As a kid, whenever I was told I couldn’t enter a temple when I am on my period, I used …
I Used To Hate Being A Woman
We have all been through this phase where we hated being women. Some of us unfortunately still do. Being a …
Sexism In Schools: Reinforcing Patriarchal Values
Sexism means discrimination based on sex or gender or the belief that just because men are superior to women, discrimination …
How India Became Foreign To Me
Since the age of four, I have been travelling to India with my parents. When I was still in grade …
Let’s Get Loud: About Women And Ageism
We’ve all seen the infomercials: the age-defying skin serum, the miraculous eye repair creams. We’ve heard the promises of rejuvenated …
The Modern Feminist Movement: Some Qualms
“I’m a feminist”– this statement, outside of my echo chamber, earns sighs and groans. Oh no, they think. Here she …
How Our Language Shapes Rape Culture (And What To Do About It)
In this emerging (and increasingly, wonderfully radical) political climate, it seems as if we are all changing for the better. …
Virginia Becomes The 38th State To Ratify The Equal Rights Amendment
What “equality” meant for the founders of this country was, without a doubt, something different than what it seemed. As …
Supporting It Doesn’t Always Have To Mean Experiencing It
Supporting your pals is never the wrong thing to do in life. So why assume that I am part of …
What Nike’s Leap Into Modest Swimwear Means For Muslim Women
When I first started wearing the hijab as a young teen, I knew I would spend the rest of my …