Holiday shopping is problematic for many reasons (hi, capitalism and exploitative advertising!) But if you do plan to give gifts this season, why not stick it to the patriarchy and shell out your hard-earned bucks for thoughtful feminist items? Whether it’s a gift for a friend or yourself, consider purchasing eco-friendly and fair-trade products, or shopping with companies that […]
Author: Gisselli Rodriguez
Gisselli Rodriguez (@gisselli) is an editorial intern at Ms. She is studying gender and women's studies with a concentration in media and journalism.
5 Stars Who Have Taken a Stand for Equal Pay
Last month, Jennifer Lawrence spoke out about Hollywood’s gender pay gap in an essay for Lena Dunham’s website, Lenny. She described her fears of being considered “spoiled” or “difficult” by film industry executives while negotiating her salary for American Hustle, and wrapped up by proclaiming that she was done trying to please others. She’s in good […]
10 Awesome Feminist Films From the ’90s
The 1990s were a decade of witchy fashion, Tamagotchis, glitter pens and pop stars. Although many glorious (or terrible—you decide) trends came out of the ’90s, my all-time favorite was, hello, riot grrrl and other ’90s-era feminisms. During that decade, many artists used film as a tool to critically examine political and social issues using a feminist lens. Although some […]
7 Chicana Feminist Authors You Should Be Reading
I am a woman of color. If you are too, you probably understand my frustration when I say it was nearly impossible to find role models in the mainstream media as a child. I don’t know about you but, that doesn’t sit well with me. As a young Chicana/Xicana, I probably read fewer than a handful […]
11 Badass Feminist Song Lyrics
There’s nothing quite like a feminist anthem to get you buzzing. Whether it’s a song about double standards, sexism or unconventional sexuality, or self-worth, respect and empowerment, these inspiring tunes from the past and present showcase feminism without fear. Click through the slideshow for some badass feminist lyrics to hum in your car, scrawl in your notebook or […]