Tagged - Feminism

Sa’ed Atshan explores the connection between queer liberation and Palestinian national liberation

The talk, held on Monday, Nov. 4, was a place for Atshan to share his book, Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique, and ask how national movements can strike a balance in the liberation efforts of other communities.

Notes by Nadia: A feminist’s perspective on religion

The treatment of and the lack of women in the Bible — and the fact that all of the Bible accounts are written by men — has made it difficult for me to believe that the contents of the Bible are real. Therefore, it is nothing but folklore to me now. 

A reality in fiction: the problem of representation

Oftentimes, rather than embracing femininity as part of who they are, these characters only retain traditionally masculine traits.

Notes by Nadia: I love being a woman

I feel powerful being a woman. The world may be against us, but as long as we have each other, we will always come out victorious.

To be or not to be: motherhood

Some women are going to choose to have children. Some won’t. Some will choose to focus on their careers, and others won’t.

Why motherhood?

Women have fought so hard to be seen as more than birthing machines. Despite this, society continues to pressure us into motherhood.

Barbie goes to Hollywood – how much damage can one doll do?

I am here to say that the controversy surrounding the movie never had anything to do with the movie itself.

Thoughts on Barbie and healing the inner child

I would like to think that after watching Barbie, every woman is listening to the little girl inside her soul again.

Notes by Nadia: The pressures of being a growing woman

No matter what you do with your life — and this goes for anyone — it should be what you choose to do.

Mujeres Divinas NUEVA York seek feminist change for migrant farmworkers 

“I think we’re in a time where as women, we should be helping each other, not pitting ourselves against each other. Because we know when we see women coming together, and uniting, we can change not only our community but the world.”