Stitch’n’Bitch brings relaxation and solidarity
UBC law students have found a place of refuge this exam season, where they can be themselves, have open conversations and cross-stitch together.
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feminism
Philosophers’ forum proposes marriage a tool to control women
Marriage as an illegitimate concept that was forced upon women by men to diminish their authority was the subject of a Langara philosophical forum Thursday.
Art for every ‘body’
The latest exhibit at a local gallery is an opportunity for artists who identify as women to empower women to reclaim the narrative of their own bodies.
Vancouver councillor calls for removal of gender biases from bylaws
A Vancouver councillor is calling for the removal of gender biases from the city’s bylaws that make it illegal for more than five women to live together.
Vancouver groups make submissions at closing of MMIWG Inquiry
Reported by Kelsea Franzke
Unreliable and incomplete data suggesting that 3,000 Indigenous women and girls have gone missing and been murdered across Canada is a gross underestimation, according to one advocate.
Chief Kupki7 Judy…
Video: Vancouver group is tackling male privilege one necktie a day
Reported by Laura Brougham
Tynan Rollo is using a necktie to raise awareness for male privilege, and to raise money for Women Against Violence Against Women.
Rollo heard about "Octieber" last year, and used it to raise awareness…
Students write Canadian women artists into ‘herstory’ with Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Students are helping rewrite history by adding to the Wikipedia pages of female artists in Canada.
Are Halloween costumes too sexy?
Sexy Halloween costumes have sparked a debate among women about what is sexy and what is sexist.
Some women embrace Halloween as a time to dress sexier than usual while others feel that racy costumes promote a negative female image.…