"Women’s protest and resistance has a very long history and takes many forms, from consciousness-raising groups in the 1970s to the abolitionist movement in the 19th century to community organizing to working-class protest," Barnard College history professor Premilla Nadasen tells Bustle. "Large-scale marches are just one example."

Southern whites first pushed the concept that black people, and black girls in particular, were hypersexual. During slavery, this idea was used to excuse horrific and violent attacks on black girls and women by white men.

Have you ever wondered why a woman's triumphs are often accompanied by criticism? Whether it's labelling a victorious female as "awkward" or simply "a bitch," don't you think it's about time to unpack why people are so threatened by a girl or woman doing well for herself? To put it in a nutshell, why are successful women called "difficult?"

Ronan and Winslet will star in the romantic drama Ammonite, which is based on the life of fossil hunter Mary Anning. The film will shine a light on Anning's life and contributions to paleontology, which include several significant fossil discoveries off the coast of England.

Some lawmakers in the Michigan House of Representatives want to put a stop to gendered toys in kids' meals. According to their resolution, it's not just about the simple ridiculousness of "boy toys" and "girl toys" and kids and parents being forced to choose, but there are some adverse psychological effects of the toys being divided, as well.

"Urban Dictionary is one must-have resource in this ever changing world. Especially as you get older...Access to the internet means that slang is an ever-evolving, swirling, beautiful chaos that everyone is a part of. However, I was utterly horrified when, by complete accident, I found Urban Dictionary's definition of feminism. And what I read left me angry, sad, and even more aware of how important feminism is, yesterday, today, and tomorrow."

King ultimately admit to intentionally dyeing the woman's vagina, describing it as a "joke," according to the victim. “He said, '... It was a joke,'" she told Judge Michael Grattan. “It was a joke for [my husband.]" He also reportedly told other people in their office about it before the woman returned to work the next day.