Puerto Rican Women Killing It in the Independent Art Scene: María Cristina
With the internet being so easy to access, it has become easier for independent artists to find an audience and let their work be known. As...
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The Best 6 in the 6ix: XofiaFLY
In the final installment of our series on Toronto-based musicians, rapper, producer and DJ Sofia Fly discusses the changes happening in the hip-hop scene in the city and the struggles of growing up as a trans woman in a traditional Christian family.
Why I'm Glad Chivalry is Dead
Chivalry is more about controlling women than about being a good date.
To Those Who Believe Sexism is Over...
Sexism is very much alive and well, and denying that only makes the problem worse. Sexism exists in all walks of life and for many women is...
The Proposed Changes to Title IX
Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the educational...
Things Haven't Changed, They've Just Gotten Worse: A Reflection On My Old Diary
You ever feel like getting gut-punched by your past self? Read your diary.
Vulnerability is the new Confidence
How many times have you heard someone tell you to “fake it ’til you make it”? Or “confidence is key”? There are copious amounts of sayings...
Learning when Not to Stay Mum: Female Empowerment at the Pregnancy Centre
Last year, I began volunteering with the Pregnancy Centre (the PC), a not-for-profit organization based in Kitchener since 1986. It acts as...
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Let's Talk About Female Pleasure
Why is it that when we think of sex between heterosexual couples we prioritize male pleasure? Female pleasure is far too often overlooked...
Moments In History That United Women Made The Difference
Women took the streets to make a difference in history. Read about the most memorable moments
Poetry: Fields of Womanhood
Foreword Fields of Womanhood is an appreciation poem I wrote as a response to my growing body hair. As women, we’re often taught that...
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Shattering More Glass Ceilings than Average
I’ll have to break through more glass ceilings than average to have a shot at the same opportunities the white guy in class has.
The Women of Psychology
Dr. Lynn H. Collins is a member of the psychology department and teaches a course on psychology of women at La Salle University. I myself...
My Inspiring Role Model, Professor Arunima Krishna
Love supporting women of color in the academic field? Read about a woman who is an inspiration to me on our own Boston University campus!
18 Celebrity Feminist Quotes to Learn From
Celebrities by their very nature remain in the public eye. However, some celebrities use that public soapbox to bring awareness and action...
#ThankfultoBeaWoman Webinar Series with Ordinary x Influence
Help Ordinary x Influence raise funds for their women's Empowerment programming and for hygiene products for homeless women by registering for our November long (Every Sunday in November) #ThankfultoBeAWoman Webinar Series !
10 Ways to Get Rid of Harassment
1. Don't Harass 2. Don't Harass 3. Don't Harass 4. Don't Harass 5. Don't Harass 6. Don't Harass 7. Don't Harass 8. Don't Harass 9. Don't...
How to Properly Annoy Your Bartender
Let me start by saying if you're under 21 years old, DO NOT step foot in a bar . You're not only wasting your time but you’re wasting the...
I am Woman, Hear Me Roar: A Guide to Protesting
In an era that threatens to drag society back to the 1980s, people have recognized more than ever the power of protesting. We have a lot to...
Woman of the Week: Janet Mock
Who She Is Janet Mock is a transgender rights activist and author. Mock was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She came out as transgender and began...
