“The Rape Thing”
Infuriating, yet not surprising news of the day: Another middle-aged conservative mansplainer, Washington State Republican representative John Koster, discusses how “the rape thing” is not a good...
View ArticleLighter
Here are two 4-letter words I’d say about dating guys who’d have this lighter: FUCK THAT.
View ArticleSexual Assault Prevention
Women are routinely taught how to avoid being raped. We’re taught not to leave our drinks unattended, to not walk in certain neighborhoods, to not wear certain clothes, etc. The responsibility for rape...
View ArticleHalf the Sky
“Half the Sky” is a new documentary on PBS which “… introduces women and girls who are living under some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable — and [who are] fighting bravely to change them.”...
View ArticleTease
Example of men’s sense of entitlement over women’s bodies. Here’s the underlying message: She’s a tease, because men wanted to see her topless but she wouldn’t do it. But as a woman, she’s obligated to...
View ArticleMan Up
This gave me chills! Here’s a powerful performance about how strict gender roles hurt everyone: “10 Responses to the Phrase ‘Man Up’.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayzwzGB2kXw
View ArticleWorse or Better
… or that we shouldn’t complain about sexism here because women have it worse in other countries.
View ArticleReal Men Take “No” for an Answer
I’m not usually a fan of saying “real men” do this or that, but in this case, I concur!
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