I really love the Always #LikeAGirl ad campaign. I have written about the past installments in the series before and I really do believe that they bring up some great points about how hard it can be to be a girl in our society. The main objective, in my opinion, of these ads is to make the world … [Read more...]
Show Your Daughter She’s Unstoppable With #LikeAGirl
Does our society limit girls? Depending on who you ask, you will get different answers from different people. Some will yes, of course, while others will adamantly insist, no way. Always has released the latest in their #LikeAGirl campaign and they are letting the world know that 72 percent of … [Read more...]
Was #CropTopDay About The Sexualization Of Teens, Or About Appropriateness?
Another day, another girl being told to "cover up" or "change" her "inappropriate outfit" in school. This week, it happened to Alexi Halket, a grade 12 student from Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto, ON. On Monday, the teen arrived in a patterned turquoise crop top, that bared her midriff … [Read more...]
Lego Magazine Wants To Beautify Your 5-Year-Old
On the heels of the whole “Toy Of The Year” fiasco, we now have this: Lego is handing out beauty tips to girls aged 5-12. Yup. If you remember, back in 2011 Lego introduced their Lego Friends line. Aimed at girls, the building sets are pink and purple, with curvy minifigures, animals and even ice … [Read more...]
A Decent Girl
My fourteen-year-old daughter came home from school one day this week and sighed. “Rough day?” I asked. “Everyone was making fun of me because I said I was a feminist.” My first emotions were pride and relief. Well, I must’ve done something right if she can stand up in grade nine and own … [Read more...]
Is Kaley Cuoco Not A Feminist, Or Is She A Victim Of Context?
To end 2014 off on a high note, Redbook released some of its cover interview with Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting. Cuoco-Sweeting, 29, had some choice comments about feminism and the internet responded with its usual vitriol. The magazine asked the 8 Simple Rules alum point blank … [Read more...]
Woman Murdered After Defending Teen Girls From Being Harassed
Thousands of Germans are mourning the death of 23-year-old student Tuğçe Albayrak, who was murdered after confronting a group of men harassing teenage girls in a McDonald's bathroom. Back on November 15, Albayrak was at a McDonald's in Offenbach when she heard the screams of two teenage girls … [Read more...]
Barbie Is A Computer Engineer. Well, Kind Of…
In her fifty years of existence, Barbie has had over 150 careers. Even with her insane body proportions and unattainable beauty standards, Barbie has always had one thing going for her: she could do anything. In 1973, she was a surgeon; in 1986, she was an ambassador for world peace; in 1995, she … [Read more...]
Walmart Angers Internet With “Fat Girl Costumes”
I have a special place in my heart for Halloween. Personally, I am all about the homemade, DIY costumes; I love seeing what people more creative and crafty than me come up with! There has been a lot drama surrounding Halloween costumes in the media this year and it makes me happy that I choose to … [Read more...]
Children Address Gender Inequality in Controversial Video
Several young children make it clear that gender inequality needs to end in advocacy T-shirt company FCKH8.com’s shocking viral video. In FCKH8.com’s new controversial charity fundraising video, five girls between the ages of 6 and 13, dressed as princesses make it clear that gender … [Read more...]