Happy Weekend, everyone! Here are this week’s link roundups! eszenyme wants us to read this really great article on how the “world’s ugliest woman” not only deals with judgment from her condition, but how she’s used that judgment to become a motivational speaker and writer about body image. She also likes this article that discusses feminism in […]
Read More Link Roundup!My sister got married on Thursday. That sounds weird, but it’s the truth. My big sister has a husband now. She’s deciding on whether or not to change her last name. She’s inherited a niece and nephew from a family that I literally only just met three days ago.
Read More Feminism and a WeddingRecently I read an article from jezebel.com that brought on a pretty big “DUH” moment for me. In This article, Erin Heatherton, a Victoria’s Secret was being interviewed and someone asked her how she felt about Photoshop and what impact that has had on her. Her response was this, “”I think it’s people’s own prerogative […]
Read More The Fantasy RealityMeet Billy Tipton, a notorious jazz musician of the 1940’s, married five times, father to three adopted sons. Oh, did I mention Billy was also a woman?
Read More A Feminist Book Review: The Double Life Of Billy TiptonThis TAW’s gay rights speech in December, 2011 set the stage for the U.S. and global discussion of gay marriage. Can you guess this politically savvy TAW?
Read More Totally Awesome WomenI have a confession to make to my readers. I, femistorian, have a tumblr. That’s right. I am one of those people who will spend 3+ hours on the internet scrolling through my tumblr dashboard, reblogging photos and quotes until I fall asleep. A few nights ago, I was engaging in this ritual, when I […]
Read More Class and Feminism: The “Optionless” WomanRecent Monday posts have explored some of the Shout Out! writer’s feminist origins or introduced us to some amazing women who are making a difference in the Harrisonburg community. The efforts and contributions of these individuals help us realize that feminism’s work is far from over, and that there are great people willing to do […]
Read More Feminist Roots: An Incredible Story of ActivismThanks to my dad’s job, I was given the benefit of growing up around the world. For two years in high school, I lived in a tiny little south Asian country between China and India called Nepal. A lot of times when I mention it, I am often asked questions about how I liked living […]
Read More Quick Hit: World News to CelebrateAs if we don’t have enough problems. The Titlted Kilt, a chain “breastaurant,” will soon be moving into the old Ruby Tuesday’s location at the Valley Mall. They will be offering beer and Irish pub food, which will be served by entertainers, not waitresses. This key word is how the Tilted Kilt and other Hooters-esque style restaurants avoid lawsuits, […]
Read More Quick Hit: Coming Soon, Sexualization in HarrisonburgThis week: Femistorian wants everyone to read the transcript of the Vice-Presidential debate. Because Joe Biden was hilarious, and the moderator (a woman!) was obviously the winner. JGrand50 brought this to our attention, because it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we need to read a discussion about changing the focus of awareness to finding […]
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