Category Archives: Sexism hurts men

False Rape Convictions Without False Accusations

Posted on December 8, 2005 by Ampersand

With all the discussion of false rape convictions on this blog lately, I thought it could be worth pointing out that one form of false rape conviction doesn’t involve false accusations at all. Many false rape convictions now being discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in Race, racism and related issues, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues, Sexism hurts men | 32 Comments

Workers killed by willfully negligent employers; OSHA doesn't give a damn

Posted on December 22, 2003 by Ampersand

How have I managed not to notice Confined Space, a blog dedicated to worker safety issues? This is a blog that deserves a lot more attention. Today he’s focusing on two Times articles, both of which are worth reading. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Sexism hurts men | 22 Comments

Israel-related news items

Posted on May 31, 2003 by Ampersand

300 High School Seniors Refuse to Join IDF Have you heard about the Shministim? In Israel, typical teenagers serve a while in the Israeli Defense Force after high school (there are some exemptions available). But recently some teens are refusing … Continue reading →

Posted in Palestine & Israel, Sexism hurts men | 2 Comments

How we talk about women in combat

Posted on April 4, 2003 by Ampersand

J. at Silver Rights (aka Mac Diva – how does she manage to write so much?) has a must-read post about race, sex, and Pfc. Jessica Lynch. (If the permalink is bloggered, look for the entry on April 3 2003 … Continue reading →

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More on Prostates and Breasts, O My!

Posted on February 11, 2003 by Ampersand

Okay, for this post to make sense, you might want to first read this post by me (rebutting something said on Donahue by men’s rights activist Marc Angelucci), and then Marc’s reply to me, which I posted yesterday. This post, … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-feminists and their pals, Sexism hurts men | 1 Comment

Patriarchy Hurts Men, Too?

Posted on February 4, 2003 by Ampersand

For years, I hung out on this online feminist discussion board, although lately I don’t hang out there much. On those boards, someone made up an expression: PHMT. It stands for “Patriarchy Hurts Men Too,” and it’s a way of … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Sexism hurts men | 5 Comments