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Published: October 17, 2017

#MeToo: My Story of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault

Women's voices are joining together with two simple words: me too. We are sharing our stories of sexual harassment, sexual assault, attempted rape, and rape. This is my story. | Belle Brita #metoo #feminism

I was 12 the first time. I was in the kitchen with two boys from school, both in my grade, although neither in my class. I was getting a drink when I heard them walk in. I turned around and said hello. One of them leaned over and poked my breast, my beautiful, budding, barely… [Read More]

8 CommentsFiled Under: FeminismTagged With: sexism

Published: September 29, 2017

How Mike Pence’s Boundaries Hold Women Back Professionally

When you exclude women from one-on-one meetings or mentoring opportunities, you limit her career and maintain the old boys' club. | Belle Brita #genderequality #boundaries

“Seriously what’s the appropriate reason for a married person to go out for a meal alone with a member of the other sex (outside of family)?” Back in March, conservative Christian Matt Walsh asked this question on Twitter. Friendship? Discussing doing business together? On the same business trip? Enjoying each other's company? A common interest?… [Read More]

12 CommentsFiled Under: FeminismTagged With: politics, sexism

Published: April 24, 2017

13 Reasons Why Teenagers Need Feminism (Part 3)

In 13 Reasons Why, Bryce doesn't seem like a stereotypical rapist. And yet he is. | Belle Brita

This is Part 3 in a short series exploring sexist attitudes in the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why. If you haven’t already, read Parts 1 and 2 first. Related: 13 Reasons Why Teenagers Need Feminism (Part 1) If you have not already seen 13 Reasons Why or read the novel, this post contains heavy… [Read More]

12 CommentsFiled Under: FeminismTagged With: 13 Reasons Why, advocacy, sexism

Published: April 13, 2017

13 Reasons Why Teenagers Need Feminism (Part 2)

In the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, Tony serves as a guide to Clay, but he also serves as a complex example of masculinity to the audience. | Belle Brita

This is Part 2 in a short series exploring sexist attitudes in the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why. If you haven’t already, read Part 1 first. Related: 13 Reasons Why Teenagers Need Feminism (Part 1) More Feminist Lessons in Netflix Original Series 13 Reasons Why While I try to avoid specific spoilers, obviously there are… [Read More]

6 CommentsFiled Under: FeminismTagged With: 13 Reasons Why, sexism

Published: April 11, 2017

13 Reasons Why Teenagers Need Feminism (Part 1)

Teenage boys in 13 Reasons Why spread a photo and rumors about a girl | Belle Brita

Content warning: Misogynistic language, discussions of sexual assault. This post contains affiliate links.  Am I the only one obsessed with the new Netflix series 13 Reasons Why? Based on my limited data set of Facebook friends, at least a few of you share my strong feelings.   Thirteen Reasons Why started as a young adult novel,… [Read More]

6 CommentsFiled Under: FeminismTagged With: 13 Reasons Why, sexism

Published: January 27, 2017

3.3 Million Women Marched. Now What?

While controversial, the Women's March was largely a success. But what do we do next? | Belle Brita

Last Saturday, between 3.3 million and 4.6 million people around the world participated in the Women’s Marches. This is possibly the largest day of demonstration in US history. Honestly, the sheer number of people willing to demonstrate their commitment to women’s rights astounds me. I feel incredibly encouraged by the success of last weekend. I… [Read More]

22 CommentsFiled Under: FeminismTagged With: advocacy, politics, privilege, racism, sexism, The F-Word

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