February 2011
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Lindsay Robertson: On Behalf of Female... →
lindsayrobertson:
…Which I am not, but who I wish to speak for because they cannot speak out without risking their livelihoods (see also: That Whole Daily Show thing):
What the fuck is up with the fact that SXSW comedy has booked TONS of male comedians and only ONE female, YET AT THE VERY SAME TIME and same part of the festival they have a panel about the tired old “Are women funny?” question,...
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Today in Awful Statistics: Women in the Military...
That sexism and misogyny is still rampant in the military is not in itself surprising, but we were shocked to discover just how bad it is:
“There are three types of women in the Army,” says Rebecca Havrilla, a former sergeant and explosive-ordnance-disposal technician. “Bitch, dyke, and whore.” During the four years that Havrilla was on active duty, she was called all three—by fellow...
“The old feminine mystique – the idea that women are not capable beyond the home...”
– Stephanie Coontz on why feminism has been good for romance. (via poptech)