Posts in Raves
Validation in the Eyes of Men

Being a Romantic (the noun form, not the adjective), I've spent much of my life receiving validation through the eyes of men. By seeking self-worth from potential love interests, there emerges a toleration for “praise,” irrespective of whether its manifestation is right or wrong.

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RavesKate Nortonsophia
We Need to Talk About Sex Work

What I find so interesting regarding sex work as a taboo subject is that sex work is consumed daily by so many men and women. How is it possible that sex workers are often criticized for their career choices, while viewers consume their content daily and continually fetishize their work?

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RavesKate Nortonmaddy
Women Belong on the Court

The weight room disparity at this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament was just the tip of the iceberg. Women have been fighting for a right to be heard and be present for years, and women’s sports are calling for change.

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RavesKate Nortonemma
Call Me a Bitch

I am saying no because I don’t want to go home with him. Because I do what I want to do. Because I respect myself. You can go ahead, call me a bitch, but I can save some time for you and do it first. I’m a bitch. That bitch. A bad bitch.

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RavesKate Nortondevin
Don't Change For Love

The moment we begin to feel invalidated by an app based on follower count, number of comments, or number of likes is the moment we lose our self-worth and identity. We are allowing our profile to become our opinion.

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RavesKate Nortonmadi