Shameless Self-Promotion Sunday September 2, 2012 Jill Promote away! (Just as a heads up, I’m out of town for the long weekend here in the U.S., so moderation may be slow. Please be patient).
On the back of BIC pens for her, I have a look at other unnecessarily gendered products aimed at children, and discuss why they are damaging. I also talk about George R R Martin and the misogyny in Game of Thrones. Finally, a piece on the comments made in response to Gabby Douglas’ claims of racism.
Why we need humane education: research shows promoting self-interest as a pro-environment tool can backfire: http://humaneconnectionblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/why-we-need-humane-education-research.html 5 humane tips for parents for starting the school year: http://humaneconnectionblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/5-humane-tips-for-starting-school-year.html
A Few Thoughts On Adultism (and a little debate with others), on why I think that some of its concepts are not only flawed from a feminist perspective, but white-centered as well. (Not) Only In Germany is a rant and (incomplete) summary of public racist incidents in germany in 2012 so far, and it’s not pretty.
Here’s an exploration of some gendered issues I encounter at panto each year when I work with young girls. And here’s a short (sweet?) look at how rape jokes are like Scouser jokes. Happy Sunday!
I continued my coverage of the Fantasy Film Festival: Day 3: (Girls against Boys, Excision) http://film-nut.tumblr.com/post/30317011454/fantasy-festival-day-3 Day 4: (Black Rock) http://film-nut.tumblr.com/post/30317436251/fantasy-festival-day-4 Day 5: (Amy Heckerling’s Vamps, Jennifer Lynch’s Chained) http://film-nut.tumblr.com/post/30451948027/fantasy-festival-day-5 Day 6: (God Bless America, Beasts of the Southern Wild) http://film-nut.tumblr.com/post/30522599002/fantasy-festival-day-6 Day 7: (Compliance, V/H/S) http://film-nut.tumblr.com/post/30587026067/fantasy-festival-day-7 Day 8: (Beast) http://film-nut.tumblr.com/post/30587578195/fantasy-festival-day-8 And I also linked to 5 interesting links: http://film-nut.tumblr.com/post/30717837478/the-weekend-5
Many in my generation might have been born without arms and legs if not for one brave woman in a man’s job… When Government Regulation Saved American Babies
This week I wrote about some of the frustrations I face living with mental health stigma. Also, why Ann Romney sends me into a seething, incoherent rage.
I posted a short post that included a video of my 5.5 year old son sharing his thoughts on Halloween costumes marketed toward girls.
“Red States, Welfare, and Poverty“- A look at the intersections between political affiliation and assistance programs. “Ann Romney Tells Me Mitt Doesn’t Know How to Love: Ann’s RNC Speech”– If Ann Romney’s RNC speech was supposed to convince me there’s no War on Women, she failed. “I Finally De-Friended Someone on Facebook”– I had a rule that I wouldn’t de-friend anyone just because I disagreed with what they posted. Then I broke it. “Does it Matter if Bic Sells Pens ‘For Her’?”– I have nothing against sparkly ink pens, but what else is going on in gender-based marketing?
It is easy for a Todd Akin to toss out something atrocious about rape because our language, our culture, and our religion are all The Master’s Tools… Dismantle the Master’s House A lovely and haunted tale of a child surviving the storm… Beasts and the Ghosts of Hurricane Katrina
I’ve been touring a solo show this summer. It has given me LOTS to think about. On being called a “shemale stripper,” and assholes in general – My experiences on the road Quick thoughts on Indy Fringe – FOr those of you curious about the touring circuit
The New York Times finds intricate ways to dump on the women’s liberation movement: http://clarissasblog.com/2012/08/27/who-needs-men/ Insecurity and narcissism: http://clarissasblog.com/2012/08/28/insecurity-and-narcissism/ And a little humor. We played a really hilarious game where we collected funny names of political movements. make sure you read the comments: http://clarissasblog.com/2012/08/29/a-game-funny-terms-for-political-movements/
I am very excited about Sons of Anarchy’s return! To celebrate: A Study in Objectification: Sons of Anarchy Credits. And in September’s second most exciting event, I am moving in with my gentleman admirer – which isn’t going to get into the top ten of Most Socially Relevant Posts I’ve Ever Written, but isn’t entirely about My Feeling
I knew it was going to get too lengthy to leave as an individual comment, so I wrote a longer response to Eve’s post on ignorance and intolerance.
