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Female pop-culture icons, women in the media and the depiction of women in the entertainment and pop culture sphere.
The United States of Zelina
Even now, many hours later, I'm still so over the moon over this! I said it before, and I'll say it here. The mission regarding the instillation of the Women's Intercontinental and United States Championships in the end of 2024 was to give chances to the women who were lost in the shuffle for so long. Despite WWE having a very deep women's roster, only a select view are valued when it comes to the top titles. Fans had been begging for midcard titles for the women for a long time, and we finally got them. The titles were introduced in the fall of 2024, and on Saturday Night's Main Event in December 2024, Chelsea Green became WWE's first-ever Women's United States Champion. A month later on January 13, 2025, Lyra Valkyria became WWE's first-ever Women's Intercontinental Champion.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Viva
Bologna Singles' Bridge has its own Official Cocktail
Bologna in particular and Italy in general have a New Cocktail. Its name is Parsifal and is the original Creation by Chief Barman Celestino Salmi who decided to tribute Bologna Singles Bridge with a fresh, delicate and violet-coloured drink that got launched during the ‘Parsifal Cocktail Party’ last Friday 11th April at Caffè & Tortellini Lounge Bar in Bologna.
By Press Ro. Re.12 months ago in Viva
Busting the Biological Clock Myth: Empowering Women’s Choices
The most well-thought-out advice provided to women of this generation seems to be, "Have a baby when you are ready to raise one." But nobody discusses how to get there. One has to prepare for pregnancy only when one is ready financially, emotionally, and physically, as feminist discourses remind us. But due to your "ticking biological clock," this has to be done in a hurry. There was always pressure on women to bear children.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Viva
Aviation Safety
Aviation safety is one of the great success stories of modern regulatory oversight. Over the past few decades, commercial aviation has become the safest mode of transportation, thanks to rigorous regulations, continuous technological improvements, and the collaboration of experts from various fields. However, recent political maneuvering threatens to undermine these hard-earned gains, turning aviation safety into a partisan issue rather than treating it as the essential public concern it truly is.
By Horace Wasabout a year ago in Viva
Women You Dislike Are Allowed To Be Victims
Awareness of women's experiences with domestic violence and abuse have come to the forefront of cultural discourse in the last decade. The #MeToo movement changed the way the media and society at large respond when a woman makes an allegation against a famous man. Overall, this has helped reveal serial abusers in prominent roles, but what happens when the accused is a well-beloved man? And, perhaps the accuser an unlikeable woman? The response becomes more complicated and uglier than normal.
By Alisan Keeseeabout a year ago in Viva
Free Wi-Fi for Every Household in South Africa . AI-Generated.
Free Internet Access: Considered a Basic Human Right Finland and Estonia treat internet access as a basic human right, making it free or highly affordable for their citizens. This has huge social benefits, from better education and job opportunities to easier access to government services. In Finland, public Wi-Fi and affordable broadband help people stay informed and connected, while Estonia’s digital-first approach makes everything from voting to healthcare seamless.
By Leonard Claassensabout a year ago in Viva
Pros and Cons: Trish Stratus' Constant Post-Retirement Appearances
It's been a minute since I've done a "Pros and Cons" story regarding the world of wrestling, and with the Elimination Chamber event looming, this is a perfect time to discuss something that's been on my mind: WWE's constant need to involve Trish Stratus in things, especially if said things are in Toronto. Now let's make one thing clear. Trish is a legend and icon in women's wrestling; a woman who started out as a fitness model before making her debut as a villainous manager. Had very little (if any) in-ring experience, yet evolved and became one of the most known names in WWE's Women's Division. Seven-time Women's Champion. That's a big deal.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Viva
Feminist Vigilantism in Action: The Inspiring Story of Gulabi Gang. Content Warning.
The pink-colored house is in the secluded town of Attara. In a humble look, there are hundreds of women visiting the house every year due to all sorts of reasons, e.g., dowry demands, domestic violence, illegal harassment of family members, etc. All the common people do not know about it. One of the largest, most powerful, and most influential feminist vigilante organizations in the world has its base here.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Viva
Reviewing the 2025 Women's Royal Rumble Match (and My Hopes for Future Events)
Amazing, isn't it? Once upon a time, the concept of a Women's Royal Rumble match sounded impossible, like a pipe dream, like a fantasy. Here it is, the first day of February 2025, and it is Year Eight of the Women's Royal Rumble Match. The whole thing started with the 2018 event; Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch were the first ever entrants, and the first winner was Asuka. We've seen a lot of wild moments since then, and some emotional surprise entrants as well. I still carry all of the heartfelt emotion from three years ago when Melina finally made her first Women's Rumble appearance in 2022.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Viva
