February 2012
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That's Just How the Cookie Crumbles
Hey all! I am crazy sick right now - not the fun kind where you chill in bed and catch up on movies, but the can’t breathe, can’t stand, can’t speak (lost voice), and aches all over kind of sick. As a result I haven’t done any real posts today and may not tomorrow either depending on my immune system’s fondness (or lackthereof) of me.
When I am able, I’ll try...
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Fancy New Ad Uses Facial Recognition Software To... →
Not sure this is the best, or even most effective, use of our time. Not to mention that it’s not as simple as male or female.
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I enjoy getting cat-called on the street almost as much as I enjoy getting paper cuts on that kind-of-webby kind-of-not space between my fingers.
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josephurgolookingatthings asked: What do you think about phrases like "I'm a free bitch" and the website Heartless Bitches International as far as the usage of the word bitch in a positive and empowering light? You may have already answered this as far as your opinion on reclaiming harmful and sexist slurs like these, but I am interested to hear. Thanks :)
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Anonymous asked: Why do radical feminists blame men as the oppressors? Isn't that a narrow generalization? Wouldn't it be best to expand and just strive to end sexism and the idea of gender? I guess there are so many terms that I get lost in them... We are all looking for the same thing, no?
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nonmererid asked: As a feminist, I thought I'd notify you of an article I read today - look for The Daily Mail and Jason-Orange-Catherine-Tate-end-whirlwind-romance (not allowed to post links) ...I cannot staaand The Daily Mail and their confused attitude towards women... Read their articles, they are so contradictory it pains me and frustrates me. The female journalists there are just as ageist, sexist and...
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Reader Submission: Women hating on women
I saw this post today:
http://bettejeansuicide.tumblr.com/post/17932744883/sug0i-desu-accurate
and I find it very unsettling.
I know I’m just assuming this person is a woman, but regardless of gender this is upsetting. And there’s a queer pride banner on the site and everything, you’d expect a person who advocates for love and acceptance for everyone to not propagate sexist...
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Anonymous asked: Hi there! One of the biggest problems I have identifying with feminism is how there is a largely negative view within the feminist community of 'moderate' feminists. I have found those (like myself) who identify with feminism but may not be quite as radical as others are often treated far worse than those who have no affiliation with feminism at all. I understand the over arching idea...
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Anonymous asked: What do you think of N-word privileges - ie, how people who are black are allowed to say nigger, and queer people are allowed to call things gay?
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estefaniaramirez asked: I just wanted to say that I love your blog. I look at the posts every single day. I love being a feminist and I'm proud of it. Sadly, I don't know many girls who claim to be feminist so this blog makes me feel at home. Thank you. :)
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Anonymous asked: I don't know if you've ever addressed it before, as I just discovered your blog, but since you have such passion when it comes to feminism, I would love to know your thoughts on the Twilight series. :)
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desnud asked: I told a guy that I kind of like, pretty bluntly that I've never kissed anyone before. He didn't believe me at first and went "But you're 17!" I told him "Yeah what's the rush?". Then he just told me he was surprised I would state it so bluntly and sure of myself. I don't really understand why this would surprise him?
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skittles-at-the-disco asked: I was on my facebook, and this story came up as someone had read it. I read it, and I wanted to know what you thought: www[.]guardian[.]co[.]uk/society/2012/feb/18/being-raped-by-gang-normal?fb=native&CMP=FBCNETTXT9038
Anonymous asked: god damn your blog is amazing!
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Anonymous asked: I have a developmental disorder and cant have kids. im a male. i've been told that my life is meaningless since i cant raise a family. so i think it's just an evolutionary thing, not something that is only directed towards women. why would it only be the woman's job to have kids?
loveandcobrabites asked: In regards to that ask about women being nothing more than baby-makers, I get so angry whenever I hear that. I want to be a foster parent rather than have my own children, because I feel that if I can and want to provide to a child in need, why shouldn't I? I expressed this desire to a male acquaintance of mine, and his first response was "well, you can STILL have children of your...
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Anonymous asked: Hi, I recently found out I can't have kids and this dumb-arse decides to come up to me and say "What's the point to you now if you can't have kids?". I don't know how he found out, but it really hurt. I hate the fact that our society says that women must have kids and raise children, when in our changing world women are becoming more than just mums, but society says...
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geekinessandfeminism asked: First of all, thank you for this blog, it's wonderful. Secondly, I was wondering what your thoughts were on the whole, "guys should never hit girls" idea, partially in terms of relationships. I don't like the idea that if a guy hits a girl in any way, it is automatically abuse, yet we are shown portrayals of women slapping men who have wronged them, and that's okay. It...
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Anonymous asked: I just wanted to say. My mother doesn't understand why I am a feminist. Yes, she agrees with much of the feminist ideas, but the word "feminist" turns her off. She doesn't like that I am so outspoken about it. On multiple occasions she has told me that I will never meet someone or I will end up with no friends because I am so outspoken about my beliefs. Your blog is one of...
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Anonymous asked: The Dr Pepper commercial came on when my mom and I were watching TV. When it ended, I said to her "because being a woman is a bad thing." She said that she wasn't offended at all, and that it was just a commercial, and that anytime I bring my feminist commentary into what we're watching I'm being "confrontational." She also says I read too much into things and...
