight some of the brave women from history I would like to bring to light the Russian Night Witches, the Sukeban girl gangs of Japan, and Mapuche warrior Janequeo.
Feminism in Superhero(ine) Movies
When discussing feminism in today’s world of superheroines, there is still much to be worked on.