Archive for October, 2008
Palin’s Wardrobe
The Huffington Post, of all places, has come out with a defense of Sarah Palin’s $150,000 wardrobe and $22,000 in makeup expenses. Their argument is, essentially, that women will be judged by sexist standards so the RNC totally had to spend almost $2K to get their veep to look okay.
What a load of malarkey. Yes, [...]
“The Yellow Wall-paper” is NOT about post-partum depression!
The Post-Partum Depression Theory of “The Yellow Wall-Paper” is tiresome and wrong-headed. The popularity of this stupid theory showcases how deeply reluctant people are to engage a feminist story on its own (pretty unsubtle) terms.
The protagonist has, it is true, recently given birth. But she struggles with no feelings of conflict regarding that fact, or [...]
Men’s Health – Way More Important Than Women’s
It is the voice of the Male, crying in the wilderness:
There is much ado in society about women’s health which, in my opinion is already more than adequately addressed…. Where is the hue and cry about this discrepancy in men’s health? Why aren’t there more headlines, investigations, studies and research into this? Why are women [...]
The WNBA: STILL Making People Mad?
So saith ESPN. Why? A whole bunch of dumbass reasons.
“Normally, I wouldn’t care that the NBA is wasting some money on the side, but when there are avenues to invest that money that could actually provide a benefit for the NBA, that’s where I have an issue.” –Look, buddy, the definition of “waste” is something [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Legislating From the Bench
Those who hate Roe vs. Wade have scarcely ever read the majority opinion. Those who have, understand that law and private morality are two different things and that from a legal point of view RvW is unassailable.
It’s time to take some rhetoric back and lay it on the line: Those who wish to overturn RvW [...]
The Hook-Up Culture
Independent Women’s Forum loves to talk about hook-up culture and how it damages women. The latest essay on this subject is a representative entry: Kylie Harrell, Duke student, argues that casual sex takes an emotional toll on women because women produce a hormone during sex called oxytocin. This hormone produces a sense of bonding, which [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )How are the Mighty Fallen
McCain needs a game-changer. Tonight’s debate isn’t it.
He avoids eye contact with Obama; he will not name him beyond a jerk of the head and a reference to “this one.” He glares. He writes notes, stabbing the tablet so that the water in the glass on the shelf under the writing surface shakes. He makes [...]
A Car for Ladies – Excuse Me, a Car-ette!
From the Guardian:
Iran’s biggest motor manufacturer is to take the country’s gender sensitivity to new levels by producing a car specially for women.It will be fitted with features common on the international market but seen as female-specific in Iran’s male-dominated culture. These include an automatic gearbox, electronic parking aids, a navigation system and a jack [...]
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