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ggashes asked: There's still people defending humorous homophobia? Really? Suicides, bullying and violence don't seem all that funny to me, and that happens because ignorant people see their attitudes supported and gay people still need to live in fear of violence and discrimination. It was a great thing that Sara Quin did, standing up for her belief in equality, herself and loads of other people and...
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Anonymous asked: I need advice. I am a proud feminist but I get really insecure because everyone around me says I'm "manly" I don't know what to do i certainly don't want to change myself but it does tend to get in the way when i try talking talking to guys they seem intimidated like if they're not the one in control. I don't know what to do.
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matt-the-kidd asked: you rant about Tyler The Creator is ridiculous, if you haven't noticed he's really over sarcastic about everything and has a sense of humor, he really doesn't care about what people think and that's what makes him so great. if you can't get past his lyrics your obviously close minded, and the talent he shows is fucking crazy to not love his music.
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My Favorite Films
You’d think I’d learn my lesson by now, but alas, I have not. An anon sent me a question, an off-subject, personal one actually, asking what kind of movies I liked and what were some of my favorites. I accidentally deleted it (hence the not learning my lesson), but here is my answer:
Being that I studied film and school, I have pretty eclectic and varying tastes, so I can’t...
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Anonymous asked: I'd love for you to look up this rapper called Tyler the Creator and especially his fight with Tegan and Sara Quinn and tell me what you think about it and his lyrics and message. Personally, it makes me sick. I can't believe there are women out there who actually like him as an artist. He's homophobic and misogynistic.
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Anonymous asked: I recently discovered that one of my school professors was previously convicted of sexually assaulting and raping students at his former college. The information is clear for all to see online - it isn't a closely guarded secret. However now I feel completely uneasy in his presence. I'm concerned that if I do lodge a complaint, I have little grounding as myself or any current students...
Reader Submission: Blog appreciation
HI , I want to say that I love your blog. You seem like an amazing person.Thank you for answering the questions people send to you.
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Thank you so much. :-) Hearing things like that really does make my heart skip a beat (in a good way haha). And I’m always reahappen glad to discover another person is loving the blog. xx
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Top 10 Feminist Porn Films →
As you already know, I don’t watch porn and am not crazy about it for numerous reasons I’ve already mentioned. However, the subject of feminist porn has always been curious to me, at least on an academic level. I came across this and thought it would be good to share, for those of you who are into porn and want something that I will go ahead and assume doesn’t degrade women, or...
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Have you guys and gals heard the new Rihanna/Chris Brown collaboration? When he says that he wants to hurt her in the worst way I couldn’t help but cringe. :-/
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twentysomethinghussy asked: I think the anon is talking about Shirley and Chang in community. During an episode, they have CONSENSUAL sex, but neither of them remember it (for reasons I can't remember now -- no one remembered anything that happened that day in the episode). I don't know how you get rape from that...
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Anonymous asked: Have you ever watched Community? There's a plotline in Season2 where a nation character has sex, doesn't remember it, and becomes pregnant. It really reminds me of rape, and it bothers me that it's being used as a source of humor within the show.
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Anonymous asked: What's your thoughts on stereotypes/generalizations? A teacher of mine once said that they came from when we used to live in the wild, and we would see a snake and know it was bad because all snakes are predators. What do you think?
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Anonymous asked: My boyfriend is a brony. It bothers me to no end. I understand if you approve of a kids show, or enjoy it a little (I occasionally, when I am sick, tune in to an episode of Wonder Pets, but I don't follow it religiously). I am so, SO confused about the whole allure of the MLP fandom, and truth is, it creeps me out that grown people (not grown men, grown PEOPLE) like a little kid's show...
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tinnybuffer asked: If a woman can and should be able to wear anything she wears. Dont you think that will increase the amount of misogynistic images in the media. I mean why should a comic artist who saw a girl who (rightfully) wore a dress that showed a lot of cleavage be criticized for being inspired by that girl and draw a female superhero that shows a lot of cleavage
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Anonymous asked: Hello, I was wondering if you could explain slut shamming? Like what is it exactly and why its okay (or not okay) to have multiple partners?
earrindedawn asked: Just wanted to let you know that I really love your blog. I always get really happy when I see your posts on my dash. I was already a feminist, but I feel like your blog is educational and brings up issues I hadn't thought of before. Thank you for being fantastic <3
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Reader Submission: My Little Pony, Feminism, and...
i’m gonna get a little bit nerdy here, but are you aware of the brony subculture/my little pony fandom? it’s a kid’s cartoon about ponies that’s really popular across all genders and ages. notably, a large portion of the fandom includes 18-25 year old males, who have nicknamed themselves “bronies” (though the term applies to anyone outside of the young female...
Anonymous asked: cats r feminist because their adorableness is not defined by their gender.
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What I've Observed
I’m a young feminist. But, I feel like a total contradiction-I love to bake and cook, I constantly groom, and I have a love of fashion and interior design. However, I realized my “feminism” has come into full force over the past few days. I am quite frustrated because upon my parents discovering I lost my virginity to my boyfriend of over a year, I became a “victim”....
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“I don’t want to be a feminist anymore. Like a five-year-old, I want to close my...”
– Via albinwonderland