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By ariellecohen • 13 years ago

I like it when you pick up your purse and do something.

Sarah likes it on the floor. Maya likes in on the banister.

Apparently my mom likes it on the kitchen counter.

I really like it when you don’t put down your purse at all. I like it when you donate directly to research.Or when you run a 5K for the cure or when you tell me about the amazing survivors you know.

Awareness is great; action is best.

I find this whole vague viral awareness campaign genuinely problematic. If you don’t know what I’m talking about go check your Facebook feed. Last year an anonymous Facebook user sent out a message attempting to raise awareness about Breast Cancer by asking women to volunteer the color of their bra on their Facebook status. This year women are encouraged to post where they like to put their hand bag.

Okay first off, what a mundane idea? Where do I like to put my purse? What if I don’t carry a purse everyday? I’m a student and I generally carry a backpack. Second what does this have to do with breast cancer awareness, at all?

By ariellecohen • 13 years ago

Influential Jewish Feminists and questions on feminism

So I’m doing a power point for me Sociology 101 class on my culture. I’ve decided to showcase Jewish American Feminists. I know of many Jewish women who would be consider first and second wavers but I’m falling short with the third wave. We have Elizabeth Wurtzel. Also Eve Ensler, who I’ve spoken to and she considers her self waveless. “It’s all one part of one continuous journey.”

Can you name some new influential jewish feminists?

Any input related to the subject would extremely helpful. Also I’m putting together a quick quiz to show how feminist most of my classmate are and encourage them to aline themselves to based on the results.

Explain yes/no

Women should be economically and socially independent. They shouldn’t have rely on ...

By ariellecohen • 14 years ago

Is there room for straight women in the LGBT movement. Is there room for men in Feminism?

x-posted but edited from my blog in light of new findings on Trans-Misogyny in the feminist blogosphere.

About two week ago a co-worker of mine explained how horrified he was to see a “he-she” at the bar that he took his date to. Last weekend I was walking around St. Marks with a new friend who wanted to share some juicy gossip about a girl we both know who may have once been biologically male. Now today I find a feminist blog which is openly bashing Transpeople! WTF? Why is this acceptable banter? I’m sorry but this is insane. That “he-she” is a transgender person. The girl rumored is in fact be a trans person. The point is they are ...

x-posted but edited from my blog in light of new findings on Trans-Misogyny in the feminist blogosphere.

About two week ago a co-worker of mine explained how horrified he was to see a “he-she” at the bar ...

By ariellecohen • 14 years ago

WORKS PROGRESS, Innovation during the Recession.

Ani and Emma Katz’s Recession Arts Works Opening Party is this weekend and I am thrilled. The two young and ambitions art patrons have re-written the rules of the New York gallery scene (and on a budget). Recession Art organization gives starving artists a forum for recognition. They also allow you, to buy orignal artwork without having to forfeit a month’s rent.

The Katz Sisters were both under employed art enthusiasts, during in January 2009 the economic climate of NYC gave way to the genesis of Recession Arts. The show features young, struggling artists who have yet to receive very much exposure. The innovative venue allows for artists to showcase their work outside the traditional gallery. In ...