December 2011
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Ableism in Glee: “I will try to fix you” is not...
queerdanceparty:
Trigger Warning: ableism, abuse, rape culture.
I wrote this article because a recent episode of Glee included terrible messages about how people with mental health conditions exist within their relationships, especially romantic relationships. This is a topic that’s really close to my persynal experience, so I felt I needed to write about it to prevent my head from exploding.
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fyeahsociology:
Feminist texts written by women of color
mylifeasafeminista:
This list is stil a work in progress, but I really wanted to get it posted. I have either read parts of/all of the texts below or they have been recommended to me. Please reblog and add your own suggestions to the list. Each time someone adds something new, I’ll go back to this original post and make sure to...
“A new study from The Girl Scout Research Institute found that female Reality TV...”
– Autostraddle — What Reality TV Does To Girls (via sociolab)
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Gingrich’s message to gay Americans: Vote for... →
twelvefootmountaintroll:
loverwife:
“I asked him if he’s elected, how does he plan to engage gay Americans. How are we to support him? And he told me to support Obama.”
No problem, bro.
Oh my god.
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Don't stop abortion.
hyrulian-feminist:
Stop misogyny
Stop sexism
Stop slut-shaming
Stop sex policing
Stop rape culture
Stop victim blaming
ASHLEY/AMBER, a short film about porn, war &...
Rebecca submitted:
ASHLEY/AMBER is a short film about an antiwar activist who becomes internet famous after being outed as the one-time star of a porn video. The film premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in 2011 and is now available online under a CC-BY-NC license. www.ashley-amber.com/watch Shot in luscious 16mm, ASHLEY/AMBER probes at the intersection of gender, sexuality, and fame: how...
It's Not Enough
slimvelvet submitted:
Hi Nina Moon! My friends and I at Tulane University have recently started a website, www.itsnotenoughnola.wordpress.com in response to the RIDICULOUSLY high amount of assaults, armed robberies, and sexual assaults that happen within a 2-3 block radius of campus and the lack of adequate police response.
“As Tulane women, juniors and seniors, we have been conditioned...
Lowe’s Pulls Ads from TLC Show ‘All-American... →
notthedrama submitted:
NEW YORK - Retail giant Lowe’s has pulled advertising from Discovery Communications-owned TLC’s reality show All-American Muslim.
The conservative Florida Family Association in a statement said it has sent three email alerts, encouraging supporters to email advertisers on the show. “All-American Muslim is propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agenda’s clear and...
LGBT NIGERIANS: "WE ARE NOT ILLEGAL" →
ohphoenix submitted:
Help us reach our goal of 50,000 signatures
December 2, 2011 The Nigerian Senate just passed a law that would make it a punishable offense - of up to 14-years in prison - for anybody in Nigeria to go to a gay bar, to work for or be involved with LGBT organizations, to be in an openly gay relationship, or a same-sex marriage. A guest at a gay wedding or any private...
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Headass: 15 Aspects That Must Be Recognized In... →
partysoft:
machinewashedthatshowpaperrusts:
1. There must be a widespread understanding that feminism does apply to men. Therefore, men who stand up for feminist issues may, and should, be identified as feminist. It is counterproductive and hypocritical to discuss gender equality while simultaneously creating a double standard towards males who share feminist values.
this sounds like...
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Transgender Information Pamphlets
autumn-and-eve:
I found this on an old trans blog I used to contribute to. These are all really awesome little pamphlet-type packets (PDF versions of), with the least amount of problematic language I’ve ever seen.
An Advocay Guide for Trans People and Loved Ones
Real Life Experience - Trans Care - Gender Transition
Getting Trans - Competent Care
Let’s Talk Trans - Youth Trans Care
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Walmart, Target, Hanes, Macy's Linked To Rape... →
feministblackboard:
feministdykeslut:
Some of the biggest names in American retail have been linked to a Jordanian garment factory that allegedly rapes, tortures, and abuses its female workers, according to a report by the Institute of Global Labour and Human Rights, formerly known as the National Labor Committee. In a petition on Change.org, the human-rights organization accuses supervisors...
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morning-glories:
We were having a debate in class about women and gender roles and society. I said that there are more expectations and standards put on women than on men, and everyone is so used to them we don’t even question them anymore. We don’t realize that we have choices. We just do what’s expected of us, no questions asked. My teacher asked me for an example. I showed my armpits. I...
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My Translation of Piñera's Sexist Joke
[TRIGGER WARNING: RAPE, RAPE CULTURE] [ableist term removed by loverwife]
chileanstudentmovement:
Various reports of this are all over the internet. My source is this article
Earlier this month Piñera was in Mexico for a meeting between most Latin American heads of state and he shared a joke:
“Do you know what the difference between a politician and a lady is? When a politician says ‘yes’ it...
Western Carolina University saying a lot in their...
Last week, it was released to WLOS ABC 13 News that two Western Carolina Students were being charged with sexual assault, in varying degrees. One of which, occurred in a freshman dorm on campus while the other occurred in an apartment complex right outside of campus but the residents are only students of the University. Sam Miller, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, basically stated that...
Teen Relationships and Sexuality: Resources for... →
To assist parents and professionals working to guide youth in developing healthy sexual behaviors and relationships, The Prevention Researcher offers four issues that explore adolescent sexual attitudes and behaviors, describe supportive environments for LGBT youth, and assist young people experiencing dating or sexual violence:
“Adolescent Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors” provides an...
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“Plan B is safer than Tylenol, yet we’re putting barriers to keep young teens...”
– Susan Wood who, in 2005, resigned her job as the top women’s-health official at the FDA, claiming that the agency’s refusal to allow over-the-counter sale of emergency contraception was the result of political pressure by the Bush administration. (via iamdrtiller)
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Obama says no to Plan B for teens →
nessfraserloves:
thiscuntsays:
fuckyeahmenfolk:
Obama’s administration has overruled the FDA’s recommendation to make Plan B contraception available to minors. This presidency has been full of disappointments, but this one’s pretty big.
wtf obama
you’re supposed to be the COOL president. ugh. YOU HAVE 2 DAUGHTERS. le sigh.
^^^
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sometimes i stop what i'm doing to think about my...
craneyourneck:
it is the loveliest thing, the best thing.
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