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What is Feminism?

3/28/2017

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      Nowadays, most people can agree that the word "feminist" is overused. More often than not, when a word is overused, people start shape it to their own meaning. Many people see feminism as what it is defined as, which is: “the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.” On the other hand, there are also many people who see feminism as an act of calling out all men and stating that women are the superior sex. Putting one gender on a podium is not what feminism is about. People who do believe that women are better than men are not considered feminists and shouldn’t be associated with feminism at all. Valuing one gender over another is still considered sexism, even if the context is different than what’s expected. Although the term "feminist" is overused in modern culture, it is a word that has incredible strength and relevance in our society and should never lose it's true meaning. 




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Camille : Book Recommendations

3/3/2017

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Nowadays some of the best stories are told through books. Books spread positive messages and one author sharing their story can make an impact on countless lives. Here are two books that I recently read and think should be shared with the world.

Swing Time - Zadie Smith

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​In this novel, Zadie Smith tells the story of friendship and family history. I think this book shows that when we meet people, we always meet them for a reason. And we can always learn something from the people surrounding us, even if we only interact for a second. This book is nicely written, and because it was published just last year in 2016 it includes many concepts and ideas that I think most people can relate to. 

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou

This classic novel is one of the seven autobiographies of Maya Angelou. In this novel Angelou,  a poet, a writer, and an inspiring civil rights activist, tells her story of growing up with her brother in Arkansas and learning to love herself over time. I loved reading this book and think it spreads a great message. Angelou's story is very inspiring and even though it was written almost 50 years ago, it still is spreads a message that needs to be heard today. 

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​“The caged bird sings with a fearful trill,
of things unknown, but longed for still, 
and his tune is heard on the distant hill, 
for the caged bird sings of freedom.”
​- Maya Angelou

Camille Zimmer

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