Everyone says that feminist in-fighting is a bad thing. Honestly, I wish more people could admit that it can be rather fun. Let’s face it, familiarity breeds contempt. And after the tenth person who tells you to “read more Dworkin,” you must turn said contempt into a farce, or else your head explodes, utterly ruiningContinue reading “A few thoughs on my feminism, and feminist cage-fighting”
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The Grim Business of Kyle Payne
This week, the feminist blogosphere has been abuzz with news of a blogger named Kyle Payne, an “activist” and so-called champion of survivors of sexual violence who was arrested for invading the privacy of an unconscious woman and apparently asked to leave his university for having child porn on his computer (Gabriel in the commentsContinue reading “The Grim Business of Kyle Payne”
Do you make fun of men who use their charm and looks for personal gain?
Sweet Batman on a pogo-stick. Again? Someone must be an addict for snarky trackbacks from yours truly. I guess there are worse things to be addicted to, but still. Come on. “Madonna isn’t welcome at our garden-party!” Or… something “She knows what she’s doing.” (This is an actual quote from the comments, courtesy of theContinue reading “Do you make fun of men who use their charm and looks for personal gain?”
Rape, Prevention, and Victimhood: Inspired by our Russian colleagues
A male member of the Russian LJ community – Feministki – recently tried to establish a line between victim-blaming and victim-advising. He said he was disturbed by discussions surrounding basic safety, and how they either degenerated into either victim-blaming or accusations thereof. Of course, he later admitted that stereotypes got the best of him: hisContinue reading “Rape, Prevention, and Victimhood: Inspired by our Russian colleagues”
Fun Online Reading For You!
OK, so we’ve been busy improving the features on the Arab-themed magazine (improvements to the general-themed international magazine will soon follow), particularly as it relates to the browsing experience. So, for example, now you can read up on topics featuring Muslim women with all of the related articles grouped together nicely for your enjoyment. AnotherContinue reading “Fun Online Reading For You!”
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