Know what protects you: A guide to Philippine laws on women
As much as we would like to believe that our society is on its way towards being a safe and respectful environment for women, the numbers quite disagree. According to…
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Bella Thorne released her nude photos after getting threatened by a hacker
It’s 2019, and women’s bodies are still used as tools for shame or control. Bella Thorne is not here for it. After a hacker threatened to release nude photos of…
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Miley Cyrus responds to trolls who think she deserves to be harassed
All over the world, it seems consent is still largely a concept that’s too difficult to grasp. Miley Cyrus’ recent trip to Barcelona shows this much. In an upsetting clip…
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Here’s why we still need to talk about the Pisay controversy
For young scholars, there’s a certain air of prestige attached with carrying the name of Philippine Science High School or Pisay. I know this because I came from the institution.…
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Joe Biden shouldn’t be president, he can’t even say sorry to Anita Hill
“Sorry,” it seems, is a word foreign to Joe Biden. Following his non-apology to accusers of inappropriate touching, the former US Vice President and now presidential candidate is in hot…
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Unpacking stereotypes against women in the workplace
Respecting a person, regardless of their gender and sexual orientation, should be common sense. Sadly, not everyone knows this, especially when they’re talking to a woman.
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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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Are Aziz Anzari’s reflections about sexual misconduct enough to redeem him?
So, full disclosure: I was a fan of comedian Aziz Ansari. I loved his performance in the series Parks and Recreation, plus, he cited himself an ally of the feminist…
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What Sarah Silverman’s anecdote of casual misogyny teaches us
Recently, comedienne Sarah Silverman shared an experience on Instagram about her “sh*tty” mammogram appointment. She said that her radiologist applied the gel on her breasts without wearing gloves, and “when…
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Why I fear seeing men walking behind me
Several men will surely play the “not all men” card and say they don’t intend to threaten any woman. As one Reddit user ranted on the platform, “What is wrong with just walking normally and minding your own business? If a woman (or anyone really) feels threatened by my existence, then thats really their problem and [I shouldn’t] be expected to cater to anyone’s irrational fears. If anyone is an [a**hole] in this scenario its the person making judgments on other people’s appearance/gender.” (Wow, who hurt him?)
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