The treatment of women as commodities is not at all new. For as long as goods and services have been exchanged, women and sex, have been part of that exchange.
Read MoreBlack. Queer. Non-binary. Bold. Outspoken. Amandla Stenberg is a mega-celebrity who influences style by giving a voice to a variety of marginalized communities.
Read MoreSouth by Southwest is known for having its finger on the pulse of all things technology and business, and this year was no different. However, the bustling festival scene couldn’t escape the environment in which it exists - in a year of Amazon sex trafficking scandals, security breaches, Russian interference, Hollywood, Google and Uber harassment scandals, a serious look at the structure of certain industries had to be examined.
Read MoreA longstanding misogynistic decree that banned women from driving in Saudi Arabia was lifted on September 26, 2017 by King Salman, but anyone who thinks that this decree won’t be met with active resistance is fooling themselves.
Read MoreMusic media industry leaders came together at SXSW to analyze the representation of women in music media.
Read MoreIn order of age, here is a list of incredible women of the past 50 years. Their contributions to feminist movements around the world have been invaluable.
Read MoreConsidering the Academy who picks Oscar nominees and winners is mostly composed of old, white men, it’s no wonder gender inequality is rampant at the Academy Awards — and in the film industry in general.
Read MoreEmma Watson stepped off the red carpet and onto the stage of the United Nations Headquarters last Saturday. The actress delivered an eloquent speech, expressing her stance on feminism and the launch of her new #HeForShe campaign for gender equality, which subsequently triggered a social media frenzy.
Read More“I mean, if you’re a dick, I’m going to call you a dick,” she says and laughs a big, bright red smile that pays homage to the scarlet tones of her dress. The room, although at first hesitant, follows suit, because this place feels safe.
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