Since the majority of people have been stuck in their homes for the past several months or more, it’s no surprise that we’ve all been rewatching some of the greatest movies of all time. One of those movies being The Devil Wears Prada. This 2006 classic follows a young female journalist, Andy, as she tries …
The Reality of Women in Tech
There are some challenges and struggles that women face working in tech. Women experience gender inequality, not fitting in to male-dominated roles, and lack of understanding. This article provides the opportunity to dive into what working in tech is like for women, the types of jobs, specific women working in tech, and much more. As …
Susanna M. Salter: The First Woman To Run For Office
Women being recognized in history doesn’t happen as often as it should. For instance, does the name Susanna M. Salter ring a bell? Well, if not, you’re probably not the only one who has never heard of her before. Or, you may have heard of her before, but you never spent a lot of time …
Daisy Ridley: The Woman Behind The Star Wars Character
Daisy Ridley plays one of the lead female characters of the most recent Star Wars movies. If you have ever seen the Star Wars sequel trilogy: The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker, then you are probably familiar with her and her work. As the daughter of a Star Wars fan, …
Victim Blaming: Don’t Blame It On Cinderella
Since the debut of the film Cinderella in 1950, it has slowly decreased in popularity and interest over the years. Today, women are even so bold to condemn it as a non-feminist film for its portrayal of women. One woman even went so far as to write a children’s book titled “I Hate Cinderella”. Hate …
Recognizing Zitkala Sa For Her 145 Years Of Greatness
Zitkala Sa is one American hero who deserves to be recognized. Every now and then, we have to look back across history to see how we as a country or even a world have come. When we do look back, we often remember wars, tragedies, and people. Though wars and other tragedies are unfortunate, people …
Ways Men Can Empower Women In The Workplace
For decades, men have dominated the workforce while women were expected to take care of the children, clean the house, and cook meals. Society has now evolved to include women as a necessary part of the workplace. Although major strides have been made, there is still plenty of room for improvement. Women continue to be …
Malcolm And Marie: How Zendaya Made Sure Her Film Crew Got Paid
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know very well who Zendaya Coleman is. She has become a household name as common as Oprah. The former Disney star has blossomed into a talented young woman beloved by all. Her work in shows like Euphoria, reveals how easily she can go from impersonating a …
The Male Gaze Vs. The Female Gaze
What The Male Gaze Is The male gaze is defined as the sexual politics behind the manner in which men look at women and suggests that men look at women to sexually objectify them. It is also the idea that women are visually positioned to be the object of heterosexual male desire. To understand the …
What Makes You An Empowered Woman?
Being an empowered woman has different meanings for everyone, but almost everyone can agree that a few certain characteristics make you an empowered woman. Having confidence to make your own choices, taking care of yourself in every sense, and continuing to learn and grow is just a few of these characteristics. What do you want …
How To Tell If A Man Is Mature
We’ve all heard men say that a woman is too mature for them, but do they mean in age or mentality? Surprisingly, some men will openly admit to dating younger women because for some, mature means older in age. Mature even has a negative connotation most of the time. Some people opt for the statement …
5 Self Defense Moves Every Woman Should Know
Women have to follow a whole different set of rules than men do when it comes to their safety. We are constantly warned never to walk outside alone at night and to travel in pairs. One of the most common items gifted to female students about to enter their college years is a bottle of …
Girlhood And Life After Disney
Girl Power Disney Channel, the popular kids’ network, is home to the most popular shows for kids and tweens. The programs deal with kids in middle and high school navigating the challenges that come with their teenage years such as dating, peer pressure, secrets, and friendships while also dealing with magical elements like having the …
The Invisibility of the Average Black Woman
An everyday struggle of Black women is being ignored by society and feeling invisible. There is an idea ingrained into society that Black women have to have features and personalities that are not assigned to “typical” Black women for them to be considered interesting and desirable to the rest of the world. Black women do …
Book Review: The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong
Our personal health is of the utmost importance. In today’s day and age, we are constantly bombarded with new exercises to try, new diets to try, and ways to “better ourselves” all around, whether it be from social media, television, or even our own doctors. While nobody can seem to stop talking about our bodies …
Book Review: Is the Term Feminism the New “F” Word?
Providing men and women with equal opportunities shouldn’t even be regarded as a question in this current age. After all, it’s 2021; we certainly aren’t living like we were in the 1950s anymore. It’s safe to say that the majority of men and women would overwhelmingly agree that women deserve an equalized playing field — …
Recognize Female First Responders Every 9/11
What would you do if someone told you that you couldn’t follow your dreams or join a profession just because you’re a woman? Hopefully, most of us today would band together and stand up to such injustice. Be sure to remember to recognize female first responders every 9/11. But that wasn’t always easy to do. And …
What Makes You an Empowered Woman?
When we visualize empowered women we imagine a woman walking down the street or into a meeting with her head held high, shoulders straight and back, dressed for success, and confidence in her every step. Nothing can shake her. But what is it really about her that we admire and envy? The definition of an …
Empowered Woman Rukmini Das Bakes Cakes For BLM
We should never overlook how anyone can make a difference. There is so much fear and injustice in the world, and although that is horrifying, the model citizen can and will always stand up. Houston baker Rukmini Das was initially baking more as a hobby, but she took the initiative with it when the George …
Cleveland Browns Breaks NFL Glass Ceiling
Female coaches are making history. For the first time in history, women coached both participating teams and also officiated the Cleveland Browns NFL match against the Washington Football Team (which is their tentative name, as they have yet to decide on a replacement). This is a significant stride in the NFL and for our country …