Gender
Body Dysmorphia and The Legend of The Pretty Fat Girl
Posted on 08/1/2012
I have struggled to accept my body, and to be reminded that at one point I was a “pretty fat girl” puts me back into that state of mind, of needing that club. (Mind you, most of us were not even fat; it should have been called Body Dysmorphia Club.)
Read On...Juliana Tyson’s Story-Driven Campaign For A Woman’s Right To Choose
Posted on 05/30/2012
In a time when a woman’s right to contraception and reproductive healthcare has come under increasingly intense fire, Juliana Tyson is speaking out. Her mission: to help eradicate the stigma surrounding abortion with her storytelling project ProMYLife.
Read On...Checking Facebook frequently leads to reinforcement of gender ideals
Posted on 01/12/2012
People check their facebooks multiple times a day. The accessibility of this new form of media means that people interact with gender expectations with greater frequency than with traditional forms of media like television and magazines.
Read On...Activism & Finding Your Voice: New One-Woman Show in Hollywood
Posted on 05/5/2011
Growing up, I struggled to find my voice. As the middle daughter of three girls and part of a very enmeshed family, it was often difficult to find my place, my identity, my way. “I’m Sorry” is a funny and poignant hour-long piece that I wrote and perform. I play sixteen different characters and I share it all.
Read On...5 Questions with Pamela Zoolalian: Extreme Sports Competitor, Entrepreneur, Designer
Posted on 05/3/2011
Pamela Zoolalian is a world-class athlete and the owner and designer of her own clothing brand, skatera, skate clothing for girls. But that’s not all! She’s also a mentor to young girls who love extreme sports and female entrepreneurs looking to launch their own business. In response to CPoW’s five questions, she shares her insights on the difficulties facing women and girls, and how to keep your balance in a demanding world. Her own experience is a testament to the power of conviction, focus, and believing in yourself.
Read On...Jessica LeRoy on How Women Can Recover from Trauma by Finding the Viking Warrior Within
Posted on 11/8/2010
When I think of battle scars, visions of burly viking men wielding huge swords come to mind. Vikings returned home from battle wearing their wounds with pride. I believe that women can learn from these brave warriors: Embrace your battle scars and recognize the strength it takes to survive them.
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