This continues a series of posts that, all together, comprise my literature review for my Master’s thesis research. You can view all of the posts by clicking here. What follows is a brief section about feminist activism and literacy. Enjoy!… Read more ›
This begins a series of posts that, all together, comprise my literature review for my Master’s thesis research. You can view all of the posts by clicking here. What follows is the section on the feminist movement and defining feminism. … Read more ›
To follow up on my previous post on this subject, here’s something interesting from a more recent (2003) study by Pamela Aronson called “Feminists or ‘Postfeminists’?: Young Women’s Attitudes toward Feminism and Gender Relations”: I have shown that the feminist… Read more ›
“I’m not a feminist, but…” We’ve probably all heard this phrase spoken before, and we are definitely aware of its implications. I personally know several women who align themselves with feminism and the women’s movement, but for one reason or… Read more ›
This is just a thought at the moment, but aren’t we, as feminist bloggers, excluding not only those who don’t speak English, but those who can’t access technology? An interesting conversation took place a while back in a grad class,… Read more ›
I love it when research about feminist activism and feminism points you to a quote that explains exactly what you’re trying to do with your own activism. This is from ManifestA: young women, feminism, and the future by Jennifer Baumgardner… Read more ›
Here ends our breast cancer awareness month journey. I hope you’ve enjoyed the pictures and found the facts and links useful. Please, please consider donating to my Avon Walk. Every dollar truly makes a difference. To donate, click here. See… Read more ›
Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Let’s finish off this series with a few more pictures, eh? Sooo many walkers and the beautiful Chicago skyline on a beautiful day: order Related PostsAmerica and Me?… Read more ›
Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. Here’s another picture from the Avon Walk! My friend, Adam, and me hanging out at lunch: Related PostsSix Months a Mother Etsy Shop – Mother Lovin’ Knits Talking to Students about the Baltimore Riots
I prefer 2 days, but those who participate in the walk are AWESOME! (My mom did it a few times!) Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsTeaching Tolerance: Sexual Assault Awareness Month I… Read more ›
Image by Getty Images via Daylife The White House went pink for breast cancer awareness, too! Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related Posts8 Things I’ve Learned About Postpartum Body Image Did You Seriously… Read more ›
I am becoming increasingly frustrated with wedding mentality and pressure. There is so much pressure to be perfect when you’re preparing to be a bride, and it’s sad to me how many women buy into this. I, myself, bought into… Read more ›
Have I posted this one yet? Another great breast cancer resource: BreastCancer.org Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. Related PostsThe Pressure to Not Feel Pressured The Top 5 Most Offensive Things People Say to Pregnant Ladies Sexism in High School Sports
I’m going to go ahead and just say this, and hope it doesn’t sound too woe-is-me or self-centered or any of that. I am doing much more than any normal person should ever be expected to do. I no particular… Read more ›
from Jessica Valenti at Feministing was too good not to share with you all. In fact, it had me tearing up a little bit when I got to the end of it, because it is SO TRUE, and I definitely… Read more ›
Here’s a link from Vanity Fair about REAL activism. Sure, those Fight Like a Girl t-shirts may have been cool, but they’re no substitute for real activism! Article courtesy of @jilliancthomas Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer… Read more ›
Loving these t-shirts! Fight like a girl! Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsCreating Safe Spaces in the Classroom They’re All Staring at Me: Teaching and Body Image Teacher Gets 30 Days for… Read more ›
Today’s link is from Jezebel: Breast Cancer is a Disease, Not a Marketing Opportunity Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. See all Breast Cancer Awareness Month posts Related PostsIs the Literary Canon Still Racist and Sexist? The Childfree Life’s A Beach… Read more ›
Today’s post comes from Amanda ReCupido, and is part of a Salon of blog posts asking feminists to define what feminism means to them. You can follow Amanda on Twitter, read her blog, and check out her answers to the… Read more ›
Today’s awesome picture is from Lolcats, via Criss L. Cox. Support Breast Cancer Awareness here. Related PostsFeminist Odyssey Blog Carnival: 9th Edition Gendered Dogs Linksplosion: Day Off Edition