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Category Archives: Feminism
This is why I hardly read blogs anymore
In the past year the amount of (feminist) blogs that I read regularly, or even on an occasional basis, has shrunk to fit on one hand. Literally, aside from keeping up with Iris, the only blogs I regularly read are … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-oppression activism, Feminism, Privilege, The Evil -ism's
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Ableism is not feminism. Spread the word.
I know this blog is in retirement (my internet time these days is practically nill), but when I saw Meloukhia’s An Open Letter to Feministing (hat-tip: Hoyden About Town) I had to cosign it. Yes, it’s that important.
Posted in Anti-oppression activism, Feminism, Privilege, The Evil -ism's
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Update on AmazonFail
First off, it has been noted that the de-ranking wasn’t limited to GLBT issues and erotica, but also notably affected books on disability and sexuality as well as feminist books, books on sexuality, and books on topics such as suicide … Continue reading
Posted in Books, magazines, etc., Companies Behaving Badly, Discrimination, Feminism, Sex, sexuality, and sexual politics, The Evil -ism's
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This is as serene as I get
I have been a semi-regular reader of the blog Feminist Gamers since its conception, but after reading this post I don’t think I’m going to be going back there anytime soon. I admire that Mighty Ponygirl wants to foster a … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, Privilege, Video Games
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Feminists are fine with being bigots if it's just ableism
This is a subject that’s been sticking in my craw for a long time now, ever since it became an issue on Iris’ forums over a year ago. It was from the conflicts that arose there that I realized that … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, Privilege, The Evil -ism's
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Because the only women who matter are white ones
Linda Hirshman — who, on top of thinking of herself as the matriarch of all women/feminists is responsible for making up the term “choice feminist” so she could have a convenient strawfeminist to attack — thinks she knows what’s causing … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, Privilege, The Evil -ism's
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Give that man a cookie, er, Klondike!
Wow, a man refrains from violating the terms of his relationship agreement with his wife? Totally worthy of a reward. Give that man a cookie Klondike! <insert massive eyeroll here> Actual analysis of Klondike’s latest series of commercials can be … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Companies Behaving Badly, Masculinities, Privilege
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Earning the privilege to be trusted
Following up on some thoughts that relate to what I said in Feminist Infighting, I wanted to talk about something that karnythia said in her post, Seal Press, Amanda Marcotte…Proof That Feminism And Racism Go Hand In Hand: I can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, Privilege, Racism
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Feminist Infighting
I was just reading An Open Letter to the White Feminist Community and was struck following arguments: WE ARE ALL WOMEN FIRST and every one of these women who call themselves feminists seems to have forgotten that infighting doesn’t further … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, Privilege in Action
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Feminist blog historical record
Liz at badgerbag is looking for information on the history of the feminist blogosphere. Here’s what she’s looking for: – When did you start finding feminist blogs? – What were the first ones you became aware of? – Which ones … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, The Internet is Serious Business
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