America is blowing their chance to fight the patriarchy
“Why can’t a woman…be more like a man?” So sang Professor Henry Higgins about his efforts to transform the street urchin Eliza Doolittle into a “fair lady” worthy of high…
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This is my feminist guilt
Preen.ph tackles motherhood sans the rose-tinted glasses. Our columnists L. Juliano, Marla Darwin, Rossana Unson, Ronna Capili-Bonifacio, and Chrina Cuna-Henson tell their personal experiences like it is—at times frustrating, oftentimes confusing, but always enlightening. I am…
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The practice of breast ironing is another proof of extreme sexism
When I was going through puberty and at the stage where I can feel my breasts growing, I honestly wanted to stop it. So every night, I’d sleep in a…
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Female sportscasters have been dealing with sexual harassment on the job for too long
It’s no secret women around the globe often experience sexism and harassment in the workplace. And while it’s true we have seen some improvements in some industries, in sports reporting,…
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Access to menstrual hygiene products is a basic right, not a luxury
Another day, another episode of “men think they’re experts on women things.” During a Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee meeting, US Politician Richard Pickett voted against providing imprisoned women…
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On gender roles in the household: What Marie Kondo teaches us beyond tidying
Marie Kondo is officially a global superstar. The popular Netflix show featuring the charming expert not only provided us with a great method to “tidy” but also an insight on…
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Stop asking Margot Robbie when she’s having a baby
I understand why for some people, “When are you going to have a baby?” may seem like a harmless question. But it’s actually intrusive and sexist. Yes, even for celebrities,…
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Why I’m teaching my daughter marriage is not for everyone
Every week, Preen tackles motherhood sans the rose-tinted glasses. Our columnists L. Juliano, Marla Darwin, Monica Eleazar-Manzano, Rossana Unson, Ronna Capili-Bonifacio, and Chrina Cuna-Henson tell their personal experiences like it is—at times frustrating, oftentimes confusing, but always…
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Pia Cayetano’s brand of feminism coddles the patriarchy
This column may contain strong language, sexual content, adult humor, and other themes that may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised. How does one woman declare…
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A year into #MeToo: How a hashtag changed the world
It’s been exactly a year since the #MeToo movement became full-blown. While it was actually initiated as far back as 2006 by activist Tarana Burke, it had only gone viral…
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Boys will be boys—and Brett Kavanaugh will always be a disgraced judge in our eyes
This column may contain strong language, sexual content, adult humor, and other themes that may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised. So, you know, boys will…
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What’s a wife to do when her husband is accused of sexual assault?
This column may contain strong language, sexual content, adult humor, and other themes that may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised. As US Supreme Court nominee…
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Yes, sexual assault happens even when victims choose not to report it
If you follow international news, you might notice one name keeps coming up on headlines: Brett Kavanaugh. So let’s talk about him. Who is he? Brett Kavanaugh is an American…
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Unpacking Pres. Duterte’s rape joke: Why it reeks of more than just misogyny
So the president made a rape joke. Again. Now, it’s wrong for a number of reasons. The first, and most obvious, being this is a blatant display of misogyny. By…
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Pres. Rodrigo Duterte Has a Crude Way of Expressing Anger Against Female Rebels
In a recent speech, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte made headlines for telling female NPA rebels to not have children. He said that this will only “multiply the human problem.” He may…
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