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Shameless Self-Promotion Sunday

Jill

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  2. It’s been a couple of weeks since I Shamelessly Self-Promoted- apologies if I double up on any posts by mistake. But here goes:

    In Jerkbrain Lies, I talk about dealing with that little voice in your head that is, y’know, a jerk. Term stolen shamelessly, but with much credit, from the wonderful Captain Awkward, by the way.

    I wrote about the launch of Ireland’s Ten Days Of Action for Abortion Legislation campaign. Although the Ten Days are over, if you’re in Ireland there’s no reason why you can’t still send a postcard- online or offline- to your TD demanding action on X before the summer. So do it!

    On a similar note, check out my photos from our demonstration marking 21 years since the Supreme Court ruled that women whose lives are at substantial risk have the right to abortions– a ruling that still hasn’t been legislated for.

    Ireland’s women’s rugby team has been kickin’ ass, takin’ names, and generally being badass this season! You wouldn’t know it from the media though. Anne-Marie guest posts on The Incredible Invisible Women’s Rugby Team.

    Notice of some changes to my blog and pretty pictures of the Wicklow Mountains.

    In Episode 233: A(nother) New Pope), I ask some questions about whether Pope Francis is really as wonderful as every single goddamn TV station would have us believe.

    Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of Rachel Corrie’s killing. We should remember that.

    Oh, and if shamelessly self-promoting here isn’t enough for you, head over to my place and tell me how wonderful you are!

    1. Cheers for the women’s rugby link, it is good to see an Irish team winning! But it’s such a shame that they don’t receive the support they deserve

      1. Actually, there’s good news on that front! Just yesterday afternoon I checked the listings and… Ireland v Italy was on one of our main TV channels! And our women didn’t disappoint and came back with a Grand Slam win! Hopefully they’ll start to get the coverage they deserve from now on.

        1. Mind, for the “purists” it might be hard to get them chanting “come on ye girls in green!”

          Well played!

  4. My latest writings of interest:

    I wade into the reignited conversation about people changing their names when they get married. We need to work on changing the system.

    In which I explain the term “abuse-logic”, which I use when talking about the irrational kinds of decisions I’ve made in abusive situations.

    An analysis of the meaning and uses of the “bitch” as an insult, and why I never think of anyone as a bitch. Spoilers: there’s a lot of layers of sexism to dig through.

    And, a similar treatment of the word “prick”. It’s not as bad as bitch, but it does carry some fascinatingly terrible connotations.

  8. Have started a new blog, on which I have vowed (!) to post once a day for a year regarding my search for “enlightenment.” Well that, and the perfect cracker-thin pizza crust recipe. You can find it at notaguruatall.wordpress.com.

  10. I am trying to gauge some public opinion on college-level developmental/remedial classes, and I have a quick survey. I’m going to start writing on the results soon, but I’d love your opinion!

    I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about passing and privilege. In this post I wonder if I’m passing as a Christian and, if so, what’s my motivation?

    I am a massive failure when it comes to crafty things (Pinterest is like a collection of my insecurities), but these new DIY projects for kids are so easy even I can do them, and I’m a little in love with them.

  12. 4 ways to overcome despair: http://humaneconnectionblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/4-ways-to-overcome-despair.html

    Having trouble inspiring positive change/ Maybe you’re not speaking the right language: http://humaneconnectionblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/having-trouble-inspiring-positive.html

    Attention countries with declining birthrates: you do not need to produce more babies: http://humaneconnectionblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/attention-countries-with-declining.html

  13. It’s Women’s History Month — What could be timelier than a chat with feminist historian Stephanie Coontz?

    The average American workplace hasn’t caught up to the feminist revolution of the 1960s and ’70s — and still lags behind the rest of the industrialized world when it comes to family-friendly employment policies. Ms. Coontz provides some historical perspective to the modern debate about “work-life balance”: How have things improved over the past 50 years, and what changes do we still need to fight for?

    * * *

    More than 100 years ago, Margaret Sanger dreamed of a “magic pill” that would prevent pregnancy. In 1951, a grad student in Mexico made an important discovery that helped Sanger’s dream come true. What was it, and how did it lead to hormonal contraception?

    On second Tuesdays, we’re running new installments of our ongoing series on the history of the birth control pill! Read all about it on our blog!

  14. Calculation for Endometriosis Awareness Month — “If there is an upside to endometriosis, it is that the condition has had a marked impact on my ability to calculate the benefits and drawbacks of a choice in order to find the optimal time to do something or to avoid doing of the same.”

    Nine — “It’s time for budget cuts again.”

    Your Boner, Your Responsibility [note for sexual assault] — “I’m sitting in the principal’s office. One of the guidance counselors, the only female faculty member in this office, is preparing to measure my skirt…. My male physics teacher has sent me down on account of he thinks I’m showing too much thigh.”

    Finally, Another one of those teacher stories y’all find so adorable.

  16. Okay don’t know whether my comment posted!

    This week I discussed the election of the new pope and what it will mean for the Catholic Church, particularly in terms of contraception and the spread of HIV.

