Art by Peau PorotesanoLands’ End has recently become embroiled in a controversy over an interview with pioneering feminist Gloria Steinem. The interview with Steinem by the brand’s new CEO, Federica Marchionni, was published in Lands’ End's spring catalogue in a new series titled “Legends.” The interview, which focused on topics like women in the … [Read more...] about Outcries Over Lands’ End Interview Illuminate the Ongoing Controversy over Abortion
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Embrace Your Label
Art by Kris Harper“Feminist: a person who believes in the social, political and economic equality of the sexes.” Most of us recognize this line from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED talk on feminism, thanks to its sample on Beyonce’s pop hit “***Flawless.” By sampling this audio clip, Beyonce proudly declared membership in an ideological … [Read more...] about Embrace Your Label
Why the Feminism Talk Can’t Stop
Art by Christine Nelson Full disclosure: I am a feminist. You may have picked that up from the title, but I'm saying it again, because it's an incredibly important part of my identity. It's right up there with being a Christian and being a filmmaker in ways that I identify myself. And since it's so important to me, I have a tendency to talk about it. A lot. Some people … [Read more...] about Why the Feminism Talk Can’t Stop
Pro-Life and Feminist Beliefs Can Coexist
Art by Chris Chen Pepperdine culture is an interesting cross-section of ideologies. Though some students are textbook conservative or liberal, many fit somewhere in between. I have found this to be particularly true with the issues of abortion and feminism. Many feminist students I know hold a firmly pro-life stance on abortion. In our society, these issues have been so … [Read more...] about Pro-Life and Feminist Beliefs Can Coexist
True chivalry respects all people
Art by Brooke Muschott "I wouldn't date a guy who didn't open the door for me," said 15-year-old me. I had been taught to believe that if a guy didn't pay on a date, open the car door or offer his coat when it's chilly outside, he was disrespecting me. As I got older, however, I realized that sometimes, the guy who offered me his coat was also constantly objectifying me and … [Read more...] about True chivalry respects all people
