This summer saw an unprecedented rise in support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Considering the movement on social media, Evie Artis sheds light on the dangers of performative activism.
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Performative Activism and Why the Show Can’t Go On
F-Word’s October Recommendations
If you’re looking for books or podcasts to fill time in quarantine, check out The F-Word’s recommendations!
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Reconceptualizing #MeToo
Sabrina Ochoa reviews the work of two prominent feminist theorists and how their work inspires groundbreaking thought on the state of #MeToo.
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The Breonna Taylor Verdict and Why We’re Not Surprised
On Sept 23, none of the police officers involved were indicted for Breonna Taylor’s murder. Kennedy Crowder delves into how spreading her name across social media may not have had the intended affect.
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Music: Best of October
We update this playlist monthly, and aim to feature a variety of artists, genres, and themes. The goal—to promote music that empowers, excites, and inspires us.
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“This is Dangerous and Made-Up, Like Rape Culture”: Opinions like these have no place on Locust Walk
Penn’s Coalition Against Fraternity Sexual Assault sheds light on their mission to replace fraternities on campus with cultural centers and other student resources.
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NASA’s First All-Female Space Walk: Still A Long Way to Go
NASA’s first all-female spacewalk happened in October 2019, but just how much has the agency progressed in the last 60 years? Irene Yee delves into NASA’s history of gender equality in light of this important moment.
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Vicarious Trauma: Learning to Live with the Pain
Caregivers to survivors of violence can suffer from prolonged exposure to the emotional effects of trauma. Radhika Saxena discusses how this phenomenon affected her experiences as a law student and human rights litigator in India.
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Reviving Intolerance in Musical Theater
Devi Bass explores the nuances of continuing to perform problematic musicals—when the shows are historically significant, directors and cast face tough choices.
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The Rise of the ABG
With her false eyelashes, green contact lenses, and her bubble tea obsession, the Asian Baby Girl (ABG) has become a force to be reckoned within the Asian American community. Vicki Li discusses both the positive and negative effects of this new self-imposed stereotype on Asian American women.
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