3 out of 5 stars How To Be a Woman by Caitlin Moran was selected for this month’s A Practical Wedding Book Club. Being a devout follower of A Practical Wedding, a lover of all things feminist, and mostly because… Read more ›
I am not a housewife. I have a job for 10 months out of the year. But for 9 weeks, I am, essentially, a housewife. Tim and I moved in together almost one year ago (July 1) and last summer,… Read more ›
Since I’m out of town for the weekend and won’t have time to write brilliant articles, I’m posting three Link Love editions – Feminism, Education, and Marriage. These are composed of links to articles and websites that I’ve perused, wanted… Read more ›
This story about 1950’s pin-up girl pictures came across my Google Reader shared items (sorry… I missed who shared it!) and left me thinking. From the site: The pin-up paintings (and photographs, of course) were created by Gil Elvgren, one… Read more ›
Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart by Nina Simons My rating: 4 of 5 stars A review copy of this book has been on my desk since the end of December, and I feel terrible that I’m… Read more ›
The Dirty Girls Social Club by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez My rating: 2 of 5 stars I really, really wanted to like this book. I really, really wanted to finish this book. The fact of the matter is, though, that I’ve never… Read more ›
Apparently, I am the resident expert in feminism in my school. This doesn’t necessarily surprise me, though I do think many of the young teachers here fall somewhere on the feminist spectrum. However, as the one who A) wrote her master’s… Read more ›
Hey feminists! There’s a new feminist blog on the market. Deconstructing The Fairytale: Feminist Perspectives on Weddings and Marriage! If you love Small Strokes (and you know you do), you’ll love this blog! Rosie, Jillian, Safa and I will be… Read more ›
To everyone who has read, commented, shared, joked about, or even mentioned in passing something about this blog… To everyone who has listened to (and read about) me tirelessly complain about name changes and white dresses and people who don’t… Read more ›
Maybe it’s having a wedding or being married and entering into a realm typically deemed for women, but I’m noticing a disturbing trend in feminists lately, especially those who are so outspoken against weddings, name changes, being a stay-at-home mom,… Read more ›
I knew I wanted to be a teacher ever since my senior year in high school. I was fortunate to have many amazing teachers throughout my high school experience, but there was one teacher whose passion for his students inspired… Read more ›
I knew I wanted to be a teacher ever since my senior year in high school. I was fortunate to have many amazing teachers throughout my high school experience, but there was one teacher whose passion for his students inspired… Read more ›
I’ve been thinking quite a bit about Cat Rocketship’s post about Feminism and Being a Housewife and about the venomous response she received when the post was linked elsewhere. I’m particularly talking about the comments on this article. It seems… Read more ›
As I was preparing for my annual lesson on persuasive techniques, I came upon an article I had written previously that I thought would be perfect for the audience here at Equality 101. Last year, during a lesson on persuasive… Read more ›
One year ago today (well, yesterday by the time this hits the internets), Tim proposed to me. Do you know what he said to me with that ring in his hand, on his knee? He said: “Will you do me… Read more ›
Some people here and there have been arguing recently that there are more important things that we feminists could be writing about than issues pertaining to relationships. People are dying because of lack of access to health care, bullying, and… Read more ›
Speaking of feminism and relationships… This is what a feminist couple looks like! Complete with his and hers wedding-style aprons, courtesy of Tim’s sister, Elly, also pictured here. Further proof that we plan on sharing household duties equally! And in… Read more ›
With all the talk I do on this blog about my issues with portions of the feminist community, I wanted to share this article about 10 things feminism could do better. It’s a really comprehensive article that takes a look… Read more ›
“Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore.” – Lady… Read more ›
This post at Feminist Majority Foundation’s Choices Campus blog has got me riled up. It was this type of bride-bashing that strongly contributed to my break from the feminist blogging community, and has definitely been at the root of my… Read more ›