Tag: Gender Identity

— Empowerement, Gender Identity, Gender Studies —

Missing the Point: What a Girl’s Anthem Should Not Sound Like

April 19, 2016
Sahar's Blog 2016 04 19 Missing the Point What a Girl’s Anthem Should Not Sound Like Beyoncé

The title seems harsh, doesn’t it?  I know that this the post might get my inbox filled with emails from irate Beyoncé fans, but her song “Run the World (Girls)” still is, in my opinion, part of a series of popular girl’s anthems gone wrong. It doesn’t mean that I don’t appreciate the song.  Quite… Read More Missing the Point: What a Girl’s Anthem Should Not Sound Like

— Equality, Gender Identity, Gender Studies —

Him Wearing a Dress, Her Wearing a Suit: Why the Fuss?

June 2, 2015

Last Friday, Amanda Stenberg went to prom with Jaden Smith. He wore a dress, the internet is up in arms, and I’m confused. Why can’t Jaden Smith wear a dress? Is it for the same reason little boys are told they can’t wear princess themed shirts or pink shoes? This doesn’t make much sense. How… Read More Him Wearing a Dress, Her Wearing a Suit: Why the Fuss?