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Feminism: Girls Supporting Girls

"If feminism means freedom, it means the right to selfdetermination and the right to be multi-dimensional, disorganized, and even incoherent " It is a quote from Lola Olufemi

The author of Feminism, Interrupted: Disrupting Power, defines feminism as a movement for being who you truly are, even when there are imperfections

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In the new age of feminism, the idea of supporting women has been a great concept for most people Women have had and still have it hard when it comes to oppression Therefore, having a sense of support for each other is a great way to combat the suffering that they experience from social, political, and economic institutions that are dominated by men

It seems like a pleasant

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take note of the different opinions, lifestyles, and other factors that may cause conflicts within the contrasting beliefs, knowledge, and personalities of womenandpeopleingeneral Disagreements and arguments rarely happen when a community supports each other and is loyal to their motives, but it is also essential to growth; disagreeing with someone on onethingdoesn’tmeanthatyou disagree with them on everything Whenever a woman expresses disagreements with another woman, they receive remarkslike"Ithoughtthatyou were a feminist?" or "What about girls supporting girls?" and other passive-aggressive comments It is now used as a weapon: the idea that if you don’t agree with another woman,you’reabadfeminist Research has shown that women, specifically those who are part of groups of minorities ch as LGBTQ+, black, genouswomen,etc),feela lack of support from other women because they are being spoken about and are not being heard

The intention behind the phrase "girls supporting girls" isn't as healthy as many people think it is; if they blindly support each other, then it means that they would accept and acknowledge the negative traits and opinions of other women instead of criticizing them There are valid reasons to dislike them, especially if they have different beliefs and opinions than other people If a woman is racist, homophobic,transphobic,etc,it wouldn’tbeanoffensetocallher out on her unhealthy point of view

Bell Hooks, a widely known feminist author, has written that women coming together doesn’t havetomeanthatwomenareall the same, that they believe the same things, or that they go through the same things They should acknowledge that they are divided because they must develop strategies to overcome fears, prejudice, and competitiveness

The popular designs and styles of apparel, accessories, and beauty products that are in style at a given moment are referred to as "fashion trends"

Cultural, societal, and economic aspects, as well as the tastes of well-known designers, public figures, and fashion icons, all haveanimpactonthesetrends

One of the biggest fashion crazes, loved by many, is athleisure wear It is a style that combines both athletic and leisure wear This type of clothing is worn not only for working out; it can also be used for regular errands and even formal events It is popular mainly because it offers comfort, is fashionable, and can be worn for all occasions Famous celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Bella Hadid are often seen wearing this style

Another is sustainable fashion Clothing made from organic or natural materials and recycled materials fall under this type of clothing

This is especially popular due to the rise in concerns regarding our environment Its classification is both fashionable and sustainable; take the fashion brand Kotn, for example Kotn makes clothes that are not just resource-friendly but also fashionable

Along with these is the comeback of late 1900s and early 200s fashion, or "Y2K" fashion A lot of people, most commonly women, are big fans ofthistypeofaesthetic Clothing items and accessories such as low-rise jeans and skirts, bucket hats,chunkyshoes, belts,vibrantlycoloredtops, and denim hats and jackets are back in style, and a lot of people are loving them The Y2K style was first popularized by Destiny's Child, a musical group in the early 2000s, and recently brought back to the fashion world by multiple celebrities suchasRihannaandDuaLipa

Finally, vintage fashion, according to industry standards clothing that is 20 years or older is considered vintage In an effort to find these types of apparel or accessories to wear and style, people are now rummaging through thrift stores Clothing pieces that fall under this category are not mass-produced and are considered rare and timeless fashion

Fashion is such an important part of the world that we live in, but many people only consider it a thing to appease the eyes From athleisure wear and sustainable fashion to Y2K and vintage fashion, multiple fashion styles and trends are created so that every individual may express themselves through style and creativity Clothing is part of our basic human needs, but why settle for the bare minimum when you can be fashionable?

Ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, students have only held classes online After nearly two years of quarantine, they finally took steps at their schools once again With this, in mind, many are still wondering how students should act or behave during face-to-face learning Below are the "dos and don'ts" one may keep in mind as they enter their campusoncemore DOpracticeroutines Itrefers to sleeping early and waking up in the morning, exercising, reviewing, and more However, it’s up to you to decide what habits suit you, as these could help you be organized and prepared According to WebMD, having a routine could help our stress level fall since if you have a plan, you’ll feel more incontrol

DON’T break school rules Though somemaythinkthatthisiscommonsense forstudents,mostofthemarestillunaware that they are violating rules, or rather, not followingthempurposefullyin ordertogainpopularity

Remembertoalwaysthink beforeyouact,asitdoesn't onlyaffects others and your school, it mayalso have a negative impact on your ego or reputation

DOtakecareof yourself Take breaks, listento music, enjoy,andrelax

According toElonMusk,lifeistoo shortforlong-term grudges Don'tforget to liveup toyour earlyyearsatyour

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