Kate found this post, where an editor from Feministing is sharing her story about her past being a dancer and dealing with her negative perceptions dancers bodies. It was great to hear someone step up and say they have participated in talking about negative things about their and others bodies but trying to change that for not only herself but show by example for other dancers.
HannahGrace found a blog from one Catholic women urging the new Pope to finally allow for the ordaining of women priests. She claims that the church can’t move forward AND keep up their anti-woman traditions.
ImaginerHerstory is glad that someone else realizes the power of language. Check out this blog post that talks about male centered language.
Kelly J. stumbled upon this article when she was doing research for another class. She never really thought about gender issues regarding public places, but this idea of the changing table only in the women’s restrooms not only limits father’s from changing their children, but also assumes the the women will automatically be the ones changing and caring for the child as well.
FemOnFire found this statement of support on geekfeminism.org, for Adria Richards, a woman who spoke out about inappropriate sexual talk that made her uncomfortable at a recent conference, and has been getting a response of harassment for it.
jgrand50 found this article about changes coming in India. The heavily publicized New Delhi rape cases have set off huge chances in public opinion and outcry.
Devystation enjoyed this powerful message about the recent stir in conversation about rape culture.
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