November 2011
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[TW: Discussion of rape] "Ever notice feminism is...
Firstly, as far as I’m aware, a large part of the feminist movement is against the wars the West are waging in other areas of the world. Many are pacifists entirely. In any case, although women may have apparently equal access to jobs in the military, women in the US military are more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed in Iraq. It’s one thing to be apparently legally...
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“Fashion is one of the very few forms of expression in which women have more...”
– Fashion is a Feminist Issue: Greta Christina (via tinybows)
franklin-delano-roosevelt-deact asked: Hey! I just found your blog and I adore it. I've followed plenty of other feminist blogs before, but this one seems to be most interesting. =]
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Tiger Beatdown: But How Do You Know It’s Sexist?... →
Trigger warning: Bigoted language, discussions of rape, assault, and violence.
[NOTE: This article is about — and hence contains copious examples of — violent, highly triggering, and bigoted language. When the slur isn’t something connected to my own identity, I have tried to bleep it with asterisks.]
#MenCallMeThings has taken off, in these past few days. I didn’t expect it...
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Milena Popova: Sex is not the enemy (*) →
(*)The title of this blog post is taken from a (NSFW) tumblr.
I spent yesterday at Fem11, the feminist conference organised by UK Feminista. It was great to be in a room with a thousand other feminists, and you know your event is successful when the hashtag on Twitter attracts both trolls and spammers. Sessions at the conference covered a wide variety of subjects, from violence against women,...
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McDonald's: Change your sexist packaging
This petition has been created and submitted by Jadeforshort for the UK branch of Mcdonald’s to alter their sexist packaging.
Their current packaging is offensive as it shows women to be the only ‘calorie counters’. It gives the total calorie intake for women but there is no mention of men’s calorie intake. Their packaging also has the internationally-used woman symbol...
October 2011
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fuckyeahfeminists:
lawagner asked fuckyeahfeminists: 2011-09-14 01:00
I asked my boyfriend to read the article about gaslighting. One of his first reactions was that he wishes it came from a less feministic or “unbiased” perspective…. basically that it can happen to males as well. I was...
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Women victims of domestic violence to lose out in... →
Charities are attacking the government’s decision to effectively change the definition of domestic violence
Half of all women who are victims of domestic violence will no longer qualify for legal aid under government proposals, leaving hundreds of thousands at greater risk of abuse, according to charities.
Ben Jamal, chief executive of the charity Domestic Violence Intervention Project,...
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Announcing SlutWalk London 2012
slutmeansspeakup:
Slutwalk London: The radical notion that nobody deserves to be raped. On 11th June 2011, SlutWalk came to London. Thousands of people of different races, genders, sexualities, classes and occupations came together to protest the silencing of our voices, the repression of our choices and the violence against our bodies. The word ‘slut’ carries a history of assault, shaming,...
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10 Questions for Those Who Want Abortion Illegal →
andythenerd:
1. How many years do you consider to be a fair prison term for a woman who has an abortion?
2. How many years for a doctor who performs one?
3. What other punishments would be suitable for such a breach of law: a fine, community service, submission to regular pregnancy tests, for instance?
4. Will the punishments be greater the second time around? How else will you handle...
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This blog is NOT about YOU. (Unless it IS about... →
[TW: Rape]
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There’s a poster I see at the station which reminds me, and all other travellers on the rail network, that violence against rail staff is not acceptable. I have never yet complained that it doesn’t contain a disclaimer to point out that not everyone assaults ticket collectors. I haven’t complained about the one that asks me not to eat smelly food on the...
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Six Myths About Sex And Gender, Busted →
You know how men want sex all the time whereas women just want diamonds and babies? It turns out that if you look closely at the science behind these claims, a lot of gender differences disappear. A new review of existing research by psychologists at the University of Michigan deconstructs six common Mars/Venus claims.
