feminism

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

The Timeline of my Womanhood
The first time I was accused of not being ladylike, I was 7. The accusation was made by one of my female teachers based on a top I was wearing. It exposed my shoulders and a bit of my back. She said trying to look ‘sexy’ was inappropriate for my age. I had no idea what she meant.
By Martyna Dearing5 years ago in Viva
‘Let me know when you’re home.’
How many times have you said this or messaged this to your female friends? Or waited with them for their taxi to arrive? How many times have you walked home from somewhere and held you keys in your hand? Taken your earphones out, or pretended to be on the phone to a friend? Walked faster when you’ve heard footsteps behind you? Had the number of emergency services ready for you to dial quickly?
By Melanie Charles5 years ago in Viva
How long will daughters be persecuted?
[Voice of a girl] Yes! I'm a girl, a sister, a daughter, a wife, a mother and also a grandmother. But, still I'm nothing to this world. I'm a pilot, an astronaut, a teacher, a doctor and I'm everything, still I'm nothing. I give my happiness for my family, leave my family to build a family, still I'm nothing. Who am I? Please...
By Zeeshan Mushtaq Lone5 years ago in Viva
Unifying The Voices Of Women
Over the years the answer to what it means to be a woman has changed. Before to be a lady or a woman was to be soft spoken and reserved, to mostly be seen and not heard. There were roles and expectations placed that set us as women in a small box that was taped shut by society. We were expected to have and raise children, to marry, take care of households. and overall, to leave the hard stuff to the men.
By Blue Dymond5 years ago in Viva
Boys will be boys
One of the most notable times I got sexually harassed was when I was in grade four. I took a seat, and four guys in the grade below me sat in front of me.
By Stephanie Watson5 years ago in Viva
Curfew? Curfew this.
The above picture is of a comment I posted on my own Facebook page. My own anger at the metropolitan police, and their treatment of women.Within thirty minutes my post been taken down and I have been banned from the platform for twenty four hours.
By Germaine Mooney5 years ago in Viva
The Revolt of The Modern Indian Woman Against 1.3 Billion
Yesterday, I came across a Facebook post about an illustrator and her iconic art series on realistic depictions of women’s lives. The featured picture is a comparison between two perspectives.
By Bertilla Niveda5 years ago in Viva
Don't Insult Women's Day By Treating It Like A Valentine's Day
It was a Sunday, and I needed to catch up on some much-needed sleep. I didn’t want to spend time cooking, so I picked up my phone to order some food.
By Kavi Kamat5 years ago in Viva
The Worth of Elder Women
I see them in the locker room, skin hanging loosely off fleshy thighs that giggle with each swipe of the towel, or with skeletal frames, whose weight and mass reflects the ravages of aging, the elder women among us. Post-workout sweat staining my tights, I move too quickly through the room, spilling a random selection of toiletries onto the floor, my discomfort in stark contrast to their apparent ease.
By Mary Lynn5 years ago in Viva
Beautifully Divine
“The feminine in women (and men alike) enjoys the flow of life and love, revels in the ability to enjoy beauty, nature, textures, colors, and experiences. Fullness is the feminine principle. If you have a feminine essence, you love the chaotic swirl of life, nature, bliss, color, texture, flavor, and communion. You love to relate, exchange, dance, celebrate, adorn and deepen into the fullness of existence.” — Michaela Boehm (Tantra teacher)
By R. L. LASTER5 years ago in Viva
I'm Not A Strong Woman
My mother is a strong woman. She raised me on her own, working a full time job, and even moved us to a new state to escape the backwardness of our hometown. My mom was, and is, strong. She raised me to be strong too. A woman can do anything, be anything, and has a right to do or be anything. A woman's place was not in the home, but wherever she wanted to be! I grew up picturing myself as a strong, independent woman too. I imagined myself with a thriving career, a household that I was in charge of, and babies. I always, always wanted babies. Three of them, to be exact. And even when I was certain I would be the epitome of a strong woman, working and raising kids, there was this unnamed desire in the back of my mind. I wanted to be home with my kids. Maybe it was because my mom had to work all the time, and my father wasn't in the picture, but I really gravitated towards the idea of just being around my kids, a lot.
By Fig Tives5 years ago in Viva
Independence Inherited
“Hannah!” The neatly dressed young woman nearly dropped her binder full of papers, turning to face the bombastic voice that called her name. She shushed her racing thoughts, internally scolding herself for being so obviously spooked.
By Cassidy Murphy5 years ago in Viva