Posts Tagged ‘2012-articles’
Feminism and the Burqa
In 2009 France’s Prime Minister moved to outlaw the burqa – a head to toe covering worn by some Muslim women. But is taking away self-expression the best way to promote ‘”freedom”?
Read MoreParty Girl Pop: Empowerment or Sexism
Songs like Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” are anthems to pre-gaming and morning regret also known as party girl pop music. Are they empowering or just sexism presented in a different package? What do you think?
Read MoreRaising a Family on Food Stamps
It was universal the dehumanized way people on Food Stamps are made to feel so in that aspect it is difficult to live on Food Stamps. Well the stigmatization ends for me. I refuse to hang my head for supplementing my husband’s income with SNAP.
Read More5 Ways To Avoid Sexism In Your Kid’s Halloween Costume
Halloween is a parenting landmine. Halloween costumes have become their own labyrinth of sexism and over-sexualization of children. What’s a parent to do? Here are 5 ways to make sure your kids aren’t learning gender stereotypes from their Halloween Costumes.
Read MoreChivalry Must Die: On Women’s Expectations and Men’s Obligations
There’s a difference between being chivalrous and being nice. We should all be nice to everyone – regardless of their gender. But when you do something nice for women because of their gender, is not just being nice – it’s being chivalrous, which is based on the belief that women are fragile, delicate creatures who need special treatment.
Read More