September 2011
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Andrea Morris: A Message To Women From A Man: You... →
andreamorris:
You’re so sensitive. You’re so emotional. You’re defensive. You’re overreacting. Calm down. Relax. Stop freaking out! You’re crazy! I was just joking, don’t you have a sense of humor? You’re so dramatic. Just get over it already!
Sound familiar?
If you’re a woman, it probably does.
Do you ever hear any of these comments from your spouse, partner, boss, friends, colleagues, or...
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Hello!
Posting on here has been a learning curve for me, and I’ve discovered a lot of things I shouldn’t do as well as developing my own viewpoints. There are some things I’ve posted in the past that I don’t agree with any more, and I’m sure (I hope!) I’ll continue learning and understanding more as I go along.
“I am learning all the time. The tombstone...
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“Not being assaulted is not a privilege to be earned through the judicious...”
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Emily Nagoski. no idea who she is, but i thank her. there is no excuse for rape and anyone who excuses it is insulting both the victim and the rapist. (via rapeisnotajoke)
There are two arguments I’ve noticed
“Women should prepare themselves better if they don’t want to get raped”
ALL MEN...
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“There’s a huge difference between harassing a woman and trying to start a...”
– Catcalling Is a Problem: How to Talk to a Woman Without Being Rude, Creepy or Scary (via splatterdick)
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Men Will Never Truly Understand a Day in the Life... →
boomvagynamite:
Last weekend, I had an experience that reminded me to think about the struggles of women. After leaving a dinner meeting, I walked to a bank of elevators that led to the parking structure where my car was parked. When the elevator doors opened, I was greeted by a woman who was headed to the same parking garage. Given the situation—it was late at night with no one around—I...
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Forever 21 Sells ‘Allergic To Algebra’ Shirt For... →
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August 2011
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“When somebody says, “I don’t think women should be raped for wearing short...”
– Harriet J (via ceedling)
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boomvagynamite:
“We gotta demand pay that reflects the job you do not whether you got a dick or not.”
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“Organize, agitate, educate, must be our war cry.”
– Susan B. Anthony (via boomvagynamite)
ravenpondicus asked: I'm so glad for this blog. Growing up, I've only ever been exposed, through sarcastic TV shows, to the dark side of feminism--women in ridiculous situations, saying ridiculous things, and being either generally mocked or annoying and troublesome. Then, I met my friend Emma, who showed me what REAL feminism is about. This Tumblr is GREAT! <3
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petitefeministe:
Laurie Penny: The anti-choice minority are being allowed to dictate policy
The battle for abortion rights in Britain has begun in earnest. This week, the small, vocal, venal group of Christian conservative lobbyists working in Westminster to roll back women’s right to reproductive choice has won a victory. The Department of Health has confirmed that abortion clinics will...
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“I demand the independence of woman, her right to support herself; to live for...”
– Emma Goldman
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“When a child clings on to a highly desirable toy and claims that his companion...”
– Cordelia Fine, ‘Gender Equality 2.0?’ in Delusions of Gender: The Real Science Behind Sex Differences (via boomvagynamite)
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“My point is that feminists are not biological determinists. Feminists are the...”
– ‘Feminists are Sexist’ - Features - The F-Word (via periodp00ps)
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10 Things I'd Say to the Anti-Choice Fanatics... →
Amanda Marcott at Alternet:
Here are ten realities pro-choicers should throw in the face of opponents of choice they have the misfortune to get into arguments with.
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“And if you put as your Facebook status “I totally raped at Halo today” for your...”
– An Addendum, On Rape Jokes | No, Seriously, What About Teh Menz? (via lookoutsideyourself)
THIS
(via coleytangerina)
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On banning ads, photo-retouching, and (shock!)... →
sparksummit:
Love love love this piece from About-Face executive director Jennifer Berger. In the wake of a British law banning two retouched makeup advertisements, Jennifer explains why we need a three-pronged (at least!) approach to battling unrealistic portrayals of women and improving our own self-image.