Art by Sacha Irick It’s often said that many in our generation who reject feminism are “feminists without knowing it.” They believe in gender equality but not the “f-word,” which to them means a rather different agenda. I will surprise nobody when I say that feminism is prone to misunderstanding by its detractors, as well as distortion by some of … [Read more...] about The Road to Gender Equality Faces Roadblocks
Perspectives
LaBeouf Exemplifies Assault Double Standard
Art by Peau Porotesano When we think of double standards, the first things that might come to mind would be slut-shaming, weight scrutiny or inequality in the workforce. As important as those topics are to acknowledge, a different kind of double standard that has been seen in recent media also needs to be recognized: sexual assault. This double standard has been an … [Read more...] about LaBeouf Exemplifies Assault Double Standard
Who Censored What?
Art by Peau PorotesanoToday’s world is all about self-expression — and self-expression that gets people’s attention, whether it is the music you listen to, the way you wear your makeup or the way you talk. Social media has a huge influence on self-expression; it gives people the opportunity to post whatever they want, however they want.This accused violation … [Read more...] about Who Censored What?
Gamergate: Ideas Revisited
Art by Peau PorotesanoGamergate is a movement that was supposedly against the increasing gender complexity forming in the gaming medium. I previously, in an article I wrote last semester, called those who followed it misogynists who were resistant to the idea of games being more than just entertainment. However, since then, most news sources, even those dedicated to video games … [Read more...] about Gamergate: Ideas Revisited
The ‘bu Yorker
Art by Sacha Irick __________ Follow Sacha on Twitter: @sachachachaa … [Read more...] about The ‘bu Yorker