By Israel Ramirez |Staff Writer| Cursing has become a part of everyday language for many of us. Many argue that women should not curse or swear because it is not lady-like. I argue that if you want to drop the f-bomb, then do it! It is very attractive to me to see or hear women go against traditional standards. Traditional standards meaning: how to act and speak befittingly in private and public settings. I mean, come on, we are in the 21st century; There is nothing more attractive than a woman who speaks her mind. My only recommendation is to just curse with caution, but still make sure to express yourself in a way that indicates, "this is who I am, and nothing can change me." The … [Read more...] about Women who curse are attractive
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Gender as social construct
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Managing Editor| Patriarchy is defined as a system that grants power to men and oppresses women. Our society is male dominated, male identified and male centered. Although patriarchy exists in some societies more than others, is it men's fault that our society as a whole was raised with this mindset? The men in our generation are also dealing with the consequences of a mentality that was created far back in history. The division between men and women was not an evident problem until the United States began its industrial revolution in 1760. In that time period, women decided to stay home with the children while their husbands set off to work. It was women … [Read more...] about Gender as social construct
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