SCAD ‘ La FemmE
BADASS + DEFIANT SCAD’s radical female Feminist subculture is running hot. Armed with an organized group of stylish, tatted, strong spoken individuals, the feminists at SCAD make their presence known through their diversity, unity and clear message. You can find them on Wednesday nights at Boundary Village feminist meetings or just strolling down Broughton Street.
S H a d e s
Sunglasses are another unique way to express who you are and what you are fighting for. Having bold sunglasses with color and style, will make a statement no matter where you are and will most likely cause people to pay attention. Sunglasses will not only show who you are, it will create the confidence you need to express what you are fighting for.
GRL PWR A unifying characteristic of these ladies is their outward presence. Wearing tank tops, sporting tattoos showing “GRL PWR”, knives and biblical messages, and simple accessories. Their personalities match the style, with a no bullshit flare. Scad’s radical feminists are definitely a force to be reckoned with.
Sunglasses will not only show who you are, it will create the confidence you need to express what you are fighting for.
Sunglasses are another unique way to express who you are and what you are fighting for. Having bold sunglasses with color and style, will make a statement no matter where you are and will most likely cause people to pay attention.
ATitUDE
Attitude is a huge part of showing what you believe in. You have to have confidence and make others agree with feminist rights. Believing in your cause is extremely important and will make others truly believe how important feminism is to modern day society.
An Outspoken Warrior Andrea: What made or drove you to be a part of this cause and start the Women’s Empowerment Club? Sarah: I was approached by a faculty member who’s our advisor, about it, because she knew from all of the projects I did in her class that I was very passionate about social issues and everything. So, she asked me while it was in the works if I wanted to co-found it. We thought that it was super important to not get everyone to be a feminist but we wanted to create a safe space that was open to discussion about literally anything. We wanted to make a safe space for people to feel comfortable, and we wanted a place to educate, like that was our main thing. To help everyone learn about social issues, especially inner-sexual social issues, as they’re often forgotten. I believe that regardless of gender or non-gender everyone stand equal cause were all people. Andrea: Have you had any instances or issues or anything that has either traumatized you or pushed you to be more of a feminist? Sarah: It’s so common, so I don’t even think to them like traumatizing or anything, but I’ve had very degrading moments even still at SCAD. But just growing up, I was sexualized a lot, I’ve been sexually assaulted and everything, so I think it’s just very important to teach and also it’s just nice to hear other people’s stories and know that you’re not alone. Like talking it through and being able to understand your experience because too often you’re left alone and you’re just in shock and you don’t know what to do. Burritos: Right. What’s some advice you would tell someone if they either don’t know what feminism is, or don’t agree with it, or they’re against it? Sarah: Honestly, just talking from an objective standpoint and explaining that feminism is not misandry and it’s not meant to discriminate. And while there radicalists in every form on any belief, that’s not what feminism stands for. Feminism is pushing for the social and legal equality of women, because if you look at the statistics, we aren’t. So you cannot say that “oh we are equal” when we’re not getting paid the same for the same amount of labor. Andrea: Do you think that men and women and all genders can be feminist? Sarah: Oh hell yeah. Literally My boyfriend was like “am I allowed to come to the women’s empowerment club?” and I’m like, “It’s for everyone.” We’re not just empowering women, we’re empowering men to work through issues they have because of the patriarchy. They’re told that being feminine is emasculating and because emotional is toxic.
Having your nails done is always a nice thing to have, especially when your fighting for women’s rights. Advocating yourself is a huge part of being a feminist. Having some nail art is a cool way to show what you are fighting for and advertise what feminism is. Some feminist like to go more bold and resemble tampons or period blood. However other feminist like to be more minimal and put a peace sign or an image of an iconic woman.
The striking red lipstick is a bold iconic feminist statement. Red lipstick is a very powerful image that says a a lot to women about what they are fighting for. Modern day women wear this shade more than any other color because of the way it speaks to fighting the rights for women. Lipstick will always be part of the feminist movement, and will always show a meaning for what it is fighting for.