5 contemporary inspiring female poets
We need to acknowledge women’s hard work and talent in every field including the art world. The assumption that women find fulfillment simply through marriage, motherhood, and housekeeping lasted for too many years. Betty Friedan’s book published in 1963 coined the term “feminine mystique'' to describe this assumption. At that time, in the western world, women weren’t able to aspire for higher education or a career in any field. The sphere of literature wasn’t any different. Many women writers had to publish their work using a male pseudonym. Can you imagine this reality? Even JK Rowling, one of the most...
What it means to be an ethical and sustainable jewelry brand
It is a huge challenge to jump into the sea of one of the most defying industries and try to dodge the bad practices, trafficking, money laundering, and destruction that inhabit it. But that was the task Wonther chose to attain. Mining is the 2nd most polluting industry in the entire world and, for the time being, almost all the entire jewelry and watches industries rely on it for its survival. Nonetheless, Wonther is committed to change this and create beautiful jewelry pieces, not only in shape but in meaning and purpose as well. And how is this possible? The...
8 reasons to start wearing sterling silver jewelry
Did you know that sterling silver has health benefits? Silver is one of the most reflective metals in the world, so no wonder it’s known for its use in jewelry over the years. The earliest traces of jewelry can be linked to the civilizations in the Mediterranean and what is now called Iran around 3,000 to 400 BC. Its popularity in jewelry spread across the world and it remains present in the fashion world to this day. Sterling silver emerged as the solution to the challenge of working with soft pure silver. It’s an alloy created when 7,5% copper is...
Menstruation and human rights
How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period poverty? What is menstruation? What is the menstrual cycle? Menstruation is the process in which the uterus sheds blood and tissue through the vagina. This is a natural and healthy process for girls and women of reproductive age. In Western communities, this is often called “the period.” It typically lasts 2 to 5 days, but this varies by individual. When a person begins to menstruate, this is called menarche. The age of menarche varies by individual. Menstruation is...