http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/authors/560/emily-liang Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:47:58 -0400 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:47:58 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/589/the-shock-value-of-the-scum-manifesto By Emily Liang - In 1967, Valerie Solanas wrote and self-published the SCUM Manifesto, which called for male gendercide and the creation of a superior, all-female society.[1] This radical manifesto declared that women must “overthrow the government, eliminate the money system, institute complete automation, and destroy the male sex” (Solanas). Sold by Solanas on the streets, it came during a supposedly progressive era at the close of the civil rights movement and the emergence of the anti-war movement. Because of articles like “How to Be a Good Housewife” and television shows like Leave... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:05 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/589/the-shock-value-of-the-scum-manifesto http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/587/the-medias-sexualization-of-female-athletes-a-bad-call-for-the-modern-game By Emily Liang - Since the early 20th century, the feminist movement has made enormous strides to improve the status of female athletes. Prior to the movement’s achievements, female athletes had to play in much poorer facilities, under different rules, and with stricter dress codes than male athletes. Society also largely ignored and discriminated against female athletes, portraying them as masculine and homosexual and further deterring women from participating in sports. After noticing these problems, feminists attempted to reverse these trends and produce better opportunities for female athletes. By advocating... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:06 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/587/the-medias-sexualization-of-female-athletes-a-bad-call-for-the-modern-game