Because lord knows women don’t know how to drive. And they certainly can’t be trusted to park if the spaces aren’t decorated in so-called “girly” colors. No… I’m not kidding. A Chinese shopping center in the Hebei province has built a car park designed particularly for women. The objective being to make the spaces wider [...]
Dominant discourse within the institution of religion tends to paint an image of women as docile servants of man and the lord. This is why religion, for the most part, makes me squeamish and uncomfortable. I just can’t get down with the idea that women are a bunch of damsels in distress.
Too bad Sheila [...]
Television is, among other things, a representation of what the people think. This is a beautiful thing, where we can see emotional, intricate dramas or comedies based on situations that are on the minds of many. However, sometimes the reverse happens. Sometimes, TV is used to make an idea for people to think. This includes [...]
This has been an exciting week when it comes to men, masculinity, and feminism. From so called “men’s rights” groups, to male feminists strategizing about ways in which masculinity can be redefined; the male-feminist hype has definitely surfaced. I’ve always operated from the assumption that men are completely capable of being feminists. Hell…i’m a feminist. [...]
News wise, there’s a lot going on this week. Chicago isn’t getting the 2016 Olympics, researchers found that women choose shoes that aren’t good for their feet (DUH!) The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its cost projections for the current incarnation of health care reform. And, on the heels of yesterday’s meeting [...]
I realize this post is probably beating a dead horse, seeing as most feminists probably already suffer from unendurable squeamishness at the thought of a PETA advertisement. Regardless, I felt compelled to talk about their recent fat-shaming campaign. In an attempt to protect the lives and rights of animals, PETA has consciously chosen to [...]
Rape Victims Told Alcohol May Cost Them Compensation – The Guardian
Anti-choicers Unhappy With Their Elected Officials – Choice USA
Dr. Tiller’s Important Job – New York Times
Holla Back: How to Confront Catcallers – Mother Jones
The Science of Sexism – Feminist Law Professors
The Splintering of the Pro-Life Movement – RH Reality Check
Raising Feminist Sons – The F-Word
The following is a cut and paste dialectical discussion about sexism in the LGBT community. The players are me and me, with some borrowed quotations from some fellow dudes for choice. This is part 1. Please, extend the discourse.
Q: In what ways have you seen or experienced sexism in the greater LGBT community?
A: Lots of [...]
It has been sixteen years since the conception of the Don’t Ask Don’t tell policy, initially implemented by Clinton in 1993. Now, more then ever, this policy is under extreme scrutiny as people are contesting the policy as outdated, discriminatory and in dire need of change.
As a quick background for those who may not [...]
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