November 2010
91 posts
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I'm trying not to get myself a tumblr (I just *know* I'll develop an addiction), so I've caved in & I'm using my website's in order to comment.
I thought you should know that I've just spent and hour and a half reading your posts and clapping and smiling to myself. I've been insanely politically active recently (as one...
I'm trying not to get myself a tumblr (I just *know* I'll develop an addiction), so I've caved in & I'm using my website's in order to comment.
I thought you should know that I've just spent and hour and a half reading your posts and clapping and smiling to myself. I've been insanely politically active recently (as one...
“I’m not a woman. I’m a force of nature.”
– Courtney Love (via shjaron)
Woman fighting sex slavery named CNN Hero of the... →
rosietint:
This is pretty cool. Great work she’s doing.
A woman whose group has rescued more than 12,000 women and girls from sex slavery has been named the 2010 CNN Hero of the Year.
Anuradha Koirala was chosen by the public in an online poll that ran for eight weeks on CNN.com. CNN’s Anderson Cooper revealed the result at the conclusion of the fourth-annual “CNN Heroes: An All-Star...
What I am thankful for →
I am thankful for the many, many people in this world who are working every day, in whatever way they can, to eliminate discrimination of all kinds and to make life better for oppressed populations. To everyone working toward making this world more equal, safe and overall a better place, I say thank you.
Harry Potter series from Hermione's point of view:
kungfucarrie:
nuclearmedicine:
Hermione Granger and the Time I Got Two Idiots Out Of A Crisis
Hermione Granger and the Time I Got Two Idiots Out Of A Crisis
Hermione Granger and the Time I Got Two Idiots Out Of A Crisis
Hermione Granger and the Time I Got Two Idiots Out Of A Crisis
Hermione Granger and the Time I Got Two Idiots Out Of A Crisis
Hermione Granger and the Time I Got Two...
Smash the White Supremacist Capitalist Patriarchy:... →
clitorisaurusrex:
fuckyeahgenderstudies:
iamwhoiamandidontgiveadamn:
girl-germs:
supersoygrrrl:
dr-grumbles:
theradfeminist:
Bitch.com, the corresponding website to the devout feminist magazine, has something called “The Douchebag Decree”, naming the douchebag of the week (or year, or…
Douchebags were created because women are told that we need to clean our vaginas. Guess...
The Worst Things Beautiful: Being socially aware.... →
aintitgrand:
the-madame-hatter:
woopsfeminism:
Sometimes I feel this way. I love talking about Feminist issues but sometimes at the end of the day it seems like such a humongous obstacle and no one will ever change their attitude, so why do I bother trying.
I get that.
We all feel this way. And, I think, we’ve all…
I agree. It’s so easy to get angry when you see the kind of shit that...
How The "Skinny Bitch Discourse" Isolates Women →
What’s new is that rather than seeking to strengthen young women’s bonds with each other, the dominant cultural message seems determined to fray them further. The relentless reminder that other girls are mean and manipulative combines with the suggestion that success (good colleges, good boyfriends, good jobs, good praise) is scarcer than ever and requires ever more competitive...
La Petite Feministe Anglaise: Dear Feminists,... →
feminally:
You get so tired. You get so sick of the homophobia, the sexism, the culture of rape jokes and wife beating cartoons. But today you can take 30 seconds and smile. Somewhere right now there is a daddy dancing along while his femmy boy sings Lady Gaga. Somewhere right now there is a…
anellaluciax: glass-onion-: It’s lonely being a... →
cooledskin:
resmc:
glass-onion-:
It’s lonely being a feminist. Sometimes I forget how much popular beliefs differ from feminism, because it’s so basic to me. Being on Tumblr and Jezebel and Feministing lulls me into a false sense of security. Then I have to go out and face the real world. I can’t understand how people can say or do these very obviously sexist/misogynistic things and...
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Dudeliness is Next To Godliness →
To make matters worse, I know more than one woman who wears her “I’m not like those other girls; I’m just like one of the guys!” badge with pride, who agrees with the public consensus that girls are just terrible and they’re ideal. They’re special and superior, like a man. They use the “I’m a dude” excuse to exempt themselves from any number...
I Hate This Mess: Suppose I’m driving along the... →
Suppose I’m driving along the highway and I’m stopped for speeding and I will confess this has happened to me. I’m stopped. The police officer comes over and says, “Do you know the speed limit here? Do you know how fast you were going?” And if I honestly say, “No officer, I didn’t know,” the…
“Censoring books that deal with difficult, adolescent issues does not protect...”
– Laurie Halse Anderson, frequently challenged author (via athousandswifts)
The Hampshire Sexperts: Another Choice in Birth... →
thehampshiresexperts:
One of our fabulous readers posted this video on our wall, we found it pretty interesting and thought we’d share it with all of you! We’ve included our thoughts on it and welcome yours!
We think that this whole idea is pretty interesting. More options are always great, especially if they’re…
fuckyeahbodypositive: 10 Ways to be a body... →
fuckyeahbodypositive:
1. Be yourself. Whatever size, color, religion, gender, race, or sexual orientation. Don’t make apologies for yourself. Believe in the righteousness of your cause. Believe that hate helps nobody.
2. Understand that you’re beautiful. Understand that people who criticize your body or my…
t r u t h o u t | Senate Republicans Vote... →
(Note: haven’t gotten a chance to read this, saw it on my facebook newsfeed and thought it might be of interest)
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I’m writing a paper on eating disorders. As I started to type in anorexia to google, one of the first auto search terms that came up was “anorexia tips”. Its scary to me that that is such a popular search term, not “anorexia recovery” or something else more helpful. People say that feminism doesn’t matter, but the fact that women are resorting to such harmful...
So sit straight and listen up!: Time for a false... →
pigisapig:
We’ve all seen it before. It has a few other aliases, like “good girl/bad girl” and “madonna/whore”. The idea goes that there are two kinds of women: one that is virginal, well-behaved, and sweet, and one that is sexually promiscuous and seductive. We’ve seen it in movies,…
A Call to Arms (And Abs, Quads, Calves, and... →
I bought a women’s fitness magazine the other day and almost every page equated fitness with losing weight. Get bikini ready in seven days! Lose 12 pounds by tomorrow by doing these three exercises! Hungry? Eat seven almonds! Fuck that.
Your body was made for so much more than being looked at, deprived of food, and enjoyed by others. Your body was made for kicking some ass.
This...
Dear World,
Please stop discriminating and oppressing people. I know this system has been in place for many years, but that doesn’t mean it can’t and shouldn’t change.
Thanks.
Love,
Femonster
Non-Trans Privilege or Cisgender Privilege List →
malefeminist:
etrehumain:
neutresex:
This list is based on Peggy McIntosh’s White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.
1) Strangers don’t assume they can ask me what my genitals look like and how I have sex. 2) My validity as a man/woman/human is not based upon how much surgery I’ve had or how well I “pass” as a non-Trans person. 3) When initiating sex with someone, I do not have to...
“Not every young girl experiences herself as an object of desire. But virtually...”
– The Problem With Being “Sexy But Not Sexual” by Hugo Schwyzer
This is such an insightful piece on today’s woman and the development of her sexuality. I wish all my friends could read this.
(via swingaway)
