Western Feminism is the concept of feminism that surfaced in the United States. The Western perspective often compares the advances of women in the U.S. to the lack thereof in other countries. Western feminists are primarily white and often fail to address issues that apply to women of color and women in third world countries.Continue reading “Western Feminism”
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What Made Maddy Run
The turmoil and death of a college athlete who seemed to have it all I am currently reading the book “What Made Maddy Run” by Kate Fagan. The book tells the true story of Madison Holleran, a young athlete who ended her own life. Fagan took a look inside Holleran’s life by looking at textContinue reading “What Made Maddy Run”
Borrowed Babies
The production of “Borrowed Babies” by Jennifer Blackmer tells the story of Judy London as she reflects on her time as a Home Economics Professor. It takes place in 1982, with constant flashbacks to the 1950s. Throughout the 1950’s Mrs. London brought in orphaned babies to be used as “practice babies” in her Home EconomicsContinue reading “Borrowed Babies”
Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix breaks world record 10 months after giving birth This story is one that has stuck with me ever since I saw it on the news over a year ago. Pregnancy and giving birth is such a beautiful journey, but for professional athletes it can be seen as a threat to their career. AllysonContinue reading “Allyson Felix”
Kobe’s Impact on Women’s Game
Kobe Bryant’s Lasting Impact on Women’s Basketball After the recent death of Kobe Bryant, I was inspired to do a post on his impact on the Women’s game. Not only did Bryant coach his daughter’s travel basketball team, but he was constantly working with women’s basketball players throughout the country. He would answer direct messagesContinue reading “Kobe’s Impact on Women’s Game”
Super Bowl History
San Francisco 49ers’ Katie Sowers becomes 1st female and 1st openly gay coach in Super Bowl history Katie Sowers is the first woman, and person of the LGBTQ community to coach a team competing in the Super Bowl. Sowers played football for over eight years. She offers a unique perspective to the game, making herContinue reading “Super Bowl History”
Kathrine Switzer
Link to Katherine Switzer Article I have seen this iconic picture before, and I have always loved it. This article introduced Katherine Switzer, and what lead her to the Boston Marathon. Switzer had no intention of making history, it was never her goal to be the first woman to finish the Boston Marathon. She simplyContinue reading “Kathrine Switzer”
Field Hockey or Fireworks?
“Kent State ended a women’s field hockey game for football fireworks. Now Teams are fuming. As a female athlete at High Point University I found this story infuriating. It is common knowledge that Field Hockey brings in less revenue than Football. However, this is no reason to why female athletes should feel as though theirContinue reading “Field Hockey or Fireworks?”
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”
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