Tag Archives: Gender politics

Because you know what? That’s just bullshit.

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Dee

Angie Varona was a 14 year old girl who took pictures of herself on the internet. Somehow, the pics were leaked and now she is a bit of an internet celebrity due to numerous people sharing images of herself for … Continue reading →

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Laughing off the backlash

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Dee

I’ve always been a fan of creative protesting.  My personal favorite came a few years ago when protesters effectively disrupted a KKK/Neo-Nazi march in downtown Knoxville. “White Power!” the Nazi’s angrily shouted once more, “White flowers?” the clowns cheers and … Continue reading →

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Stop Internet Misogyny Week

Posted on November 6, 2011 by K

Like many other bloggers, I’ve decided to cover Stop Internet Misogyny Week. It’s a topic that needs more attention, and is a topic near and dear to my heart. Echidne has a great overview of some of the posts that … Continue reading →

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Why I argue

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Dee

BECAUSE I CAN. No, seriously.  That’s pretty much it. As a woman, there seems to be a great deal of pressure for me to be nice and sweet and not argumentative.    I happen to enjoy being argumentative. In part … Continue reading →

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Today in stereotypes that hurt everybody: “Men can’t control themselves.”

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Dee

So, I was discussing with some of my venerable r/Shitredditsays Colleagues about men’s sexuality this morning. One of the things as a feminist I find so terribly frustrating is this constant mantra from many men about how men cannot control … Continue reading →

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I never thought I’d say this…

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Dee

r/mensrights has made me laugh. Generally, I look there, see the misogyny and, to a certain extent, misandry, and get angry and frustrated. NOT SO TODAY: “Women have  a lot of power over men… (cites study about moose).”  – Skobrin … Continue reading →

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Why you shouldn’t go around saying “YOU ARE FAKE FEMINIST”

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Dee

Because you are telling people in a personal freedom movement how to behave. You’re telling women that to be True Feminists, they must act in certain ways. That their pride in being women is enough to get them through. I … Continue reading →

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Women who kick serious ass – The Jocelyn Elders edition

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Dee

“….[M]y thoughts about women’s health come from the values that I grew up with. Reproductive rights are just an extension of every other kind of justice and right there is.”  –Jocelyn Elders in an interview with The Root published on … Continue reading →

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Why referring to Women as “Females” is insulting

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Dee

This should go into a new catagory called “SHIT I AM SICK OF SEEING.”  But then the organization would be screwed up and that’s another thing I’m sick of seeing. Female is an adjective.  Male is also an adjective.  It’s … Continue reading →

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My Thorny Virginity (via Communications of a Fat Waitress)

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Dee

Sexuality is a tough subject. The virgin-whore dichotomy breaks down after you reach a certain age. This is one of the best posts I’ve read on the subject of virginity, femininity, and body acceptance. At one point in my life, … Continue reading →

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