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By gabblog • 14 years ago

What does feminism mean for you?

Cross-posted at Gender Across Borders

So I’ve been called a "troll" on one blog–named called "fabulous fab stuff" where the author Miska declares that feminism is only for women, not for "gay men, or black men, poor men, or disabled men."

I disagree with that statement. I made a comment stating that:

I am totally for feminism having different definitions for each person, so I will disagree with you because our definitions are very different. I believe that feminism is not just about women, but equal rights for all. By excluding men and the like, you are making feminism exclusionary. Just my two cents.

And after that comment was made, shit hit the fan. I made another comment, addressing the author’s response to my comment, but won’t comment again because in addition to a personal attack, no matter what I say it doesn’t seem to add to the conversation or change anything.

I’m only linking to the article so you can get the full gist of the conversation and comments I made . As a warning: this blog is grotesque and trans-misogynistic.

I think that feminism has different meanings for everyone. But to say that feminism is not out for men is exclusionary, but that’s what I think. What are your thoughts about this? What does feminism mean for you? Should it include men, why? If not, why?

by Emily Heroy

By gabblog • 14 years ago

Calling all bloggers: Blog for International Women’s Day!

Gender Across Borders is hosting a new event this year called "Blog for International Women’s Day "—and we want you, yes YOU, to participate!
International Women’s Day [IWD] is on Monday, March 8, 2010 . As set by the United Nations , this year’s theme is “Equal rights, equal opportunity: Progress for all
At Gender Across Borders, we believe that equal rights for women should be celebrated every day, but this particular event is a day for people to come together and blog about the progress of rights and opportunity for women worldwide.

This is the first year that we’re asking you (yes, YOU) to blog for IWD on March 8, 2010 . Please take a moment ...

By gabblog • 14 years ago

Gender Across Borders is looking for a Junior Editor!

Are you a global feminist and enjoy writing? Have you always wanted to learn what it’s like to be an editor for a feminist blog? Well, here’s your chance!

Gender Across Borders is currently looking for a junior editor (note that this is different from the performance arts internship ). Click here for position description and application information . The application for consideration is due by Monday, February 8 . All internships may be completed from your home computer anywhere in or outside of the U.S. We expect all of our interns to be familiar with global feminist issues.

For any questions regarding this position, please email info@genderacrossborders.com. Thanks!

Are you a global feminist and enjoy writing? Have you always wanted to learn what it’s like to be an editor for a feminist blog? Well, here’s your chance!

Gender Across Borders is currently looking for ...

By gabblog • 14 years ago

Calling for editors for a feminist blog!

Dear Feministing readers,

Have you ever wanted to be an editor for a feminist blog? Well, here’s your chance! We know that you, as a Feministing reader, are already qualified in being familiar with feminist issues.

Right now Gender Across Borders (GAB), a global feminist blog, is looking for a performance arts editor as a temporary internship. The performance arts include dance and theater (we have separate editors for visual arts and music). All internships may be completed from your home computer anywhere in or outside of the U.S.

One of the great things about interning at GAB is that you can learn more about editing, writers, and most importantly, you can have the unique chance of voicing your opinion on all ...

Dear Feministing readers,

Have you ever wanted to be an editor for a feminist blog? Well, here’s your chance! We know that you, as a Feministing reader, are already qualified in being familiar with feminist issues.

Right now

By gabblog • 14 years ago

Racism and Sexism in Standardized Testing

Cross-posted with Gender Across Borders.

As I prepare to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in a little less than two weeks, I have begun to think about the politics behind standardized testing. While I understand that colleges and universities need some sort of measure of how to test applicants, the standardized test continues to be sexist and racist. I can only speak from personal experience, but in browsing around the web I have found that other people have written about the problems with standardized testing. Here are some examples of blatant racism and sexism:

Racism : I was told by many test-prep books that I should learn all sailing and opera/music words. Luckily I used to be a classical ...

Cross-posted with Gender Across Borders.

As I prepare to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in a little less than two weeks, I have begun to think about the politics behind standardized testing. While I understand ...