I’m going to make an assumption here about dudes who run: most of y’all ain’t trying to scare the shit outta women who run. But maybe you didn’t realize that some of the shit you do is fucking scary. This post is for you. First, don’t be moving around like your feet are wading throughContinue reading “Pro Tips For Dudes Who Run”
Category Archives: Gender
The Tragedy of the Commons’ Body: Daniel Tosh and Breastfeeding
By now, every one of you knows about the woman who called Daniel Tosh out on attempting to make light of rape who was then subsequently threatened with gang rape. You probably have already read your favorite point of view on how to react to this story in a few different blogs and other onlineContinue reading “The Tragedy of the Commons’ Body: Daniel Tosh and Breastfeeding”
Thoughts On Political Empowerment
Throughout my coursework at The New School, I consistently found myself researching and thinking about women’s political empowerment. Quota policies seem to be the anchor around which this discussion often happens. In doing research on women’s rights in Chiapas and while gathering data in Nepal, I have started to think about these policies differently. Basically,Continue reading “Thoughts On Political Empowerment”
My Complicated Belly
I’ve been fighting my belly for years, demanding that it be flat. It has gotten close at times, but generally it likes to hang out a bit. It doesn’t want to be held back. I should have known that this would be my belly. Both sides of my family talk about the “all gut, noContinue reading “My Complicated Belly”
The Pen is Mightier
I’m reading a book on the history of sexual violence in conflict zones (light reading before law school, ya know). In reading more about historical gender relations (especially in the West) and thinking about how gender relations were (are) linked to property and ownership, I just cannot help but think that at some point inContinue reading “The Pen is Mightier”
That’s how you take an aspirin?!
Dear Minnesota State House: Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. I had no idea how wrong I have been. I had no idea that swallowing a pill could be so difficult, so dangerous, that medical supervision is necessary. I cannot believe how many uterus-Americans have lived their entire lives thinking that they hadContinue reading “That’s how you take an aspirin?!”
Take a read: Thinking About Jailing the Victim? Here’s Why Not.
My friend franklyrebekah has an awesome post up on sexual violence and the treatment of survivors and victims in the criminal justice system and society at large. Check it out! Thinking About Jailing the Victim? Here’s Why Not..
Street Harassment
I tend to be a pleasant rider (most of the time, at least to denizens of the neighborhoods through which I ride). Every once in awhile I get catcalled or some other form of street harassment as I’m riding. Yesterday was one of those days.
Faith, Hope, and Love: Why I am Pro-Choice
In this polarized and polarizing world, the complexities of an identification or a political stance are lost through the need to dig in and position yourself against some other person or some other stance. As I’ve said or as you can tell, I am adamantly pro-choice. I want to take a moment to define whatContinue reading “Faith, Hope, and Love: Why I am Pro-Choice”
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!
For today’s and tomorrow’s women and their allies, keep the dream of a gender equality for all people alive. And don’t forget to laugh all the way to victory. Source.
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