What Do You Think Of Your Looks?
First, since today is my last day at Feministe, I want to say goodbye! I’ve really enjoyed blogging here, and I’ve learned a lot from both my co-bloggers and from the fabulous community of commenters. I hope some of you will visit me over at The Feminist Underground, and at Feminocracy – where I’ll be [...]
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Wheelchair Diaries: An Interview with the Artist
Artist Joan Tysinger was delighted on the day she received her wheelchair, one year ago. She explains that she was excited to finally have the chance to enjoy being outdoors, not having to drive everywhere. Joan says that her first thought upon arriving home was, “Finally, I’ll be able to do what all my neighbors [...]
...read moreGender Policing Hurts Kids
My good friend recently confessed that she wished her eight-year-old daughter were more interested in ‘fashionable’ shoes, lamenting that little Maria always insists on wearing sneakers- even with skirts. “Some day soon,” my friend comforted herself, “Maria will want to be more like a girl – she’ll want to wear make-up, and shoes that compliment [...]
...read moreMassachusetts to Allow Nonresident Gay Marriages!
According to NPR’s Morning Edition: In Massachusetts, the Senate has voted to repeal an old law that has been used to keep out-of-state couples from marrying in the state. The law prohibits couples from getting marriage licenses if they can’t legally wed in their home states. Gay and lesbian couples from across the nation may [...]
...read moreTitle IX “Target”: Science
According to The New York Times: Until recently, the impact of Title IX, the law forbidding sexual discrimination in education, has been limited mostly to sports. But now, under pressure from Congress, some federal agencies have quietly picked a new target: science. Target, huh? Sounds ominous. Reporter John Tierney’s feelings on the matter are pretty [...]
...read moreAn Either/Or Decision: Forcing Women Into a False Choice
“My friends who stay home full-time with their kids aren’t happy, but the women I know who work full-time and put their kids in daycare aren’t happy either. I don’t know what the right answer is.” That comment was made to me on Saturday night, as I sat in a pub drinking beer with a [...]
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Southern Feminists vs. Southern Homophobes: Tied, 1-1
From Feminist Law Professors, here are two stories I’d missed this week – one sad and one happy. First the happy: It seems that Atlanta, GA will soon be replacing “Men Working” signs along highways with “Workers Ahead” signs. The signs will look like this: You can read more about the switch, and about the [...]
...read moreThe Lasting Impacts of Objectification
Have you ever felt a lingering insecurity after being catcalled or criticized about your looks? If so, you’ve got plenty of company. According to this study, the impacts of objectification on women’s self-image can be lasting. Perhaps the researchers’ conclusions won’t surprise many readers here – they found that women often: …come to internalize the [...]
...read moreCNN Spreads HPV Vaccination Doubts
I can’t decide if this is an example of careless reporting, or of intentional fear-mongering. While there is no solid evidence that Gardasil is dangerous, CNN’s article “Should parents worry about HPV vaccine?” seems to be written with the aim of confusing the public into believing otherwise: Gardasil has been the subject of 7,802 “adverse [...]
...read moreOoops, I Dropped My Feminism…
As the newest guest here at Feministe, I’d like to begin by thanking my hosts – I’m enormously excited and honored to be included in this summer’s series of guest-bloggers. For those who are curious about me, you can find an introduction here. The short version is that I’m a regular contributor to a blog [...]
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