feminism

Letter to the Editor: In defense of (some) trad wives

By choosing this lifestyle on their own terms, some ‘trad wives’ serve as valuable examples of young women freely selecting a profession that aligns with their chosen way of life.

| Senior Forum Editor

The rise of ‘trad wives’ reverses strides in women’s autonomy

The “trad wife” trend brings our society backward in time and dismisses today’s cultural strides. The way this power dynamic can resurface long after feminist legislation and protests worked to dismantle female inferiority showcases how male desires and patriarchal practices continue to oppress those with less power.

| Staff Writer

Author Heather Radke discusses ‘Butts’ and back-burner social issues

Heather Radke, a professor for Columbia University’s MFA program and journalist at WNYC’s award-winning podcast Radiolab, gave a book talk on her recent book “Butts: A Backstory,” Feb. 15.

and | Staff Writers

Margot Robbie’s Oscar snub isn’t a blow to feminism

It is wrong to present these snubs as evidence for the attack on feminism because you cannot talk about feminism without talking about its decades-long exclusion of women of color.

| Staff Writer

Our modern day Icarus: Girlbossing a little too close to the sun

What started as a seemingly harmless term of women’s empowerment in the field of business has turned into a phrase facetiously used to describe a woman doing literally anything in the name of femininity.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Feminist writer and activist Jessica Valenti discusses feminism, gender-based violence

Prominent feminist writer and activist Jessica Valenti spoke on feminism, rape culture and sexual harassment in Graham Chapel April 9.

| Staff Reporter

‘Blank Monologues’ to stage performances in Holmes Lounge

“The Blank Monologues,” previously called “The Vagina Monologues,” will be staging performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Holmes Lounge.

Curran Neenan | News Editor

Why ‘f— men’ culture isn’t helping: A feminist perspective

As an alternative to “f— men”, I suggest the term “f— the patriarchal systems that have oppressed women for generations,” or for simplicity’s sake “f— the patriarchy.”

Lauren Alley | Senior Forum Editor

A guide for men on how to be better feminists

This is for men who recognize that being a decent human is equal to being a feminist but who still need advice on how to become a better one, beyond marching in pink hats.

Matthew Wallace | Staff Writer

Undefined: A conversation with Susan Bennet

Susan Bennet, a St. Louis-based freelance photographer and blogger, decided to do something after she found herself reading a sexist article.

| Staff Writer

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