This week: Jgrand50 saw that CNN pulled a report that investigated the effect of ovulation on women voting. Luckily, we all were spared the craizness. On a related note, Obama (smartly) continues to push against Rebulicans on women’s issues. His recent speaches attack Richard Murdock’s disgusting comments about rape. Femistorian wants you all to watch this amazing […]
Read More Links Round-UpI 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” WomanThis 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 […]
Read More Links Round-UpI 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 & FeminismThis 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!In 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 […]
Read More 11 Reasons to Commit (or not) to Anyone You WantThis week, Hannah Grace was surprised to learn about the prevalence of online homophobia in this study done by the Institute of Sexual Minorites and Services. She wants to remind everyone to choose their words wisely and not call something gay unless it’s truly queer. Femistorian was seriously disappointed by this new ad campaign featuring Katy Perry. […]
Read More Sunday Links Round-UpIt seems like lately, a lot of us here at ShoutOut! are struggling to find ways to explain feminism to our friends. It can be really hard to get past that initial “oh, you’re just an angry feminazi” reaction that most people have when we even mention inequality, patriarchy, racism, or feminism. So I’m always […]
Read More Explaining ObjectificationIt’s that time again! This week, HannahGrace is disgusted at the weight police online who can’t stop blogging about Lady Gaga being fat. The negative commentary is not just harmful to Gaga, who has discussed her problems with bulemia in high school, but girls everywhere who struggle with body image. Vogue also gets a fail this […]
Read More Sunday Links Round-UpMaybe it’s because I’ve been beyond stressed out lately. Maybe it’s because I haven’t slept much in the last week. Maybe it’s because I’m struggling to juggle a full-time job, a full course load, and still maintain some kind of social life. Whatever the reason is, I am sick and tired of being a feminist. […]
Read More Sick and Tired [TW: Racism, Rape, Homophobia]
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