I am a feminist and I am also a human being - rabble.ca (blog)
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I am a feminist and I am also a human being rabble.ca (blog) By Meghan Murphy I'm not sure if it came from Naomi Wolf's critique of 'victim feminism' or if it's simply another painful part of the backlash, designed as an attempt to further weaken and silence women's voices and experiences, but somewhere in there ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 01:02:44 AM
Feminism: All Grown Up, But What Have We Gained? - Huffington Post
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Feminism: All Grown Up, But What Have We Gained? Huffington Post As a child in the 1980s, the "feminists" who I was exposed to made me cringe. I'm embarrassed to say it, but it's true. I was just a kid and these women were extremely vocal members of my community. They held protests and formed special groups, ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 01:02:44 AM
Gloria Allred: Ambulance Chaser of 'Feminism' - The Atlantic Wire
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 The Atlantic Wire | Gloria Allred: Ambulance Chaser of 'Feminism' The Atlantic Wire Can a lawyer call herself a feminist or a pioneer of social justice if she appears to be primarily fighting on behalf of women (or men) who want a payout for some perceived trumped-up injustice, or who have made poor decisions and gotten involved in ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 01:02:44 AM
An Afghan Feminist Movement? - The Diplomat
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An Afghan Feminist Movement? The Diplomat The problem is not with the content, but with a word in the newspaper: feminism. Its masthead claims that it is the first “feminist weekly” paper in Afghanistan. In a highly male dominated society where violence against women is rampant, ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 01:02:44 AM
'Mommy Wars' are American phenomenon, says feminist French author - Christian Science Monitor
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 Christian Science Monitor | 'Mommy Wars' are American phenomenon, says feminist French author Christian Science Monitor 'Mommy Wars' are strictly American, says feminist French author Elisabeth Badinter whose recently-released book, 'The Conflict,' argues that natural motherhood hinders women from fulfilling their full potential. By The Associated Press / May 21, ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 01:02:44 AM
Blake: Steinem still a fierce feminist force - Asheville Citizen-Times
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Blake: Steinem still a fierce feminist force Asheville Citizen-Times We talked basic feminism, we talked politics, race, the Biltmore Estate and even Amendment One, and at no point did she miss a beat. Now 78 years old, Steinem was a pioneer of women's rights in the '60s and '70s — an author, journalist, ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 01:02:44 AM
Occupy Wall Street Holds First Feminist General Assembly - Care2.com (blog)
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 CBS Local | Occupy Wall Street Holds First Feminist General Assembly Care2.com (blog) was the general sentiment among those gathered in Washington Square Park in Manhattan last night for Occupy Wall Street's first ever Feminist General Assembly. Despite being woefully overdue, May 17 was a beautiful and significant night: Not only was ... Did anyone make it to this or know more about it? Women Occupying Wall Street |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 01:02:44 AM
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