Her Sphere

  by: Rebecca Karenia “All the damage I got isn't good damage.. it's just.. damage. I haven't got nothing out of it and all those years I was miserable was for nothing.” The quote you see above was taken from Diane's monologue from the show Bojack Horseman. The character Diane Nguyen, a 40 year old aspiring writer, was contemplating whether she should continue writing her first book or stop altogether since it does not serve any purpose to all the hardships and trauma she went through. Sounds familiar? Let's dive deep into it! Oftentimes you may find yourself thinking that the trauma you’ve gone through in the past, happens to you for a reason. It must’ve happened with a purpose, right? And so in order to serve this purpose, you forge strength and resilience to become someone different- someone who learned from their mistakes. Someone who knows better about the truth and harshness of the real world. You define your own suffering and give it a whole new meaning so th...

  by: Chesilya Putri My mother once said to me, "Even though life as a woman is often a second-class cluster, you should still live and shine." Back then, I didn't really understand what she meant, but as I grew into a woman who could only rely on herself, I finally did. Women being a second-class cluster means people will try to restrict women from flapping their wings. The worst thing is how passive women are romanticized, violence is naturalized, and revives a culture of mutual support. I know women's hardships don't even come from themselves. Let her be, let her shine, let her be whatever she wants, leave her alone and see how she will bloom and grow. Every woman has beauty, a beauty that is not a debt that she has to pay to anyone. Husband, mother, father, friend, sibling, or anyone. Let her be an independent woman who knows where her life is going, who knows what she wants, and who is firm about her boundaries. Women are not just secondary creatures created ...

by: Tan Triesia Feminism is a series of social, political, and ideological movements that aim to establish and achieve gender equality in all aspects. The feminist movement began in the late 18th century and developed rapidly in the 20th century. Feminism is not just about women, but also about other genders in society. However, there are many misconceptions about feminism. Misconceptions such as feminism being about women vs men are still common. In fact, on the contrary, the main goal of feminism is gender equality. Such misconceptions stem from ignorance. Many misinterpret the feminist movement as a movement of competition between women and men. They often refuse to learn anything about feminism. Here are some misconceptions about feminism:     1. Feminism is man-hatred Feminism is a movement that fights for equal rights for all humans of all genders, not just women. Feminism is about fighting patriarchy and matriarchy, breaking down gender discrimination, and even helping...