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 […]
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The Power of Words
“She’s UGLY!” is what I heard the guy say after he looked over at me. As he and his friend laughed I sat there without showing emotion and pretended I didn’t hear anything. Inside I was hurt, humiliated and most of all embarrassed. I internalized his statement and my confidence plummeted along with my self-esteem. […]
Women in Politics: Toward a More Representative Government
As a woman interested in public service, it can be hard to find uplifting headlines, especially when it comes to top leadership positions. That is why I was happy to see the recent news that New Zealand just elected its third female Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, who is the country’s youngest leader in 150 years […]