Small Strokes Big Oaks

I originally started this blog last summer as part of a grad school project. I wanted to join the feminist blogging community and study it. And I did. And then I wrote my thesis about it. But I really had… 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’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 ›

I’m being linked all over the place!  Thanks to those showing love for Small Strokes.  All these little things – these small strokes – can really add up, and it makes me happy that people are noticing!  Check out these… Read more ›

Hey, check me out! My post about Blogging as Social Activism is featured on the Undomestic Goddess site! Go forth and read it (again)! Related PostsA Partial Strike – #DayWithoutAWoman Ms. Blog: The Women’s March on Washington Was as Educational… Read more ›

People like me!  Despite my lack of sleep and general business the past few weeks, this makes me very happy. I’m apparently linked in a few places this week, which is really cool.  I’m expecting a few guest posts and… Read more ›

Today’s post is thanks to Chally.  She posted a link to this post in the comments of my Blogging for Social Good post, but I thought this post was so good, I had to share!  Thanks, Chally! Chally is a… Read more ›

For those of us in the blogosphere, it is no secret that blogging is a social action.  We may say we write for ourselves only, and that may be true to some extent.  We may not care what other people… Read more ›

My teaching feminism in schools series (well, actually this post) has been included in the newest Carnival of Feminists hosted by the wonderful frau sally benz over at Jump  off the Bridge.  There are some really great posts in this… Read more ›

This blog has taken a turn for the personal lately.  Oh well.  It’ll turn back to the academic and professional soon enough.  And, either way, you like reading about my personal struggles.  I can tell. 🙂 As many of you… Read more ›

I’m firing off this post quickly today because I’m seeing two growing trends that are troubling to me: 1) Bloggers becoming angry with their commenters People are entitled to their opinions.  I am a firm believer of this.  One of… Read more ›