Sluts and Players

Gender is a social construction developed by humans and their societies. Humans decide what kind of gender roles their newborns…

Intersecting Docile Bodies

Docile. Complacent. Obedient. Managable…Not exactly very positive characteristics. But no matter who we are, how…

It’s a F*cking Bun: The Unnecessary Gendering of Everything

It’s All a Lie: Gender and Performativity

My last article was talking about non-binary gender identities and what those entail…

Close Your Legs! #ManSpreaders

Have you ever noticed how males carry themselves differently than females? In general, “…men and women…

The Body: Punishment vs. Control

Imagine a world in which, in order to get an accurate driver’s license, you were required to have…

Breaking the Silence

“He was curious.” “It was your fault because you did not speak up.” “You deserve the pain.” –What my mother has said to me…

Gender is a role, and we’re all but players

(Sorry, Shakespeare.)

It’s not difficult to come to the conclusion, after reading a bit of Judith Butler and viewing the world around us for only a few minutes, that we all play out our gender roles on a daily, even hourly…

Violence Just May Be The Answer

Although many people approve of and participate in peaceful protesting, violent protesting, on the other…

Man buns? I only like cinnamon buns LOL

Hair is a funny thing.

The Golden Boy…or Girl

I’m Deadly. What would come to mind if I decided to introduce myself in such way? Well, most of us don’t think of one…

Sex or No Sex, Your Body Matters

“I’m not having sex till I get married”

This was a constant ideal that I lived up to throughout my entire high school career, and my friend didn’t get it.

Trained Mind of the Inadequate

Growing up as an Asian American in the United States has taken a large mental strain on my life while…

I REFUSE TO BE A ROBOT…

First off, before I begin this article of me ranting on about how screwed up and two faced this world is, I would like to start off…

THE IDEA BEHIND THE “EMPIRE”

Empire, one of the most known TV shows currently premiering has become very famous for the story line it is portraying…

Deal Breaker

“He has to be funny!”

“He has to be strong to fight for me”

unedited > “edited”

What is the media really selling to our youth?

Size Zero or size four? Can you really tell the difference? Apparently Model list magazine thought so.

Earlier this week, I came across the images of what looked to me like the perfect cover…

Emphasizing My Existence Doesn’t Diminish Yours

On May 11, 2010, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed House Bill 2281 (2010), which prohibits a school district from including in its program of instruction any courses that (1) promotes the overthrow of the U.S. government, (2) promotes racism or…

The things that are never talked about

Since the sixth grade, I have heard the sex talk in different version. From the graphic…

Changing Sex in Entertainment

We all know media and advertising can be detrimental to how women feel about themselves. These…

Gender in School Systems

As a fourth year Liberal Arts college student I am looking forward to graduation this Spring. Before my four years at the university, I never acknowledged gender or gender differences and the impact and expectations are given to students at such a young age. With my diploma I hope to…

When I think about the meaning of if something or someone matters, there are many things that come to mind. It all begins with does that thing or person have a place in this world? Do they have a purpose to be useful for another, or are they just another form of life that will be forgotten? I asked myself, “Why do I matter, or do I matter”? I believe…