This week at ShoutOut!:
Kate liked this article from Our Bodies Our Blog, which talks about the access to our Abortion Rights. It gives a little background on what is happening nationally and within certain states.
Kelly J. found this post about Mayor Bloomberg that really made her angry. It is so upsetting, she says, that the first thing that this man made a comment about was the woman’s body, and not her opinions or personality.
What’s in a name? Read this article, found by LadyChaotica21, featuring a Florida man who got his license suspended and accused of fraud after he took his wife’s last name. Is this a sign that society needs to progress in terms of surname etiquette? Read here and decide for yourself!
Technology has made it easier to attack people without ever seeing those that they are talking about, unfortunately it can bring about the worse in people and allow them to completely dehumanize a person. Imagineherstory read this post about online misogyny, and comments that, when you’re constantly worried about being attacked online, it’s easier to be silenced.
ElFeministo found this article, which talks about the feminism in the music industry. It’s interesting to read what the differences between independent artists who are open about their feminist stance, and mainstream pop stars who may be reluctant (or in this case forced) to voice their opinion.
Myth debunked! ShamelessFem discovered that apparently sex is not a equivalent alternative to exercise. Who knew? Jezebel discusses our society’s obsession with weight loss and how we attempt to justify all our activities by the amount of calories we lose.
Jgrand50 found this news that Victoria’s Secret is in talks to create a bra to help breast cancer survivors. Is it a good option, or does it perpetuate the idea that women who lose their breasts to cancer are somehow “lesser?”
FemOnFire read this commentary on sexual violence, and our cultural propensity to only validate those belonging to specific gender categories when it comes to sexual assault.
Lastly, HannahGrace was disappointed to read this self-proclaimed baby boomer’s blog, proclaiming that modern feminism has lost
the power of first wavers like Betty Freidan. The blogger says that she won’t
read any more “Works on Women” until feminist writers stop blaming their
problems on patriarchy and start looking for real solutions. Hey, doesn’t that
sound a lot like what we strive to do here at ShoutOut every
day?
the power of first wavers like Betty Freidan. The blogger says that she won’t
read any more “Works on Women” until feminist writers stop blaming their
problems on patriarchy and start looking for real solutions. Hey, doesn’t that
sound a lot like what we strive to do here at ShoutOut every
day?
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