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I disagree. I do think there are ways that men are hurt by sexism that have no equivalent in your…
Speaking as a man I would never join an organisation that focuses on men's issues. To do so would be…
Why are there no dedicated left orgs like that? In the UK there's the Men and Boys Coalition. In the…
I’ll address the final part of your comment separately. Before I do that, I have some more data to bring…
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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
Posted in Cartooning & comics, Feminism, sexism, etc
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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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc
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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)
Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Media criticism
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I don’t think it’s good for feminism that ending sexism is seen as something without direct benefits for men, when…