An Interview with Iranian Students’ Association VP, Parishad Kavyani
I had the pleasure of interviewing Parishad Kavyani for Women Empowering Women. Read on to learn more about the situation in Iran and the best ways to support Iranians.
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Tag: equality
The Unfair Judgement of Female Characters
As an audience, we have to stop and ask: why is it that we judge female characters so harshly compared to male characters?
Why it’s not “Just Hair”: The History of Discrimination Against Black Women’s Natural Hair
Touching of my curls without consent and being told that I looked better with straight hair is a universal experience of black and mixed girls growing up in primarily white spaces.
The Effect of White Supremacy on the Judicial System
Underneath is a system so deeply entrenched within our society that we tend not to notice it. This system revolves around a series of biases, more specifically the biases that exist within the police and justice system centering around ideas of “white supremacy.”
#OnlineFeminism
It has been over a week since the world has celebrated International Women’s Day. Yet, the hype of female empowerment has not left our digital presence. From blogs covering stories of influential women to media posts outlining the struggles that limit women and girls globally, this year – and arguably this decade – has given immense visibility to the world of women.