    I also posted about the the youth of today are often painted as apathetic and uncaring – but I argue this is far from the truth (with pictures!)

    Have a good Sunday friends!

  17. In Chapters 2.6&7 of the Mists of Avalon “The values of Morgaine’s world, both christian and pagan, take center stage in this week’s chapters. The highlighted differences between both systems manifest in all small matters of Morgaine’s life. Her sex life, priestess training, wit, musical ability, and marital status all fall under suspicion and criticism. Arthur and Gwenhwyfar’s court is starkly growing more Christian.”

    and I explore feminisms and witchcrafts in “Feminist Witch Shit” for the “F” installment of Pagan Blog Project
    “Feminism seeks to examine, critique and dismantle power inequalities. Paganism in its basic form seeks to examine, critique and dismantle the spiritual self to make room for the highest self. In my understanding, this is where the personal is and must be political. “

  23. I did some thesis blogging this week, including a discussion of Discursive Markers of Submission with a couple of commenters.

    But since Tuesday, it’s been pretty much all Pope, all the time. Habemus Papam has my initial reflections on his selection, name, background, and initial appearance.

    Since then, I’ve been focusing on his ecumenical and interfaith outreach, including his respectful acknowledgment of non-believers at his press conference.

    You can follow me on Twitter for more popiness and assorted other tweetiness.

  24. And here’s your weekly round-up of posts from our exciting young feminist collective, Disrupting Dinner Parties:

    Jan shared her thoughts on facing up to her own racism and ethnocentrism in Calling Out Myself, part I.

    I know the cookies are delicious, but that’s not the point: in which Kate celebrates the anniversary of the Girl Scouts by discussing its progressive history of empowering young girls.

    Why “Stranger Rape Doesn’t Happen” isn’t a comforting thought: Susan talks about how the threat of stranger rape hangs over women’s lives, even though it’s the least common rape scenario. Trigger warning for rape culture (but no detailed accounts of rape.)

    Lady Bee shares her problems with the institution of marriage in her post Mawwage, mawwage is what brings us together, today.

    And M. Lunas has a hard-hitting post in his series about rape culture in BDSM communities: Got Consent? Part II: Safewording Abuse.

  28. Race on The Walking Dead Part II : Looking at the racist treatment of characters of colour on The Walking Dead. Even in a world where zombies are eating people, humanity still favors Whiteness.

    The Portrayal of Addiction in Urban Fantasy: Looking at the way the addicted person is created as monstrous in the genre.

    Problematic Motherhood on ‘The Walking Dead’ : Though Lori and Rick are both parents how they have been treated has been different based in gender.

    Marginalized Characters Do Not Define The Story:     Examining how the context of a book changes when historically marginalized people are made prominent characters.

  30. It’s been a loooong week:

    More About Justice and Less About Revenge: On Reading the Steubenville Coverage Too Early in the Goddamn Day

    Does Telling People to “Think Positive” Actually Help? An Informal Survey and Some Protips

    On “Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs” and Being a Counselor (regarding a Tennessee bill that would allow counselors-in-training to refuse to treat LGBT clients)

    Stop Hating On Female Condoms For No Real Reason (a response to that crappy Jezebel post)

  32. This week I reviewed Priestess of the White. It’s epic fantasy that tried very hard– there are some interesting thoughts about oppression and redemption buried deep in there, but it unfortunately tends to trip over itself and confine the best questions to internal monologues.

    I’m also in the middle of drafting a few posts of writing advice, so feel free to drop me a line if there’s something you’d like to see in that vein.

  40. Hi all!

    In relation to Leslie Bell’s sweet new book “Hard to Get”–
    As a 20-something feminist who is engaged to be married, I’m dealing first-hand with accusations that I might be “settling down” too early and that I should be focusing more on my career. (Ughhh.)

    Here’s my response. (And there are totes pie charts!)

    And here is a reluctant semi-defense of gay conservatives. Or, more accurately, a lesson on how to talk about LGBTQ liberation.

    Thanks again, Feministe community, for allowing me to revel in my shamelessness 🙂

  41. So everyone is talking about Leslie Bell’s new book. (“Hard to Get”)

    As a 20-something Feminist who is getting married next year, I have often deal with (mostly unspoken) accusations that I’m “settling down” too early and not “focusing on my career.”

    Here’s my response. (It totally has pie charts.)

    Also this week! A reluctant kind-of almost defense of gay conservatives. Or, more accurately, a discussion of how we should frame a discussion about LGBTQ liberation.

    Love,
    House of Flout

  45. Okay, I’m not sure this counts, but I started a twitter account on the gentle persuasion of some very good friends, about two or three weeks ago. I’m really, really enjoying the respectful debate, it’s actually completely changed a load of my opinions/learned prejudice about internet debate/interacting outside specifically identified safe spaces. So I’m quite proud of this, and actually feeling really good about my mental health allowing me to do this. So yes, it’s linked above but it’s http://www.twitter.com/TobyYoulgreave and I’m kind of just proud and happy about it. It makes me like words and people again

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