A Philosophical And Political Movement The term ecofeminism was introduced in the 1970s to address how the oppression of women is connected to the exploitation of our planet. French feminist Françoise d’Eaubonne is credited with coining the term, as her writing explored how a “masculinist culture” created less reproductive agency for women, harmful rises in …
Romantasy novels have taken the world by storm. Look around any plane or coffee shop and you’ll see so many people (mainly women) engrossed in a thick paperback, its bold cover art featuring the genre’s hallmarks: Red or black roses; swords crossing crowns; dragon wings engulfed in flames; a thorny vine dripping artfully in blood. …
You know when you wake up one morning and smell cool weather in the air? It’s the kind of day when you pull a sweater over your pajamas before making coffee. When it happens, you’d be forgiven for ducking out of work early to shop for a new blanket. And it’s practically your duty to spend your …
What Is Corporate Social Responsibility? As the Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and climate justice movements continue to gain momentum, businesses are forced to address their practices and their values. Does a company’s leadership reflect who they serve when it comes to inclusion? Do marginalized communities feel welcome in a particular shop or space? Are global …
During a recent trip to Target, I found myself in the personal care section (as one does), and I couldn’t believe how many “clean” and “ethical” beauty products were on the shelves. From vegan hair dye to organic makeup — it was as if the big-box store had suddenly turned into a responsible marketplace. “Without specifics or …
As we head into the fall and winter holidays, spending time with loved ones rises to the top of our list of priorities. The holiday season often brings together many generations under a single roof, no matter if it is for a traditional family gathering or popping over for a celebration in your building with …
It happens in the most everyday places, like when I go to the grocery store. I feel as if there is a lump in my throat, and on rare occasions, I freeze, shake, or sweat heavily. They must think I don’t know what I’m doing because my cart is empty. Is this the best cashier line? …
Of the many, many things I was not prepared for when I decided to have a child, the postpartum experience is at the top of the list. I’m not talking about the sleeplessness, breastfeeding struggles, being touched out, or general terror of suddenly having a helpless little person entirely in our care; I’m talking specifically about all …
We sat at the base of the stairs of her family’s Lake Tahoe cabin as my friend’s mom combed her hair, gently weaving the frizz-free strands into two French braids. Swimsuits on, sunblock slathered over our arms and legs, nothing would keep these two eight-year-olds away from a day at the beach. My friend’s mother …
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