BY DEEANNA ROLLINS Define feminism? OK. Feminism is advocating for women’s rights. Or, as Emma Watson said: “Feminism is about giving women choice. Feminism is … about freedom, it’s about liberation, it’s about equality.” Did you see the word breasts written in either of those definitions anywhere? No? Me either. “I really don’t know what my tits have to do with it,” she said. “It’s very confusing.” In early March, … Continued
BY MEGHAN WEATHERALL I am a self-declared feminist who wholeheartedly supports Trudeau’s Liberal government. What I can’t get behind is the change to the national anthem. Women’s rights have improved drastically over the years. During the start of the 1900s women were considered less valuable then a cow. We went from having no rights and being considered an alien in our own country to having the right to vote, own … Continued
BY MICHELLE MAISONVILLE Single? Sick of dating the wrong people? Have you had it with dating? A female empowerment “dating smart” seminar is being held in Kitchener that could help. Dating coach Chantal Heide held her last workshop in Kitchener on Sept. 26. It was a success so now she’s back with another seminar on Nov. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. The seminar will give women a clear understanding … Continued
BY EMMIE SIROKY The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region developed a program for men in 2008 that teaches them about healthy masculinity in today’s society and how to end sexual violence against women. Male Allies against Sexual Violence is a program that shows men of all ages how to respect women and explains how feminism (the advocacy of equality of the sexes) benefits both genders. “If you want … Continued
BY LAURIE SNELL If you don’t like something, change it – or so they say. For 22-year-old entrepreneur Amulya Sanagavarapu, that’s exactly what she plans on doing. The Waterloo university student is frustrated by the sexual objectification of women and is using her Kickstarter campaign to promote social change through consumerism with her clothing line Feminist Style. Kickstarter is an online program that provides funding for creative projects without compromising … Continued
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