Title IX is a federal civil rights law meant to guarantee equal access to education for all students. However, victims of sexual violence are not getting the support they need. Betsy DeVos, head of the U.S Department of Education, announced a change in requirements for mandatory reporting and how institutions can respond to reports of …
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Empowered Women is the flagship column of Liz Fe Lifestyle and the driving force behind this blog. We’re passionate about empowering women to empower other women. Our articles cover influential women in every industry that are doing more to help other young women through their philanthropy and their business ventures. There is no end to the number of women who have paved the way for future generations of young women to have options in life. They have encouraged further empowerment and have inspired other women to join the fight for equality in our modern world.
Inspirational figures like Rihanna, Cathay Williams, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Shirley Chisholm have built careers empowering women to pursue their dreams. Liz Fe Lifestyle seeks to highlight those efforts and make sure historical figures like these don’t go unnoticed. There’s nothing stopping each and every woman from making a difference in the lives of other young women. And there’s nothing stopping you from pursuing your dreams. Empowered women empower women.
Empowered women is a column built on the premise of creating content that inspires and spreads awareness of efforts made to further women empowerment. We strive to bring content that not only makes you aware of what other women are doing but that also inspires you to go out and pursue your own dream. No matter where you are in life, you have the capacity to be the kind of role model other young women need and look up to. You have no idea who you will inspire next.
How Jameela Jamil Is Promoting Body Positivity
Every woman has felt, at sometime or another, that her body is just not good enough. It seems like our bodies are always in the public eye, being sexualized and compared to images that have been photoshopped and Facetuned. There is no way to meet these standards. Unrealistic ideas begin to creep into women’s minds, …
Girl Who Recorded George Floyd’s Death Awarded
The girl who recorded the video seen around the world is now being honored with an award for her courage. There aren’t too many people who have the quick-wit to film an injustice when it is taking place, but she did. Most people would have just walked along going about their day, but she hadn’t …
Female Sexualization In Sports
Women everywhere have been sexualized pretty much ever since the beginning of time. It is present everywhere in society. Schools have strict dress codes for girls, stores sell revealing clothing targeted toward young girls, and even video games create female characters wearing provocative outfits. Women are constantly being pressured by society to look and act …
Ashley Lamothe: Chick-fil-A’s Youngest Black Owner
Chick-fil-A has taken over the fast food industry with their addictive classic chicken sandwich and other chicken recipes. They are also well-known for their extra polite and pleasant service. The fast food franchise is the third largest chain in the United States and is continuing to grow like no other. Despite the chain’s rapid growth …
Wonder Woman 84’s Mistaken Message to Women
In the superhero universe, there are remarkably few women to look up to. Even among the female superheroes that do exist, they are most often depicted on screen as side characters (e.g. Black Widow) rather than the stars of their own big budget movie. This is part of what made the release of Wonder Woman …
Wanda Irving Speaks Out About Black Women And The Healthcare System
Our patriarchal society often neglects black women when it comes to social issues, and it doesn’t stop with healthcare. Black women have a higher chance of dying from totally preventable deaths all because the healthcare system refuses to take their pain seriously, or even worse, completely dismiss their cries for help. Compared to white women, …
How To Succeed As A Female Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship is already tough, even more so for women. There are many obstacles that women entrepreneurs face in this male-dominated world, such as struggling to be taken seriously, lack of funding, and low self-confidence. Society is not as discouraging toward the idea of women in the workforce as it used to be; however, female entrepreneurs …
Forever Marilyn: How Marilyn Monroe Transformed the Lives of Women
Everyone in America has stumbled across the name Marilyn Monroe. Her image is on t-shirts, inspirational posts, and she is mentioned in countless songs. The city of Palm Springs, California is even constructing a giant statue in honor of her. Marilyn Monroe has become so ingrained in American pop culture, but why? What exactly makes …
How Lizzo’s Hit Single ‘Truth Hurts’ Empowers Women
Lizzo’s ‘Truth Hurts’ empowers women. Ever since its release in 2017, and especially its 2019 viral breakthrough, its proved itself a modern classic. It’s easy to see why Rolling Stone, Billboard and Uproxx all placed it in their Best Songs of the 2010s lists. Every aspect of it is memorable, from the simplistic yet rich …
Amy Morin & The Secret Of Becoming Mentally Strong
We know that mental health is such an important topic to talk about. Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, and international bestselling author. With over 14 million views, her TED Talk “The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong” is one of the most popular talks of all time. Additionally, Amy Morin has dedicated her …
Meghan Markle: A Feminist Icon In The Royal Family
Most people know Meghan Markle as Prince Harry’s wife, the Duchess of Sussex, but what you might not know about her is that she is also a feminist, a former actress, and a fashion icon. The impact of her accomplishments has inspired women everywhere to embrace and encourage one another. Meghan Markle has also made …
Is The Term Feminist The New “F” Word?
I decided to take a “Women Gender Studies” course in my sophomore year of college. My instructor asked the class as a whole how many of us considered ourselves a feminist. As you may have guessed, not many of us raised our hands. However, when the professor raised the question if men and women should …
The Inspiring Life And Literary Works Of Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison lived a life that has left a legacy of inspiration and empowerment for women everywhere. Despite her recent passing in 2019, she is and always will be one of the greatest–if not the best–American authors of all time. Her brilliant literature and exceptional writing skills made Toni Morrison a household name. Her talent was …
Julie Andrews And Her Inspiring Life Underdog Story
Most of us all love a good underdog story. Of course, that is why it is the plot behind so many movies. In this case, though, the underdog is real. Julie Andrews may be an actress, but there was no story-line for her life struggles. Some people think it is easier to pick the favorites …
The Empower Women Organization Is Changing Lives
Here at Liz Fe Lifestyle, our overall goal is to empower women. We try to speak on important topics, inspire you, and give you confidence. But, we also show you the products, people, and organizations that inspire our magazine. The Empower Women organization is one of many groups that inspired us to write. It is …
Why Humiliating Black Women for Views is Problematic
We all love a good laugh. We love to laugh at social media posts, films, TV, and each other. But when it comes to Black women, it seems that instead of laughing with us, a lot of people laugh at us. Humiliating black women has become common place in modern comedy. To make it worse, …
Feminism: Empowering Words That Will Inspire You
A lot of people hear the word “feminism” and think it means that women are trying to place themselves over men. At least, that is how the patriarchy positions it. This narrative discourages more of us from openly declaring ourselves feminists. The patriarchy has it all wrong; feminists simply fight for individual equality on behalf …
Ways You Can Empower Women Globally & Locally
We are always searching for more ways to empower women across the globe. Regardless of race, country, or economic standing, we want to spread awareness on ways that we can uplift and help women all over the world. Additionally, we want to empower women on an individual level through local settings. In this article, we …