Transfeminism and TERFS: A Clash Between Biology and Ideology

The Bride Price in Afghanistan

The bride price sparked competition between Zeba’s mother and aunt. Whose daughter was worth more? Zeba’s mother won the battle this round, but kept in mind that Zeba’s dowry set the precedent for future daughters.

Birth is a Dream

Maternal mortality and reproductive health are rarely-discussed social issues. Yet, women — mothers — die every day in a silent…

“Brown Face” in Bollywood

India may be the land of diversity, but when it comes to skin color it only prefers one shade, which is fair.

Honor Crimes in Jordan

Honor crimes are nothing new, and neither is the manipulation of religion to justify these crimes.

BY: Molly Lower

Running Alone: The Feminine Art of Weighing Unappealing Options

Honor Killings: The Frightening Reality

Honor violence sheds light on the larger issues of gender inequality, and lack of free choice for women in some of these communities. Women themselves — not families and tribes — should own their bodies.

Undefined Beauty

Society’s unrealistic beauty standards, self image, and the journey toward self-love.

She’s Got Game

Inspire people to go out to support their local female sports teams, and to encourage…

Beautiful in the Morning: The Destruction and Rubble of One’s Own