Category Archives: Feminism, sexism, etc

Cartoon: Street Harassment

[Crossposted on TADA, where anyone can comment. Comments on this post here on “Alas” are restricted to feminists and pro-feminists only.] Click on the cartoon to see it larger. [spoiler]Transcript: (Each of the first nine panels shows a black-haired woman … Continue reading

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Guest Repost: Tansy Rayner Roberts–Joanna Russ's How to Suppress Women's Writing Is a Book that Must Not Be Forgotten

The following is a response to Joanna Russ’s How to Suppress Women’s Writing, reposted with permission from Tansy Rayner Roberts. Roberts is a Tasmanian writer with a fantasy trilogy called The Creature Court coming out from HarperVoyager starting June 2010, … Continue reading

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Fiction, literature, Media criticism | 16 Comments

In Defense of Lisping, Nelly Screamers

(Crossposted on “Alas” and on “TADA.” “Alas” is, if not “safe” space — no such thing, alas — intended to be relatively pro-queer space.) Stephen Fry was recently listed number three in The Independent’s “Pink List” of 100 admired lesbian … Continue reading

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Men and masculinity | 6 Comments

Constructions of masculinities in Islamic traditions, societies and cultures, with a specific focus on India and Pakistan between the 18th and the 21st century

This is the title of a PhD thesis written by Dr. Amanullah De Sondy, who has just accepted a position at Ithaca College. According to Joan McAlpine, who profiled Dr. De Sondy for The Sunday Times, several leading publishers are … Continue reading

Posted in Gender and the Body, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Men and masculinity | 5 Comments

Why Noah Millman Used To Oppose Gay Marriage

[Crossposted on “Alas” and on “TADA.” Any comments against same-sex marriage should be put in the “TADA” thread, please. –Amp] Noah Millman is a conservative blogger whose argument against same-sex marriage I’ve occasionally seen cited on discussions of the best … Continue reading

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Men and masculinity, Same-Sex Marriage | 12 Comments

Who would you rather learn about sex from, a feminist critic or a feminist?

(Note: Comments on this post on “Alas” are open to self-identified feminists. Comments on this post on “TADA” are open to everyone.) Feminist critic Cathy Young, in the comments of her blog, wrote: I really can’t think of anything that … Continue reading

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Feminism, sexism, etc, Sex | 42 Comments

Women and Men

So there’s an ad campaign out there that’s been slowly driving me…well, I’d say it’s driving me to drink, but actually, it’s doing quite the opposite. I guess it’s driving me to sobriety. The ad campaign is in support of … Continue reading

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Media criticism, Sexism hurts men | 21 Comments

Hating on the WNBA is Sexist

I actually think the WNBA is doing pretty good for a relatively new product. The NBA wasn’t drawing tens of thousands of fans in its early years, players weren’t making a bazillion dollars a year. The WNBA is doing things … Continue reading

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Sports | 29 Comments

Satah Cameron's Street Harrassment Song

Since this is “Alas,” I feel that I should point out — if only to get ahead of certain commentators — that people do pretty much have the right to verbally assault other people on public streets. But focusing on … Continue reading

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Men!

This can’t be a documentary. The ad pitch makes far more sense than the real pitches for men’s grooming products would. Manly Men’s Ads – watch more funny videos (Via Tracy Clark-Flory)

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