Tag: International Women’s Day

New film ‘Damsel’ dismantles gender roles

“There are many stories of chivalry, where the heroic knight saves the damsel in distress. This is not one of them,” was the opening line of “Damsel,” Netflix’s latest film released on March 8, otherwise known as International Women’s Day.  Like many during their childhood, I was mesmerized by fairy […]

We should celebrate women all year and promote intersectionality

Photo courtesy of Fotomovimiento, Flickr Women’s History Month has been celebrated every March since 1911. The month-long celebration of female visibility and remembrance for female accomplishments is just another reminder that women are still fighting for gender equality.  In addition to Women’s History Month, March 8 is recognized as International […]