Slim thighs, toned arms, flawless complexion, and a smile to top it all off. Everyday, thousands of images flash before our eyes of women with perfect bodies, carefully crafted behind a computer screen. Seeing these images has become so commonplace that we often accept them as normal representations of what women could, and should, look […]
The Power of “Me Too”
There’s nothing easy about sharing an experience with sexual harassment or assault. For many, including myself, it can be a challenge to navigate the range of emotions and thoughts that come up when talking about this delicate subject. However, the outpour of support and courage from the recent “Me Too” social media campaign has offered […]
Challenging inequality, one sleeveless top at a time
When I woke up Friday morning, the last thing I expected to see among viral videos and buzz-worthy news articles was a photograph of Congresswomen making national news. The photograph accompanied an article titled “Right to bare arms: US Congresswomen protest against dress code” from BBC News1. I will admit, having not read the title […]