gender roles

A look at the evolution of gender roles, from Leave It to Beaver, paternity leave, female breadwinners and more.

Feminism Is Not a Vibe—It’s a Responsibility. AI-Generated.
We made feminism look good. Maybe too good. We turned it into pastel slogans and crop tops with “GRL PWR” splashed across the chest.
By Elena Vale10 months ago in Viva
Feminist but Feminine: Why Loving Lipstick Doesn’t Make Me Less Woke. AI-Generated.
“You don’t look like a feminist.” The first time someone said that to me, I was 17. I was wearing a vintage blouse, winged eyeliner sharp enough to cut a man’s ego, and patent leather heels that clacked like punctuation marks on the school hallway floor.
By Elena Vale10 months ago in Viva
The Myth of the Strong Woman: Why Softness Is Also Power. AI-Generated.
They Called Me Strong. I Thought It Was a Compliment. I used to wear “strong woman” like a badge of honor. It sounded like power.
By Elena Vale10 months ago in Viva
The Feminine Urge to Disappear: On Shrinking, Silencing, and Finally Taking Up Space. AI-Generated.
It starts early. Before we have language for it. Before we even understand what power is, we’re taught not to hold it.
By Elena Vale10 months ago in Viva
I’m Not Angry—You’re Just Used to Me Being Quiet. AI-Generated.
It started with one sentence. And the room changed. It was just a sentence—soft-spoken, deliberate. I wasn’t yelling.
By Elena Vale10 months ago in Viva
The Good Girl Trap
I was taught to be a “good girl.” To smile politely. To help my mom in the kitchen while my brother rode his bike outside. To be the one who volunteered to clean up after dinner. To never raise my voice. To get straight A’s but never brag about it. To be competent but not bossy. To be nurturing but not needy. To take care of others before thinking of myself.
By Opinion10 months ago in Viva
The Strength Within
In a small village surrounded by green hills, lived a woman named Asha. She was known for her kindness, her bright smile, and the way she helped everyone. People came to her for advice, for help with cooking, for caring for babies, or even just a warm cup of tea.
By Nihal Khan10 months ago in Viva
Alcestis and the Veil of Patriarchy
Alcestis Euripides’ Alcestis is mistakenly interpreted as a tragedy about love and sacrifice, where a devoted wife willingly dies in the place of her husband, only to be later brought back from the dead by Hercules.
By Sergios Saropoulos10 months ago in Viva
Busting the Biological Clock Myth: Empowering Women’s Choices
The most well-thought-out advice provided to women of this generation seems to be, "Have a baby when you are ready to raise one." But nobody discusses how to get there. One has to prepare for pregnancy only when one is ready financially, emotionally, and physically, as feminist discourses remind us. But due to your "ticking biological clock," this has to be done in a hurry. There was always pressure on women to bear children.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Viva
Why Elon Musk takes 4-year-old son to every meeting. Xtension or X-factor?
Grimes, a singer and Elon Musk's ex-partner, could not stop crying when she watched the movie Dune (2021). In the character of Paul Atreides, the son of the ruler who was destined and burdened to rule and save the planet without a choice, she saw her son she had with Musk, X Æ A-Xii, also known as X. This fear stemmed from Musk's choice of X as his protege, his companion and his cuteness prop everywhere. The 4-year-old X has accompanied his father to the Oval Office and in meetings with astronauts and Prime Ministers and Presidents across the world. He might just be Musk's "heir apparent", but there is more to why Elon Musk carries his son everywhere.
By Venu11 months ago in Viva
Viva Examination
The viva examination is a critical part of academic and professional assessments, often determining the success of your research or studies. Unlike written exams, a viva requires you to present and discuss your work orally. Success depends not just on your knowledge but also on how well you communicate it. Here are key strategies to help you prepare effectively for your viva.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Viva
Empowering Women: Women’s Day 2025 and the Road Ahead
Women’s Day 2025: Celebrating Progress and Accelerating Action International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, observed on March 8, is more than just a celebration — it’s a global call to action for advancing women's rights and promoting gender equality. This year’s theme, "Accelerate Action," underscores the urgency to tackle persistent challenges while building on the progress made over the decades. As women around the world continue to break barriers in politics, business, sports, and society, Women’s Day 2025 serves as a reminder that while milestones have been achieved, there’s still a long road ahead toward true equality.
By Madi Speaks11 months ago in Viva