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Fictional Women Deserve Better Too

Fictional Women Deserve Better Too

Faith Fistler, Blogger December 9, 2022

Listen, I’m a feminist second and a proud consumer of cheesy romance first. Romance is one of my favorite genres and if the TV show doesn’t have a cute couple to root for, I’m frankly not interested....

The TikTok Girl

The TikTok Girl

Faith Fistler, Blogger December 9, 2022

The TikTok girl is always put together. The TikTok girl is always showcasing the newest trends on her body. The Tiktok girl’s hair is always done, and her makeup is always right. I see her a hundred...

You Love to Hate Her

You Love to Hate Her

Faith Fistler, Blogger December 6, 2022

Wait, why do we hate her again?  The public has a trend of putting women on a pedestal and then promptly shoving them off. While men not only get the pedestal, but they get a complimentary margarita...

Horror & Feminism

Horror & Feminism

Faith Fistler, Blogger October 24, 2022

Similar to Taylor Swift, horror has a bad reputation. The genre has faced many criticisms over the past decades because of its less-than-favorable portrayal of women and its promotion of purity culture....

Girls are a Girls Best Friend

Girls are a Girl’s Best Friend

October 3, 2022

“I prefer to be friends with boys, they’re less drama.” Was something my 16-year-old coworker said. I couldn’t blame her when I heard it. Girls can be mean, especially when you’re younger. However,...

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