El Estoque

San Jose Women’s March takes place on Jan. 21

Swara Tewari and Tina Low • January 28, 2020

Marchers share their views on politics and the power of mass protests

Not so easy: being a feminist in today’s age

Shuvi Jha • November 24, 2019

How overused platitudes of empowerment oversimplify the feminist movement

Empowered Women Empower Women

Lakshanyaa Ganesh • May 22, 2019

he rise of the 21st Century has brought in a generation that is more aware, sensitive and progressive in relation to issues that have been plaguing our country for years — more specifically, in support...

The S-word: the prevalence of slut shaming at MVHS

Shuvi Jha and Ayah Ali-Ahmad • April 12, 2019

“She was wearing a bralette; what did she expect?” “What a whore; she’s slept with four guys.” “She is such a slut; she deserves all this.” lut shaming refers to the practice...

GEP’s upcoming Sexual Assault Drive

Swara Tewari and Rucha Soman • March 25, 2019

To honor sexual assault survivors, April has been designated as the Sexual Assault Awareness month by the National Sexual Violence Research Center. From April 22 to May 3, Girls Empowerment Project...

Reinforcing feminism in MVHS

Swara Tewari and Rucha Soman • November 6, 2018

Girls’ Empowerment Project discusses gender equality at first meeting

Dear Feminism: A Love Letter to a fierce friend

Lakshanyaa Ganesh • September 26, 2018

Dear Feminism, I remember the first time we met like it was yesterday, only I didn’t know your name or what you stood for at the time. I apologize on behalf of my third grade self, as I wasn’t (and...

Deciphering Feminism

Shuvi Jha • January 29, 2018

Individuals explore the definition of feminism and what it means to be a feminist

We are equals

Maya Murthy • September 24, 2014

The argument for feminism and why it matters

Gender inequality binds men and women to limiting gender roles

Gabriella Monico • September 23, 2014

Emma Watson’s speech at the United Nations is further evidence that men should fight for gender equality

Sadie Hawkins dance: your only chance to ask a guy out…ever

Kristin Chang • February 26, 2014

Get ready, ladies: your day of autonomy is right around the corner.

When did equality become so radical?

Cynthia Mao • October 8, 2012

When we were deciding the special report topic for this issue, we initially shied away from calling it feminism. Concerns were raised that the word would alienate a large part of the student body — but...