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Nov 14, 2021

You Don’t Want to Be a “Cool Girl,” And Here’s Why

The “I’m not like other girls” trope is harming women in the real world — We’ve all known a cool girl in our lives. She’d drink straight whiskey but turn her nose up at a fruity margarita. She’d rather spend her Sunday afternoons watching football with the boys than shopping or any other girly activities. She’d pick an old t-shirt and jeans over a dress…

Culture

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You Don’t Want to Be a “Cool Girl,” And Here’s Why
You Don’t Want to Be a “Cool Girl,” And Here’s Why
Culture

3 min read


Nov 6, 2021

The Male Gaze vs. The Female Gaze: What’s the Difference?

How the male gaze shapes media and how it translates off the screen — You may not realize it, but with every book, movie, or TV show you watch, you’re staring at fiction through the lens of the male gaze or the female gaze. The idea of “the male gaze,” originated in feminist theory in one of Laura Mulvey’s essays. Her theory was that…

Feminism

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The Male Gaze vs. The Female Gaze: What’s the Difference?
The Male Gaze vs. The Female Gaze: What’s the Difference?
Feminism

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Oct 28, 2021

This Private Christian University is Punishing Students For Reporting Sexual Assault

There’s nothing “godly” about how Liberty University discourages students who try to report their sexual assaults — Trigger warning: This article discusses sexual assault/rape allegations in detail. In 2017, Elizabeth Axley, a freshman at Liberty University, tried to report a sexual assault to the university staff. Axley had gone to an off-campus Halloween party on Saturday night, where she took shots of vodka with friends. …

Culture

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This Private Christian University is Punishing Students For Reporting Sexual Assault
This Private Christian University is Punishing Students For Reporting Sexual Assault
Culture

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Published in An Injustice!

·Sep 17, 2021

3 Red Flags in Queer Relationships

Red flags in queer relationships may look different, but they’re still warning signs — Red flags: you may hear about them most often in heterosexual relationships, but they’re not exclusive to straight people — any gender can come with big, glaring red flags, including lesbian and queer people. However, the warning signs you’d watch out for in a straight relationship aren’t always the same…

LGBTQ

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3 Red Flags in Queer Relationships
3 Red Flags in Queer Relationships
LGBTQ

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Aug 30, 2021

The Real Reason Women Don’t Like “Nice Guys”

The real reason that women seem to constantly put self-proclaimed nice guys into the friend zone — Maybe you’ve seen it portrayed in movies and TV shows: the beautiful main character and her passionate love interest ride off into the sunset while her “nice guy” friend gets left behind. Or maybe you’ve seen it play out in real life — despite being a “nice guy,” you can’t…

Women

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The Real Reason Women Don’t Like “Nice Guys”
The Real Reason Women Don’t Like “Nice Guys”
Women

4 min read


Jan 12, 2021

Going for a Drive — A Poem

A poem about getting away for a little… —

Poetry

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Going for a Drive — A Poem
Going for a Drive — A Poem
Poetry

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Going for a Drive — A Poem

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Published in Fearless She Wrote

·Oct 19, 2020

You Can’t Always Afford to Be Nice

Especially in a world where people aren’t afraid to push your personal boundaries — Trigger Warning: Sexual coercive behavior is described in detail. Fearless community, please read with care. He was nothing like his pictures. He was several inches shorter than his profile said he’d be and skinnier than he’d looked in most of his selfies. …

Women

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You Can’t Always Afford to Be Nice
You Can’t Always Afford to Be Nice
Women

6 min read


Aug 12, 2020

Why is Ben Shapiro Triggered by Female Empowerment?

Ben Shapiro’s commentary on Cardi B’s latest single is more than just a cringy, viral moment — If you’re familiar with conservative speakers, you’ve probably heard of Ben Shapiro. He’s particularly famous for lecturing college students and engaging in spirited debates about all the heavy-hitting topics: abortion, climate change, and feminism. Most recently, he’s been trending on Twitter for his commentary about Cardi B’s latest single, “WAP.”…

Culture

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Why is Ben Shapiro Triggered by Female Empowerment?
Why is Ben Shapiro Triggered by Female Empowerment?
Culture

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Jul 27, 2020

The Psychology Behind Why People Won’t Wear Masks

The reason why so many “karens” won’t cover up goes deeper than entitlement — I’ve always known people were ridiculous, but it took a global pandemic for me to realize how much. Hundreds, sometimes thousands of people, are dying each day, and there’s no real cure. …

Coronavirus

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The Psychology Behind Why People Won’t Wear Masks
The Psychology Behind Why People Won’t Wear Masks
Coronavirus

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Published in Pop Off

·Jul 20, 2020

4 LGBTQ+ Tropes that Hollywood Needs to Abandon

Four harmful tropes I wouldn’t mind never seeing again — I’ve previously written about the problematic female and male tropes that plague modern-day movies and TV shows, but these aren’t the only people who get a bad rap. There are a lot of other marginalized groups that get an unfair portrayal in the media — especially the LGBTQ+ community. …

Culture

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4 LGBTQ+ Tropes that Hollywood Needs to Abandon
4 LGBTQ+ Tropes that Hollywood Needs to Abandon
Culture

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