feminism

At its core, feminism is the simple conviction that women are equal to men in every regard, and should be treated as such.

I see you...
Dearest you, I may not know you personally, but I do see you, day in and day out making small miracles everyday. This letter is to the women who are often overlooked and unacknowledged. I want to let you know that you are vital to making the world go ‘round, there isn’t an area of life that doesn’t have your touch.
By Sierra Fisher5 years ago in Viva
Dear you,
Dear daughter, dear mother, dear friend, dear sister, dear woman, dear you. How are you? How's life? Are you doing what you love? Are you taking care of yourself? Of your body, of your mind? Are you happy? Are you proud? Are you loved?
By Lara Hayes5 years ago in Viva
Ladylike Ain't Like Nothin' at All
In a time where gender norms are consistently questioned, and expression & fluidity of gender is becoming widely accepted, the term 'ladylike' sounds as outdated as one of those savory jello salads from the '60s. I had to look up the term just to reacquaint myself with the meaning. Some of the definitions included words like, 'gracious', 'quiet' and, 'good manners'. I searched 'ladylike', and looked at images associated with the word. I wasn't shocked but was dismayed to find several images of shoes, long dresses, lipstick, and ladies peering into ovens. Wow, that word really is outdated. So I'm glad Vocal reached out to me and several others to help redefine what it means to be 'ladylike'.
By Daniela Bishop5 years ago in Viva
To the woman I know.
To the woman I know that bears relentless strength and courage. Knowing the true meaning of scared but doing it anyway. Facing the demons that were meant to destroy you and overcoming setbacks that were blessings in disguise. The silent battles you fought that at times left you defeated. But yet here you are, still standing and stronger than ever.
By Stephanie Ann5 years ago in Viva
Dear Little Girl:. Top Story - March 2021.
For you, the baby girl who's just new to this planet and in the process of discovering its wonders. You're already worthy of this world. You're a miracle of life, you're pure light, and you deserve all the love in the world!
By Marina Fortuño5 years ago in Viva
Ladylike? I Think Not.
From the second Eve ate that damn apple from the tree, women have been in for a bumpy ride. If you're reading this and you consider yourself to be a man, let me just tell you now that you have no idea what it's like to be a woman. You might hear the horrific stories of us being stalked, raped, kidnapped, sexually harassed, traded across the world for money, being in immense pain before giving birth, being paid less than our male employees and you may deeply sympathize, but you have no idea what it's like.
By Shamar M5 years ago in Viva
Emotional Self Care and the Mentally Strong Woman
"Your emotions don't make you weak. They are the strongest part of you." That is some of the best advice I have ever gotten.
By Leah Harris5 years ago in Viva
Your Period is a Curse
History is not kind to women. Eve and the Fall of Man. Jealous, vengeful goddesses. Evil queens. The most famous of them are beautiful seductresses and thus must "get around"––whether Creatrix, goddess, or queen–– because who else will there be to tell their story but the men they loved, crossed or manipulated. They don't get a voice. They only leave an impression.
By Hope Ashby5 years ago in Viva
"Don't you have a wife in there?"
I've had two major identity crisis' in my life. The first was in the months leading up to my wedding. The second, when I fell pregnant.
By Jessie Waddell5 years ago in Viva
We Need To Redefine The Term 'Ladylike'. Top Story - March 2021.
How we dress says everything about us. It's the first introduction we give out without actually introducing ourselves; people's first perception of us. I've lost count of the amount of times I've been told I'm "unladylike" because of my oversized, boyish clothing. "Why don't you wear tighter-fitting clothing and show off your body? That's not ladylike."
By Jesse Bixby5 years ago in Viva
Not all Men but All Women
TRIGGER WARNING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT: Especially on Tiktok, I have been seeing the news about Sarah Everard and what happened to her. If you don't know, according to the NY times, Sarah Everard was a young woman who was raped and murdered by a police officer in the UK. You can read further about the story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/world/europe/sarah-everard-uk.html
By Bea Usamani5 years ago in Viva
Lana Del Rey and the Belladonna of Sadness
Hearing Lana Del Rey's Born to Die for the first time had awaken something inside me. Her soulful melancholy filled a space in my soul I never knew existed. Her intoxicating voice reminded me of the sirens in Greek mythology. Instead of leading me astray, however, she was calling me home.
By Wing5 years ago in Viva