The third edition of the Feminist Odyssey Blog Carnival is up! This month features fantastic posts about Feminism & Education – just in time for back to school! Also, at Care2, I wrote about starting the school year with equality and tolerance in mind.
She’s Gone Again — I spent some time at the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona blog writing about HOPE (hormonal birth control without pelvic exams). Vote for Me — Wanting to nominate myself for a leadership position at school. Feeling conflicted, not because of doubt in my ability, but because it’s somehow unseemly to suggest I might be the best at something. Finally, an Everyday Yoga post, how different bodies look in standing forward fold.
This week, I wrote a bit about Lady Gaga and disingenuous Ann Romney. I also spent a moment speculating about “Fat Amy” in the Pitch Perfect movie trailer.
This week, I was very prolific. It’s just the first week of school here, so I’ve had a lot of time on my hands. In one entry, I share my thoughts on raising children of my own and adoption, its alternative. In another entry, I share my thoughts on parenting in general. In yet another entry, I respond to an objection to using trigger warnings in the blogosphere. Lastly, I discuss a few of my reasons for identifying as an anarchist.
The most excellent Cliterati, which I would encourage everyone to look at, republished a piece I did on squirting/female ejaculation. 😀 http://www.cliterati.co.uk/2012/09/features-time-to-get-out-the-wellis/
Invisible Inclusion: Google the Minorities : Looking at why it is problematic to have marginalized characters in books or movies with no plot that recognizes the oppression they face. Reverse Oppression: A Fad that Needs to End : Looking at a movie which intends to teach the harm of homophobia by having a world in which gay people are dominant and are oppressing straight people. Recap and Review of Grimm: Season 2, Episode 3: Bad Moon Rising Cover Snark: Who is this woman? : Examining the problem with the cover of Ever After, the upcoming novel in The Hollows series by Kim Harrison.
I wrote about this a while ago but I wanted to share my thoughts on finally owning my body and size. I also wrote about the word “domestication” and why this should not be applied to my life.
I sing the praises of 1930s/40s star Ginger Rogers as an actress, rather than as a dancer — because she embodied the unsentimental working girl so well. And on a different note, let’s talk about female athletes who feel the need to feminize themselves, prettify, wear makeup on the field: “…but we couldn’t move our arms to run.”
If you saw the Republican Convention, you know that our awful governor went nationwide this week: http://daisysdeadair.blogspot.com/2012/08/governor-haley-goes-nationwide-tonight.html And here is a general review of her awful speech: http://daisysdeadair.blogspot.com/2012/08/haley-watch-governors-star-turn.html Aside, for the Deadheads: http://daisysdeadair.blogspot.com/2012/08/thats-right-women-are-smarter.html
The calculus is back! Will this class finally work out? On having cautious optimism with this new instructor — will shared gender make a difference? http://onefemalegaze.wordpress.com/2012/08/27/mathochism-here-we-go-again/ When even good instructors can mean gaps in knowledge: http://onefemalegaze.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/mathochism-unexpected-gaps/ Ghosts from spring semester are haunting me: http://onefemalegaze.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/mathochism-spring-ghosts/
In Winter Is Coming, I go in quest of a sustainable fall wardrobe. Rock of Aging is about getting older, dealing with deterioration (and I didn’t even mention the recent bout of floaters in my left eye), and trying to keep on playing music with my home girls.
