Here is an examination of gender inequality in South Korea today from the lens of a Korean-American who grew up without the presence of her father.
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Choice Feminism: New and Hip, but Not Necessarily Good
Choice feminism is an emerging and popular form of feminism in the media, but here’s why we should stay wary of it.
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Purim in the #MeToo Era
Despite controversy surrounding the story of Purim, I argue that there are lessons to be learned from both Vashti and Esther, specifically through the two’s similarities. Originally pitted as opposites, Esther and Vashti both push boundaries to uphold their morals.
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To the Previous Generation of Women: You Were Wrong
Social media has increased discourse on sexual assault, highlighting a generational divide of awareness.
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The Test of “Asianness”
Mixed-race actors Henry Golding and Sonoya Mizuno faced backlash over their casting in Crazy Rich Asians, exposing the difficulty for multiracial people to gain acceptance into their own communities. Caitlin Ang discusses the right of mixed peoples to claim their identities and the problems of multiracial acceptance.
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Why Your Words Matter
Here’s a dive into a text conversation with a friend, confronting issues of rhetoric, privilege, and misconceptions about the feminist movement.
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Feminism in the East: Why We Wear Masks
Via Lim recounts her experiences dealing with stigma and safety concerns regarding feminism in in South Korea.
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Sorry, Not Sorry
Boys are taught to assert their presence, while girls are taught to be polite. Amanda Bello unpacks the feminine “sorry reflex” that results from this gender socialization — and ways to suppress it.
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The Feminist Blockbuster
In her oral history, renowned atmospheric chemist Susan Solomon recounts her experiences leading an important expedition to Antarctica. Read on for Freshman Daphnie Friedman’s breakdown of Solomon’s research on the causes of ozone depletion, and her experience as a woman in science.
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Freshman Tales: Double Standards of Hookup Culture
Freshman Agatha Advincula discusses her experience navigating Penn’s hookup culture and the steps to her realization that embracing sexuality isn’t always empowering.
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