There is so much shame instilled in women when it comes to the act of sex because women are socially punished no matter how they choose to live their lives. There is a lack of conversation with young girls and women of color about exploring their bodies and sexuality as they develop, which is resulting… Continue reading The Shame of Womanhood
Reproductive justice revolves around consent, especially when addressing the connection between sexual abuse and larger fights for bodily autonomy. Although the foundation of reproductive justice is the freedom to make decisions regarding one's body free from violence or pressure, survivors of sexual abuse frequently experience structural abuses of this right. For instance, rape survivors are… Continue reading The Silent Crisis: How Sexual Violence Undermines Reproductive Autonomy
La Virgen de Guadalupe has embodied as a powerful representation of Chicana Identity by showing spiritual strength, and cultural resilience creating an impact on Chicana culture. La Virgen de Guadalupe is not just any religious figure she is our madre milagrosa who often helps us find strength and empowerment in all moments. Saintly Mother and… Continue reading Representing Chicana Identity: La Virgen de Guadalupe
Were you ever taught sex education in school? Sex education is the teaching and understanding of topics that have to do with sex and sexual orientation. It is the understanding for kids K-12 to learn about puberty, human anatomy, relationships, sexually transmitted diseases, consent, pregnancy, drugs, birth control, and the list goes on. Sexual education… Continue reading The Importance of Sex Education
Since the beginning of time society no matter if it was in north america, south America, or Europe women have always been seen as inferior towards men. Believing they provide nothing to society and are only there to support the males' needs. Due to this Chicanas sought to accomplish from a movement that would to… Continue reading Empowering Mujeres: A Journey through Chicana Feminism
Marianismo has been a taught lifestyle for many Chicana women, it is usually enforced in Mexican/ Chicano and Latino households. The term marianismo was influenced by the Virgin Mary essentially taking the term “Maria” and converting it to marianismo. Along with the religiously rooted term also came rigid expectations enforced on women who were expected… Continue reading The toxicity of Marianismo tied to the life of Chicanas
"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
Amal Najjar This temporary space, making friends and memories that we will remember, encapsulates this moment forever. This physical space is held up by donated and foraged materials consisting of pallets, plywood, school chairs, tables, tarps, burlap, and anything else to enforce a barrier, signifying that outside there is genocide, but in this space, there… Continue reading The encampment— an embodiment of hope
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”
