gender roles
A look at the evolution of gender roles, from Leave It to Beaver, paternity leave, female breadwinners and more.
"Some secrets are never buried—only whispered by the trees."
The willow stood alone at the edge of Briar Creek, its gnarled roots drinking from the murky water, its heavy limbs drooping like the sorrow of forgotten years. Locals called it Widow’s Willow, though no one remembered exactly why. They only knew not to go near it after dark.
By Muhammad Saeed9 months ago in Viva
Women
The sad truth is that we are taught from an early age as girls to obey and submit, that we are the weaker sex, and that we need to be hyper-aware of how we appear to others, especially boys. This mindset has been taught since Biblical times, but I think it needs to change. We’ve made some progress throughout history, such as the right to vote and the right to own property. Yes, in 1848, women couldn’t even own property.
By Lindsey Altom9 months ago in Viva
“The Personal is Still Political”: Why Feminist Rage Is Righteous, Not Radical. AI-Generated.
We’ve Been Told to Lower Our Voices Be polite. Be patient. Be nice. We’re taught that a woman’s worth is measured in how softly she speaks—even when she’s hurting. Even when she’s angry. Especially when she’s angry.
By Elena Vale10 months ago in Viva