I am interested in reading more about your experiences regarding different contraceptive methods: http://disciplineandanarchy.wordpress.com/2012/08/31/thoughts-on-contraception/ My response to the NYT preview of Hanna Rosin’s “The End of Men”: http://disciplineandanarchy.wordpress.com/2012/09/02/the-end-of-men-as-we-know-them/
We’re in the midst of a spate of entries related to Pap testing: The first is an entry about the fascinating history of the Pap test. The second is about Planned Parenthood’s HOPE program, which provides hormonal birth control to patients without requiring a pelvic exam. (Most health care providers require a pelvic exam, usually with a Pap test, before dispensing BC prescriptions.) In the coming week, we’ll cover the updated Pap testing guidelines.
This week I responded to The Hairpin’s “Interview With a Lapsed Christian Virgin” with a post about American Protestantism’s “Purity Culture”.
And I forgot this one… sort of an old-lady post about the change in the political discourse. Actually, I posit that its better than it used to be, believe it or not! (Warning: mentions the Ayn Randians.) http://daisysdeadair.blogspot.com/2012/09/dead-air-church-how-weve-changed.html
I am very excited about Sons of Anarchy’s return! To celebrate: A Study in Objectification: Sons of Anarchy Credits. And in September’s second most exciting event, I am moving in with my gentleman admirer – which isn’t going to get into the top ten of Most Socially Relevant Posts I’ve Ever Written, but isn’t entirely about My Feelings.
I wrote down all of my thoughts, opinions, and speculations after watching Asylum of the Daleks (Doctor Who, Season 7, Ep 1, just premiered this Saturday). Spoilers! But also a lot of squeeing, and nitpicking about character development. Any Doctor Who fans in the house? http://museinvivo.blogspot.com/2012/09/asylum-of-daleks.html
Ann Romney’s RNC address. Sort of. http://guerrillamom.blogspot.com/2012/08/ann-romneys-rnc-address-sort-of.html
I wrote a submission for the August Carnival of Aces about ageism and asexuality. I also put out the call for submissions for the September Carnival, which I’m hosting on my blog, and which is about unity and diversity in the asexual community.
At my Make Love & Culture War blog I’ve got a post that looks at the feminist influence deficit in connection with the current state of reproductive rights, sexualized culture, & the public image of feminism. Reproductive Rights & the Macroeconomics of Pussy, or, Why Is Feminism’s Image So Unpretty? Also, some musical works-in-progress for your (we hope) listening pleasure: Marah Mag’s GARAGETRONICA Born an Orphan I Want 2 B Ur Cat
“The Risk (Part 4”) continues a series about life as a gay woman, wife and mom. In this post, I focus on the Mollie Olgin/Kristene Chapa murder/attempted murder–and the detective at the heart of the investigation. There’s been little to nothing about this case in the media for awhile now. This post includes an update on Kristene’s astonishing recovery and the case, as well as what I learned about my own conscious/unconscious assumptions. Here’s the link: http://www.csandage.com/2012/08/31/the-risk-part-4/ Yesterday, EQUALITY TEXAS ran the series as one piece and so I also posted a link to that: http://www.csandage.com/2012/09/02/the-risk-of-a-kiss-equality-texas-9212/
The Weight of Despair. For those struggling with body image issues or recovering from eating disorders, this poem is for you (and me). Why You Should Invest in Yourself. If you can’t convince yourself that you’re worth the investment, why should other people invest in you? Some words of encouragement for those who struggle with feeling overlooked or discouraged in their writing, blogging, art, or life in general. Anne [The Last Name Project]. Anne shares how she is disappointed, but not surprised as a feminist, that we are still having these debates over last names in the 21st century. Being a Christian in a God-Forsaken Country. Writing about the hazards of faith, including time abroad while experiencing depression, anxiety, and loneliness. What Does A Good Dad-Daughter Relationship Look Like? This someecard made me uncomfortable, but it took me a while to put my finger on exactly why it rubbed me the wrong way. What do you think the card means, and what are your thoughts on what a good father-daughter relationship looks like?