Tag: feminism
So You Value Feminism and Diversity? Prove it!
I read a petition today that was encouraging atheists, skeptics and secular groups to support feminism and diversity. A very worthy cause. I was bothered by something in the intro though, “We’ve chosen to put our names to this petition because we want to respond to a video created by a blogger calling himself Thunderfoot”. No. [...]
Label Reads: Disposable
Three days ago a friend (acquaintance or online friend might be a better descriptor) made a comment about my chest. I replied that “the feminist in me was offended by that”. I was actually joking because, in reality, I think my boobs are fabulous and feminist or not I don’t have a problem discussing them. [...]
Beneath the Marketable Façade of Pretty
This week, I happened upon a video that’s well worth sharing. It examines the concept of beauty that is forced upon us as children. In it, the spoken-word artist, Katie Makkai, quotes the classic song ‘Que Sera Sera.’ Now while the message of that song is quite different from her poem, the question of “will [...]
Are You a Secular Woman?
Introducing Secular Woman, Inc., the first national membership organization dedicated exclusively to advancing the interests of non-religious women. Their mission is to amplify the voice, presence, and influence of non-religious women. For more information, please visit the website at http://SecularWoman.org and click on “Press” to see the official Press Release. Like them on Facebook and [...]
#nudephotorevolutionary
[Click for Update] There has been some concern expressed about my intent to participate in an upcoming calendar to support free-speech and women’s rights. I say ‘intent’ because it’s a call for submissions, and while I’m submitting a photo, entry is not guaranteed. The calendar is being created by activist and blogger Maryam Namazie in [...]
