Taking “parental consent” to a whole new level
Now if you’re under 18 in some states, you aren’t only blocked from controlling your own reproductive system, but from even deciding what your naughty bits look like. That’s right, Missouri teens might have to get written parental permission to get a Brazilian bikini wax.
...read moreThe Reduction of Iraqi Women’s Rights
Earlier this month, Jill wrote on the reduction of women’s rights in Iraq and generated a massive comment thread between those who believe that the only women we have to worry about are those who come from conservative families. Because all women will be controlled by their families. As someone who regularly blames the patriarchy*, [...]
...read moreIsrael Will Outlaw Anorexic Models
Jacqui sent me a link to this article, of particular interest for her as she works (or worked?) with plus-size models in the industry. The Guardian reports that Israel is in the process of ending the employment of fashion models with eating disorders: This Sunday, a committee of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, will decide [...]
...read moreExtreme Makeover: SCOTUS Edition
How a Roberts confirmation will affect reproductive rights. via Bush v. Choice
...read moreFeminists Vie for Female Submission
Last week, a study was released on female sexual submission that concludes “women, but not men, automatically associate sex with submission and that connection reduces the quality of their sexual experience.” Long stretch, in my opinion, especially since their method of study involved free association with words like “sex” and “oven” (fucking oven?) and came [...]
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