Category Archives: Feminism

Ableism is not feminism. Spread the word.

Posted on October 9, 2009 by tekanji

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 | 1 Comment

Update on AmazonFail

Posted on April 14, 2009 by tekanji

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 | Leave a comment

This is as serene as I get

Posted on September 19, 2008 by tekanji

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 | 20 Comments

Feminists are fine with being bigots if it's just ableism

Posted on June 18, 2008 by tekanji

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 | 42 Comments

Because the only women who matter are white ones

Posted on June 10, 2008 by tekanji

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 | 5 Comments

Give that man a cookie, er, Klondike!

Posted on June 2, 2008 by tekanji

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 | 10 Comments

Earning the privilege to be trusted

Posted on April 26, 2008 by tekanji

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 | 7 Comments

Feminist Infighting

Posted on April 22, 2008 by tekanji

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 | 21 Comments

Feminist blog historical record

Posted on April 22, 2008 by tekanji

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 →

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UN Commision on the Status of Women: 52 Session

Posted on April 9, 2008 by tekanji

So, the report for the Fifty-second Session of the UN Commision on the Status of Women has just been released. Here’s an excerpt from the ‘It Is Time For The World To Make Women A Priority’ press release: “It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, World | 5 Comments