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Women fight for their place in sports media
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Only 38 percent of women are sports photographers, while the other 62 percent are men, according to Zippia.com. Throughout history, the photography and sports media industries have been heavily dominated by men. Women have fought for a place in sports media and continue to work to create more gender equality within the industry. Katharine…
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You are more than “just a girl”
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I have often found myself in situations where I hear girls my age discussing their dreams of becoming a stay-at-home mom and “marrying rich.” I find this unsettling for many reasons, mainly because I fear that most people do not realize the reality of being a stay-at-home mom, and have been sold this idea…
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Mockery erases women’s individuality
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If you ask any woman, I am almost certain that she will be able to conjure an instance in which she was ridiculed for her hobbies or interests. As someone who has gone through their fair share of “cringe” phases, I myself am no stranger to being made fun of for and then feeling…
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High school students’ future will be shaped by the next four years
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In 1848, the first Womens’ Rights Convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. In 1887, Susanna Salter became the first woman mayor in the country. Almost 30 years later, Jeannette Rankin was elected as the first woman in Congress. In 1920, after 72 years of struggle and perseverance, the 19th Amendment of the…
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Feminism still inspires and enrages many
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As a feminist, I am proud to stand beside the millions who have fought for my rights and the rights of every other woman. I hope to teach the true meaning of the word and explain how it has been constantly woven throughout the fabric of our society. Feminism is, by definition, “the advocacy…
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Women lead larger gothic roles
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Upon typing “gothic literature themes” into Google’s search bar, a list of topics can be spotted. Among them, you can catch the not-so-surprising theme of “women in distress.” Of course, considering the gothic genre peaked in the late 18th century, the concept of emotional insight in women was yet to be seen just as…
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Her-story made in St. Paul, Minnesota
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On Jan. 9, Nelsie Yang, Rebecca Noecker, Cheniqua Johnson, Hwa Jeong Kim, Saura Jost, Anika Bowie and Mitra Jalali were sworn into office at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota. All of the members are under the age of 40, three are newcomers, and the majority of them are…
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Women in history are inspirational
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From a young age, learning about women in history was inspiring, as they showed me how to use my own power to create a legacy for myself. In third grade we were supposed to give a report on a person in history. While dressed up as that person, we were supposed to stand in…
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Protesters march for female reproductive rights
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On Saturday, Oct. 4, a march to protect female reproductive rights was held at Ventura County Hall. The protesters held various signs that read “Reproductive Rights are Human Rights,” “Keep your laws and paws off my body,” and “I support a woman’s right to choose.” Many different people spoke out to the crowd about…
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The celebration of women’s history must be intersectional
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This March marks the 35th annual celebration of National Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to reflecting upon women in history and uplifting the women of today. However, intersectionality is often lacking from every celebration of women’s history. The only way to truly celebrate women is if we celebrate all women: trans women, women…