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By rtb82feministing • 16 years ago

AAA Ad

I was at work today when a bus went by with an ad that said something to the effect of AAA being a SINGLE GIRL’S best friend.
Are they saying that single women, excuse me, girls, can’t change tires or call a tow truck? That we would have to call our boyfriends to do this manly service for us? Do single men lock their keys in the car less? How does being in a relationship determine how much you might need AAA? What happens if you are a lesbian?
I shouldn’t be surprised, but…….
Sigh.
By rtb82feministing • 16 years ago

Feminist Fantasy

I enjoy reading fantasy. When I read the post bemoaning a lack of feminist fantasy and romance novels, I went back to my book shelf to look through it with a feminist eye.
It was an interesting discovery on my part. For though I have only been identifying as a feminist for less than a year, every single one of my favorite books has a strong woman in it. They also have at least a remotely happy ending, because I don’t read fantasy to be depressed at the end of it. I love these writers, and I hope you do, too.
So, here they are:
Anne Bishop
Awesome! My favorite writer EVER. The central theme in all her books is ...

I enjoy reading fantasy. When I read the post bemoaning a lack of feminist fantasy and romance novels, I went back to my book shelf to look through it with a feminist eye.
It was an interesting ...