One of my friends recently became interested in feminism and has actually begun taking women’s studies classes and a lot of that is due to a lovely book that I had to pick up too. “The Chalice and The Blade” by Riane Eisler is not a new book nor it is necessarily an easy read. […]
Read More Read This In All Your Spare Time….!I am behind on my schoolwork this week and it is all Dexter Morgan’s fault. Not only have I neglected my studies, but I’m pretty sure the library’s media desk has been disturbed by my frequent visits and addict-like insistence that they give me the next disk, NOW. Even as I write this, I fight […]
Read More Why Dexter Should Murder the MediaWe’ve made it! We’re just about to the midpoint in the semester. If you’re anything like me, then this is the “drop off point” for everything non-school related. The weekly lunches with friends slow down and the study sessions pick up. This is also about the time when I really start wishing life had one […]
Read More Feminist MidtermI think I can say with confidence that it is no surprise to my friends and family that I am a feminist. I am often vocal about my political and philosophical beliefs, given the right setting. But I only bring up politics if I feel I’m in a group of people that I know will […]
Read More Labels & FeminismI was recently shown this video of a local news anchor taking a stand. If you haven’t seen the clip, I would highly recommend it. In the news segment, Jennifer Livingston, morning anchor for LaCrosse, Wisconsin’s CBS station responds to a letter which criticizes her appearance of being overweight. The letter states “surely you don’t […]
Read More Media Portrayal and BullyingI met Amber Logsdon one chilly February afternoon last semester while hanging out with a group of friends. It wasn’t long before the two of us drifted towards each other, curious to meet the one odd face out, and got to talking. Now, months later, we’ve found ourselves sitting in Carrier Starbucks with two hot […]
Read More Feminist Roots: Know Your On-Campus Feminist!This week, Femistorian enjoyed this article, which debates whether or not feminist are man-haters. Do our readers have thoughts on this? Jgrand50 recommends this take on an old classic, an interesting and disturbing look at an iconic photograph. Do viewers think that these new details make sense? Hannah Austin LOVED this perspective of the presidential debates, […]
Read More Links Round-Up!But there’s only a million reasons the penises of the world shouldn’t be making laws about body parts they don’t have. Was that an antagonistic statement? Definitely. Was Democratic Congresswoman from Michigan Lisa Brown going for shock value when she used the term “vagina” on the floor in June 2012? Maybe. When faced with restrictive […]
Read More I’m Sorry You’re So Interested In My Vagina…As I sit here on the eve of my LSAT, I can’t help but reflect on all the women who have inspired me during my lifetime. Maybe it’s because I can’t sleep with such an important even looming over me. Or, maybe it’s because these women have helped me get where I am right now […]
Read More Totally Awesome Women: On the Eve of My Impending DoomIn light of this article promoting traditional, heterosexual, 1950’s style marriage, here’s a few thoughts on why you should marry or not marry anyone you want to: 1. Breadwinner: If you choose to commit to a nontraditional man or woman, they’ll likely be totally fine with you keeping your job. They will expect you to […]
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