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Obviously, redindigo was onto something when she posted about heteronormativity and heterocentrism, at least judging from the 312 commentsSo, I'll risk appearing the angry, man-hating separatist dyke and attempt to move this conversation to the next level ( Read more... )

Many of you here have read Susan Faludi's book Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women. For those of who you haven't, it's a book originally published in 1991. It details some of the aspects of the 'backlash culture'; the way every time American feminism (and feminist movements in other countries as well) make a few steps forward, ( Read more... )

On my way to visit a professor on the campus of my college, Florida State University, I walked past a girl who caught my eye. She was about 5'4" and couldn't have weighed more than 90 pounds. In fact I could clearly see her hipbones jutting out above the waist of her pants. She was dressed in spandex leggings and a cropped tank top, emblazoned with ( Read more... )

Lesbian Reaches Deal on Yearbook Tuxedo Photo

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Yesterday I went to a local music festival by the name of "Locobazooka", this said concert is known for males trying to be predators, immature and disgustingly horny. I'm not trying to stereotype, there were a few good fellows there but 86% of the male population were "horn dogs" fit for any stereotype that comes with that title ( Read more... )

This topic is also taken from dysgr8mystake's recent post here. What I have to say (and ask) is also a bit different than the thread chreebomb started. (She is primarily concerned about whether using the privilege of attractiveness is justified.) I, however, am having issues with this notion of "appropriate dress."

This is an excerpt from a comment someone posted in ( Read more... )

Before I delve, you ought to know that my school recently adopted a new, stricter dress code. One of the many things now banned are shirts that are blatantly discriminating or otherwise hurtful ( Read more... )

Adding to last night's American Apparel discussion, here's an article detailing CEO Dov Charney and his antics. There's are also excerpts from the Jane magazine article and it's idiot reporter Claudine Ko.

http://www.blacktable.com/graham050720.htm

I am curious to see what you think of this issue.

A school in UK decides to ban skirts: "Marilyn Warden, headteacher at Broadstone Middle School, argues that forcing girls out of skirts and into pants will eliminate discrimination based on gender."

Here is a different perspective from a woman who wore a uniform in school: "To be honest, I'd make ( Read more... )