So I think I've mentioned before how becoming disabled has turned me into something of a misogynist, haven't I? I've at least alluded to it, as I know I've mentioned several times that women by far treat me worse than men when it comes to disability-related issues. Women are way more likely to slam doors in my face, approach me with judgmental ( Read more... )

Shelters become more accessible
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"There aren't enough safe accessible spaces out there," says Verlia Stephens, program director of the Assaulted Women's Help Line, a 24-hour telephone crisis service that includes a TTY teletype line for anyone who is deaf ( Read more... )

it is interesting to see how a particular woman's body shape becomes what is considered "normal" for that era, even as we enter the 21st century. as we see more acceptance of "plus-sized" female body shapes, particularly in the U.S., there is also a growing rejection of women who aren't "plus-sized" [case in point]. what a shame. rather than a ( Read more... )