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This week I wrote a response to Jezebel, who had criticized my “Don’t Braid Your Daughter’s Hair” article, which discusses the costs of presenting a”feminine” appearance. I also reported on a sociologist’s discussion of an “urban gender,” –her findings that street harassment can prompt women to adjust their gender identity and gender expression, as well as their sexual orientation.
Interesting article. Although I don’t doubt that many homosexual people (especially woman) are going to be annoyed with how some of these people “chose” to be a different sexuality. Since for most people, sexual orientation does not change, and most gays and lesbians are very proud to be born that way. So even though, the article is understandable as to why some women chose to live their lives that way since street harassment is a disgusting thing; there is still going to be the worry from others that some ignorant people will think that this represents “ALL” queers. I’ve actually heard of men who have done the same thing. Not through harassment, but they felt like they had bad experiences with women and therefore tried going with men.
Thanks. I thought the sociologist’s discussion of space and trauma affecting gender and sexuality was interesting.
Good rebuttal. That some women like wearing make-up and fussing with their hair doesn’t change the fact that make-up and certain styles of hair are mandated for women in ways that they are not for men; and that opting out of make-up/time-consuming hair styles can cost women. That’s the point you were making, and it’s a good one.
A reverse look at harassment, in comix form http://spiralnotebookcomics.blogspot.com/2014/10/him-assment-crisis-for-our-time.html
Publisher Ellora’s Cave is pulling all kinds of dubious tricks, including suing a review site. More Chicanery in my mailbox Nanowrimo Prep work A start to NaNo and a look at my day job Furry Privilege or the right of every cat to be as underfoot as possible while being as cute as possible.
Last week at Bitch Flicks was Demon and Spirit Possession Theme Week. Here is the roundup of all of the posts. On Halloween, we published an interview with filmmakers the Soska Sisters.
I’m using NaBloPoMo to explore blogging as an art form. Today, I started to explore if Queer Identity plays a role in that. CN: transphobia, misgendering I also wrote about the tragic news of the murder of the 9th TWOC this year. Please note that I’m having trouble confirming her preferred name, but I believe it is Ashley Sherman. CN: transphobia, homophobia Voting is imperative as the transgender community bearing the brunt of the anti-LGBTQ attacks, at least in Pennsylvania. For fun, I’m giving away Bette Midler’s new album – “It’s the Girls”
I wrote about doubts and difficulty proving workplace discrimination, and what transgender people’s experience tells us about them.
Anyone who lives in Arizona or is simply interested in church/state separation might be interested in our article on Center for Arizona Policy, a far-right evangelical group that lobbies, writes legislation, and is the driving force behind some of Arizona’s most harmful laws. One of our sex educators wrote about her experiences teaching Arizona teenagers, who, having no previous background in sex education, might react to her sex-positive lessons with fear, contrary to her intentions. I wrote about what “reportable” STDs are — how the reporting process works, and how privacy is maintained. Lastly, if you live in Arizona, please share our election coverage with your friends and family. We have interviews with candidates from school board elections up to the gubernatorial race — all important!
Right Body, Wrong Culture. Dysphoria came first and fiercest as the sense that something was wrong with me.
Some old posts, but they haven’t been promoted here before: Men Wink at Me: winking and gender relations http://bit.ly/1e1Jp2t Gender Equality, a discussion of the gender situation, principally in Denmark: http://bit.ly/1hKVRZQ “But My Hairdresser’s Gay”: on homophobia and “having a gay friend” as a symbol of tolerance http://bit.ly/1g2iKrA Normalising Period-talks: let’s all be more open about our periods! http://bit.ly/1tGw2Ro Vagina Dentata: fear of female sexuality. http://bit.ly/10LkrG4 Content Note: discussions of rape On domestic violence, particularly in public space, and bystander passivity http://bit.ly/13w8qVP TW for actual scene of relationship violence
This week on Kiss My Wonder Woman: Pilot Season: Jane the Virgin Leans Into Telenovela Culture ParaNorman stresses the importance of communication The Art of Colorblind Casting on BBC Radio’s Neverwhere Also, did you hear the news about Captain Marvel and Black Panther? Tune in this week for a recap of Outlander 1×08, an examination of The Berenstain Bears, and more!