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By krystie • 15 years ago

Money makes the world go round

This blog is cross-posted at Not a Barbie Girl.

The Women’s Funding Network is currently hosting their 2011 annual conference in Brooklyn, New York this weekend, called “The Power of Global Networks.” I was fortunate enough to attend their opening plenary yesterday morning and listen to Majora Carter introduce her background and innovative ideas for the financial networking of women.

Money is the one tool that proves to be just as destructive as it is freeing. It can be the source of much anxiety and frustration for those who struggle to acquire it. Simultaneously, however, it can greatly alter the status quo of a pessimistic situation. Carter articulated that in order for women to join the tiny percentages of successful organizations led by females, we have to donate money. She then asked of her predominantly female audience, “What does it mean to be authentically global?”

Global issues affect all of us; we are all citizens of the world, and there cannot be complete peace as long as the majority is suffering. The Women’s Funding Network globally invests in women and programs that are both designed and executed by other women. Their ultimate goal perpetuates a more empowering environment for females on an international level, and encourages the communication and relationships between women of different nations.It also stresses the extreme importance of financial relations involved in an effective social change movement.

By krystie • 16 years ago

” ‘No one spoke the word VAGINA'”

One of the luxuries of a long summer vacation: having the time to read the Sunday New York Times. The ultimate buzz-kill to my otherwise enjoyable reading indulgence: Peggy Orenstein’s frustrating piece <> on p. 11 in The New York Times Magazine.
Orenstein brings up the crazy phenomenon that is “Toddlers and Tiaras,” and I can’t help but acknowledge how commercials for the same show make my stomach churn.
She claims that young women are acting out their sexuality instead of experiencing it. The article was also quoted on Jezebel <>saying:
“Sexualizing little girls – whether through images, music or
play – actually undermines healthy sexuality rather than
promoting it. Those bootylicious grade-schoolers in the
[“Single Ladies”] dance troupe presumably ...

By krystie • 16 years ago

Feminist Bucket List

I wrote the following column for my school paper (http://www.dailyorange.com/) last semester, and I’m in the process of expanding my “feminist bucket list” as a potential on-going project. I would love input and advice to make my feminist bucket list longer and more diverse. Please add your recommendations in the comments!
Not all of us subscribe to the stereotypical Asher Roth mentality of “life is a waste if you’re not getting wasted,” but he metaphorically raises a valid point that we should not be squandering away our valuable time. Life is a waste if you don’t choose to actually live.
In the spirit of experiencing every day to the fullest extent and dying without any regrets, our culture has ...

By krystie • 16 years ago

Feminism and Apples to Apples

A few nights ago I played “Apples to Apples” with a bully. Said bully has been a pain in the butt his whole life, and is also the same dude responsible for my “click” moment at the age of 9-years-old.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with this super fun card game—everyone takes turns trying to describe a noun (green card) with a handful of adjectives (red cards) chosen by the other players. The noun was “nasty”, and it was my turn to pick a winning card. A few of my options were “my love life,” mold, and Tom Cruise. Among the rest of them, glaring at me from ...

A few nights ago I played “Apples to Apples” with a bully. Said bully has been a pain in the butt his whole life, and is also the same dude responsible for ...