#EmpowerHer

#EmpowerHer: I (A Man) Who Was Raised by Women

WHEN we talk about celebrations, we typically think of them as only necessary when a significant achievement occurs. This, however,…

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#EmpowerHer: Born to be a disney princess, forced to be a strong independent woman

AS A KID, I noticed that boys and girls were treated differently. Boys were free to move around, do whatever…

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#EmpowerHer: The ‘Unlikable’ Women of Gillian Flynn

BLOOD on a woman’s hand is always met with disbelief.  A mother, a wife, a daughter—women are expected to nurture,…

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#EmpowerHer: Misconceptions about Femininity

PINK hues, bows, florals, glitters, dresses, and an overall aura of softness and grace – this is society’s narrow definition…

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Of witches, manananggals, and ghosts: Why the monster is always a woman

THEY warned us about the monsters hiding in the dark. Sharp teeth. Red eyes. Long nails. But no one said…

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