“He wouldn’t need to rape someone- he is hot” and misconceptions of sexual assault

*Trigger Warning for sexual assault and rape*   Two weeks ago, former NFL football player Darren Sharper was charged with rape on multiple accounts. According to court files, Sharper drugged 11 people and raped 7 women. The scenarios described by the victims suggests the met Sharper at the bar, gave them a drink, and then […]

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Why I Love Ellen Page

I hope you took deltatheory’s advice yesterday in his quick hit but if you did not, go now! He suggested you watch Ellen Page’s speech at the HRC Time to Thrive event where she came out as a lesbian. Honestly, take 9 minutes to stop playing Candy Crush or Instagramming, and watch this amazing, heartfelt, […]

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“Look at What She is Wearing to the Debate” and the Objectification of Female Politicians

Last week, mymanifesta’s post got me thinking about the prospects of Hillary Clinton, and other women for that matter, running for office in 2016. Women like Hillary, Elizabeth Warren, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers have all been in the spotlight recently for the moves they are making in their respective parties. But while they may be […]

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#FeministSelfie

Oxford Dictionaries has proclaimed the word of the year to be “selfies”. Selfies, or photos taken of the self usually on a cellphone for those who live under a rock, have taken over social media and are especially prevalent among women. Feminist blogs have been buzzing this week over whether selfies are empowering for women […]

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