Recently a writer tweeted a comment in reaction to a female politician’s actions. Women on Twitter correctly pointed out that in their experiences, as actual women, that particular advice 1. Wrongly shifts the burden onto women 2. Doesn’t do fuck all 3. Often has the opposite effect 4. Could be downright dangerous Instead of actively…
Tag: sexism
Let Her Speak: Why Hillary Clinton is More Relevant Than Ever
Regardless of whether you love Hillary Clinton or hate her, the truth is this: Hillary Clinton has been the standard-bearer of women working the US legal and political system for nearly 40 years. And for nearly 40 years, people have been telling her to sit down and shut up. While I was trying to write…
Why Don’t We Believe Women?
My feelings about Feminism are well and widely known. My opinions are not hidden under a layer of civility or justification. On the contrary, they have, in recent months, become louder and further cemented in my belief system. Despite all that, there’s one question I circle back to time and time again. Why don’t we believe…
Do We Still Need Buffy?
Twenty years ago, Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiered. A blond assassin of the undead, an older white guy who wasn’t in charge, crushes, bullying, inter-species romance. Buffy had it all. Two decades on, the show is still a go-to reference when you find yourself looking around at the intersection of feminism and pop culture. Today’s…
Wine and Cheese (Doodles) 