By Aleja LeVert | Staff Writer Throughout history, women have been taught to keep quiet, dress pretty and follow the lead of men. The power…
The defense for radical feminism
As the war for gender equality rages on, it is important to reflect on the progress we have made and how much farther we have to go.
Sexism still exists and it still hurts
In a conversation I had with a male student at Whitworth, I was shocked to find they believed the feminist movement was no longer necessary since gender equality had been achieved.
No, it’s not a scary time for men
Statistically, our justice system has a tendency to believe men who deny rape or sexual assault allegations — even when we shouldn’t.
Whitworth should be providing basic feminine hygiene products
So, not only are female students and staff being charged more than twice as much as grocery store prices (for a lesser product) in the event that they need a tampon while on campus, they may also have to search several buildings on campus before finding one.
We can’t just “believe women” in assault cases
As a woman, it is honestly a bit insulting to me that if I accused a man of sexual assault I would be believed so readily because of my gender.”
Intersectionality hurts feminist causes- but it’s worth it
Intersectionality absolutely does make the process of reaching the goals of the feminist movement slower. But that’s not the whole story.
Dead feminists in living color
by Jordan Coleman | Staff Writer The Bryan Oliver art gallery contains a new exhibit that opened on Feb. 6 called “Re-Sisters: Books and Broadsides…
Why we need the Women’s March
by Abby Nye The first Women’s March was held on Jan. 21, 2016. The march was organized in response to President Trump’s inauguration. The march…
Feminism is a right, not an attack
by Abby Nye In 1837, French socialist Charles Fourier coined the term “feminisme,” or “feminism” in English. Fourier defined “feminism” as the advocating for the…