The Not-So-Crazy Cat Lady Spinster spin·ster /ˈspinstər/ noun an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage. Cat Lady cat la·dy/noun an older woman who lives alone with a large number of cats, to which she
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Breaking Porcelain – Yuyi Lin
At the junction between childhood memories and faint expectations of adulting, adolescent girls experience a distinct hazing process to fit into a mold designated to support our society’s function, specifically characterized by the suffocation of unsaid words in restrained social
Gifted – Zoe Chambers-Daniel
Trigger Warning: This poem mentions self-harm which may be upsetting or disturbing. Gifted Everyone loves you until you become a problem An inconvenience A burden No longer fueled by the work you turn in. The cold medal in my hand
Oppression in Reproductive Healthcare: The Stigmatization of Fat Women – Ahona Chowdhury
When addressing oppressive framework in the medical system, there is scarce discussion on the issues within the realm of reproductive healthcare. One way oppression persists in reproductive healthcare is through the stigmatization of overweight women. Fat shaming and attributing disease
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The Prioritization of Aesthetics Over Health – Grace Li
The introduction of more body types into the media is often applauded as it can help to challenge restrictive beauty norms, increase representation, and spread body-positive messages. However, objectification is perpetuated due to aesthetics being prioritized over personal health through
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