Feminists
Four female protagonists who display resilience and strength
Arts March 9, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Fairy tales are an opportunity for the audience to delve into a world of adventure. However, stories such as Snow White and Sleeping Beauty typecast female protagonists as “damsels in distress.” These types of plots overlook female accomplishments and fail to provide youth with role models who fight for their rights and dreams. Movies and TV shows have the potential to showcase unique stories by including women from different backgrounds. Below are four movies and shows that challenge the traditional narrative. Akeelah Anderson from Akeelah and the Bee Akeelah Anderson is an 11-year-old Black American…
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Bad sex has nothing to do with feminism
EIC November 9, 2015There are many different factors that cause bad sex. But apart from the lack of consent, there is no one particular element that makes sex bad all the time. This is why I completely disagree with Margaret Wente’s recent criticism…
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