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You can change society later

I had a P.E class in…seventh grade. We had a sub and this woman really doesn’t like us students.

It is pretty obvious from the start. but what to do? It’s just an hour of playing games or whatever. I do not remember this incident perfectly, but I remember the punchline very clearly.

A few girls had gotten upset about the way this teacher was treating the girls in our class, it may have been something trivial or not. I think it was about not letting the girls play, or play with the boys or simply telling us that we were not in the same league. We were what, 13?

I meet the girls in the hall after class arguing with this teacher. They were talking about this incident. My friends were really upset and were asking how she could treat the boys and girls in class so differently, asking her how she could justify this in school, during class. How could she possibly educate us in knowing that we did not have the same capacity?

Anyway it all came down to the question of feminism. My friends claim themselves as feminists and had found a battle to fight in their very near surroundings. What she said to the girls was, “You may not have an opinion right now. You may not be feminists right now. I do not care what you do when you grow up. But right now you’re in school and can not allow ...

Yeah, but I’m not one of those crazy feminists

Okay, I want to ask you what people think of feminism and feminists in general. I just got off the phone with an old friend of mine and I was surprised of this young woman’s reaction.

We were talking about life in general and she tells me about this project on feminist after the WWII. She seems to be interested in the subject and soon I ask her, since I have not talked to her for long, do you consider yourself a feminist?

Haha, she laughed. No I don’t. I believe in equal rights and equality but I’m not one of these crazy feminists. It was my time to laugh. But to my surprise I found myself sayng I wasn’t a crazy ...

Okay, I want to ask you what people think of feminism and feminists in general. I just got off the phone with an old friend of mine and I was surprised of this young woman’s reaction.

We were ...

What to tell a 7-year old

Recently, my cousin frantically posted on Facebook looking for input about how to talk to her daughter, who, if I recall correctly, is in second grade, so about seven years old. To quote her “What age is best to start talking to your daughter about ”girly” changes that she will go thru? Some minimal changes are already starting to take place and I am also unsure how to start the conversation when it is to happen. HEEELLLLLLPPPP!!” What kind of resources can I point her toward? Thanks for any help here.

Recently, my cousin frantically posted on Facebook looking for input about how to talk to her daughter, who, if I recall correctly, is in second grade, so about seven years old. To quote her “What age ...

Justice for Teish

This was originally posted at The New Gay, and sent in by our San Francisco reader Gina.

Lateisha Green was a vivacious, loving 22-year-old, African American transitioning transwoman living in Syracuse, NY. Unlike many young transpeople, Teish was accepted by her family. She was very close to her mom and siblings, including her 18-year-old gay brother, Mark.

On the evening of November 14, 2008, Teish and Mark received a call from a friend telling them about a house party not far from where they lived. After they arrived in their car, many (but not all) guests at the party started shouting homophobic/transphobic insults at them, mostly about their sexual orientation. Teish and Mark were stunned as they sat in the ...

This was originally posted at The New Gay, and sent in by our San Francisco reader Gina.

Lateisha Green was a vivacious, loving 22-year-old, African American transitioning transwoman living in Syracuse, NY. Unlike many young transpeople, ...

Woo Hoo, Commercials That Aren’t Sexist!

Here is a refreshing change from the overwhelming amount of sexist advertising we see daily. I love these commercials. They advertise to women not as “the other sex,” but as “a consumer.” They are also damn funny, and I think a lot of the humor has to do with the fact that they’re not trying to dumb anything down by using only situations they think we can “relate to” as women; which, in the mind of the mass media, generally means unintelligent discussions of beauty, weight, crushes, relationships, marriage, mothering, gossip, and oh- chocolate. Both commercials talk to women like they are *gasp* normal people with *gaaaasp* a sense of humor. The second one also ...

Here is a refreshing change from the overwhelming amount of sexist advertising we see daily. I love these commercials. They advertise to women not as “the other sex,” but as “a consumer.” They are ...

This angry feminist wants to know: what is your favorite reply to daily sexism?

This angry feminist wants to know: what is your favorite reply to daily sexism?
Many times, I don’t know how to respond to the things that irk me in daily or weekly life. How do you reply to these things?
Random strangers saying “Why aren’t you smiling?” or “Smile for me.”
Me: “Because you’re talking to me” or my timeless staple, “Fuck off.” These will usually be answered with the patronizing “Whoooaa.” Yeah, whoa, dickface.
Catcalls or stares.
Me: Usually trying to ignore them. Unfortunately, that just doesn’t make me feel better the way a swift kick in the nuts would. I truly hate this version of excluding women from the public sphere. Often ...

This angry feminist wants to know: what is your favorite reply to daily sexism?
Many times, I don’t know how to respond to the things that irk me in daily or weekly life. How do you ...

Meghan McCain, Pro-Life?

So, recently I’ve been following Meghan McCain. I didn’t really pay much attention to her during the campaign; I had heard she was writing her Blogette, but I didn’t know much about her besides that she was John McCain’s daughter. But when she spoke out against Laura Ingraham’s comments about her weight, I started to pay attention. As a young woman writer who is about my age, I thought it was pretty cool that she was pro-body image and so secure with herself. I know that we differ a lot of many issues, but I still think she’s a cool and admirable gal.
I began following her on Twitter and saw that she was guest-hosting the view, so I ...

So, recently I’ve been following Meghan McCain. I didn’t really pay much attention to her during the campaign; I had heard she was writing her Blogette, but I didn’t know much about her besides that she ...

An Open Letter about Rape

My rape did not occur because I didn’t communicate. My friends and I, without going into too many details, communicated; we kicked and screamed. The men involved all had a sense of entitlement; they believed they had the right to our bodies. Communication won’t work if one person isn’t listening or doesn’t think you deserve a voice. The fact that so many men would rape if they could get away with it is revealing. How many men would physically hurt someone if they could get away with it? If that number is lower, I’d say it shows how highly some men think of women’s bodies.

It has taken me a lot of time to be okay with what happened to ...

My rape did not occur because I didn’t communicate. My friends and I, without going into too many details, communicated; we kicked and screamed. The men involved all had a sense of entitlement; they believed they had ...

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