The reproductive right of abortion has become a debate and topic for many people. The medical procedure to terminate a pregnancy is controlled by the government and its regulation of reproductive rights. Within American society, there is a notion called the separation between the church and state. The idea is rooted in the principle that… Continue reading Abortion & The Failed Separation of Church and State
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has been one of the biggest injustices in women’s reproductive rights to arise from the Supreme Court in recent history. It is clear that this decision violates women’s right to privacy and autonomy, involved a large amount of political and personal bias, and will cause far more suffering than… Continue reading The Greatest Injustice in Reproductive Health of the 21st Century
Sterilization and eugenics have a prominent history in the United States. Through the 1900s, several states petitioned and advocated for the sterilization of “undesirable” populations fueled by discriminatory stereotypes aimed primarily at Latinas. As a result, thousands of Latinas were sterilized across America as a form of eugenics without consent. It has had a lasting… Continue reading Latinas and Eugenic Sterilization
We are exposed to contaminants every day, whether its greenhouse gases, heavy metals, microplastics, etc. These indirectly enter our bodies through the use of everyday items, eating, or even just breathing. While these sources of contamination are hard to control due to their abundance, and sometimes naturally occurring nature, there are some contaminants whose production,… Continue reading Transparency for the Presence of Contaminants in Feminine Hygiene Products
As a nursing student soon to enter the healthcare field, I want to make a difference and ensure that I am not participating in discriminatory practices. I hope to better myself and the lives of the patients I encounter.
Every woman you know has a story about their experiences with sexual violence. This can include sexual harassment, unwanted sexual remarks, groping, rape, and much more. These situations can also happen anywhere, no place is safe. Women can experience sexual violence at their work place, home, or in public. Even today with people becoming much… Continue reading Every Woman You Know
When it comes to the issue of sexual violence on college campuses, it's a topic that demands our attention and action. Unfortunately, it's a problem that affects many students, both women and men. It is quite alarming how common sexual assault and harassment are among college students. There are numerous strategies to address sexual violence… Continue reading Making College Campuses Safer
Abortions are not uncommon; it is common knowledge that one in four people who are assigned female at birth have had an abortion at some point in their lives. However, the stigma that still enshrouds abortion is still a threat to the mental health of these individuals. Abortion stigma has been defined as “a negative… Continue reading The Stigma Surrounding Abortion
Despite increasing acceptance of feminism and female sexual liberation, many taboo subjects persist, prompting the need for reflection on pornography consumption in the modern age. The increase in unethical pornographic content such as incest, rape, minors, and the fetishization of certain racial groups and the LGBTQ community raises concerns about the societal impact of pornography.… Continue reading The Feminist Critique of Pornography: Unveiling Ethical Concerns and Gender Disparities
