feminism

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

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
Inure
To do: 10:00 daily review, 12:30 meeting with Brev, 2:00 pick up Corey from school, 4:15 back at office, 4:30 meeting with clients, 6:30 pick up groceries on the way home. That’s my day. I practically relive it over and over. There’s barely a need to write it in my black book. It’s the same thing every day. My only saving grace is the weekend. That, and the fact that I am lucky to have a job like this in the first place.
By KB5 years ago in Viva
Do What Thou Wilt
“20,000?! That cannot be, sir!” Clara's breath hitched in her chest as spots formed before her eyes. Suddenly she worried she might faint, despite the fact she had never been the sort of woman who was prone to fainting spells.
By D.L. McAvoy5 years ago in Viva
It’s Exhausting To Smile At Men Who Sexually Harass Us
The last thing I want to do is to be sexually harassed as I walk to my car. I’ve had a hard day at work. The only thing I want to do is to go home, put my feet up, and relax.
By Alice Vuong5 years ago in Viva
My Ode to Femininity & Blackness
It’s not easy being female. I mean, I think every woman can attest to that. Not only are we automatically deemed the “weaker sex,” not only do we live in a patriarchy where men believe it is their RIGHT to decide what is best for women, not only are we living in an impenitent rape culture…. But, Eve had to mess around at talk to a flying serpent and screw us ALL over with cramps and monthly bloodletting! Only so that we can generate the eggs necessary to make even MORE ungrateful and privileged men who believe they can decide what’s best for women…
By B. J. Cyprian5 years ago in Viva
Women Round The World Prepare To Mark Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month and is an annual, declared month which highlights the contribution of women through out history and contemporary society. It is celebrated in the United States Of America, United Kingdom, and Austria culminating in a day to mark all the achievements made by women through out time on March 8th. It is celebrated in October in Canada with the celebration being Person's Day on October 18th.
By Ashish Prabhu5 years ago in Viva