Posts tagged feminism

Trigger Warning: This article contains discussions of sexual assault. The third and fourth waves of feminism called into question the representation of marginalized groups, bringing …

The 1968 Miss America pageant protest has become an iconic symbol of second- wave feminism, but what led up to this massive dismissal of beauty …

The Archives of Appalachia recently took the initiative to celebrate Women’s History Month with a collection of historic works, including the Jessie Ackermann Papers. These …

First wave feminism addressed women’s suffrage, rights to education, need to end Comstock laws and the early fight against gendered and restrictive dress. The red …

Seán McGirr became creative director of Alexander McQueen, replacing former director Sarah Burton, but his appointment sparked a discussion around diversity in the fashion industry. …

From the rise of second wave feminism to the introduction of intersectionality, the fight for gender equality has taken on many forms in contemporary history …

The Victorian age ushered in the first wave of feminism, which lasted until 1920, and activists focused on gaining the right to vote, creating equal …

The early modern era experienced the Renaissance and Reformation, French and American revolutions and the start of the modern feminist movement. Queen Elizabeth I took …

The one woman-show “Independence: The True Story of Dr. Mary Walker” highlights the military and medical career of a woman during the Civil War.  Actor …

Is it still possible to be a bad witch? In our popular imagination, the witch has abandoned her edge, warts and all, for something much …