Chicanas have played a crucial role within the Chicana/o community as they have been present for every milestone that has shaped the history of Chicana/os in a positive way. As throughout history there has been many testimonios of strong Chicanas who has overcome the boundaries that were set up to ensure the downfall of women… Continue reading Lowriding: A Chicana Community
In many cultures, menstruation is often celebrated as the moment in a young girl’s life where she enters womanhood. Despite it being a regular bodily event, it remains a target of discrimination and embarrassment. Cultural, religious, and social taboos work to reinforce stigmas surrounding the menstrual cycle, shaping how menstruation is both viewed and discussed.… Continue reading Social Stigma Surrounding the Menstrual Cycle
Nationally, Latinx are among the highest-growing ethnic populations and have reached about 62.1 million of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. census. While the fastest growing group, they are also facing higher rates of sexual health disparities at a national level. As the term Latinx is a general term regarding the origin, nationality, and… Continue reading Understanding Sexual Health Disparities in the Latinx Community
The dawn of November 6, 2024, marked a moment of despair etched into my memory. At 3 a.m., I awoke restless, only to see the news that Donald Trump had been re-elected. A wave of fear swept over me, bringing back the anxiety of his first term as an undocumented DACA recipient and queer man.… Continue reading Let Wicked Radicalize You! An In-Depth Analysis of Wicked as an Allegory of Societal Sleepwalking into Fascism
"Period Tax" is the taxation of menstrual and feminine hygiene products that deem them as "non-essential goods." Menstruation is a biological process that women endure, the societal control over these biological necessities for the purpose of profit and control is one that must be addressed. While some public spaces have begun supplying free hygiene products,… Continue reading Taxation on Menstruation
Who are doulas? For those of you who do not know what a doula is essential, they are trained professionals who will offer emotional, physical, and informational support. Typically, when someone thinks of a doula, they automatically think of a birth doula. These doulas specifically will help a woman during and after childbirth and are… Continue reading The Different Types of Doulas
The term ‘no sabo kid’ roots from Hispanic kids feeling a disconnection from their Latino cultural heritage. This derogatory phrase tends to reflect a pattern of cultural neglect due to systematic barriers and societal expectations. Younger Hispanic generations have demonstrated a growing trend of linguistic and cultural disconnection, attributable to factors such as segregation and… Continue reading The Toxicity of the Phrase “No Sabo Kid”
The Importance of Women's Reproductive education By Branden Tepaz Did you know that as of 2022 the percentage of adults in the United States who said they were knowledgeable about menstruation was 52% ? All the while the percentage of adults in the United States who said they were knowledgeable about Menopause was 44%? This… Continue reading The Importance of Women’s Reproductive Education
We all are aware of the violence women go through. For years women have been seen as “easy” targets for aggressors that are typically men. We are put through domestic violence, sexual assault/rape culture, human trafficking, and more. Domestic violence is typically committed by one's significant other. In recent article published by the World Health… Continue reading The Fight Against Violence
As a woman, I believe I have become more conscious of my gender role and what it entails. Beauvoir emphasizes how our status as women is reliant on man since that is how he created the law, which favors their gender, referencing Poulain de la Barre. This is significant because it has influenced the development… Continue reading Understanding Gender as a Performative Act
