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Category Archives: Misogyny

No One Wants to Be The Slut: Originally posted at CANOW.org

Ok, so there is so much going on right now, and I am so riled about so many things that I’m having a hard time being coherent.  So, what I’m … Continue reading →

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Women, Men and Aging

So, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, when the pinkifying of a disease I am at more than average odds of coming down with (family history)  reaches a fevered pitch and … Continue reading →

October 4, 2012 · Leave a comment

If You Think Rape is Ever Justifiable, I Don’t Want to Know You.

So, women are starting to loudly decry the whole, “Don’t get raped” advice that we’ve had shoved down our throats for our entire lives, and the lives of our fore-mothers, … Continue reading →

June 22, 2012 · 9 Comments

Why Do People Think Women Owe it to Creepy Guys to Protect Them From Their Own Bad Behavior?

By now you’ve all heard about Melissa Stetten, the model who was on an airplane when soap opera actor Brian Presley clumsily hit on her.  She tweeted everything he said, … Continue reading →

June 12, 2012 · 7 Comments

I Love Lindy West!

I don’t usually recommend articles at Jezebel, because the quality of their articles has gotten so uneven.  But I love Lindy West more and more every time I read her.  … Continue reading →

May 11, 2012 · Leave a comment

Latest in Sexist Advertising Fail

Ok, so have you all seen this new Verizon ad?  The one where the mother and daughter walk into a Verizon store crying, because the daughter is moving out?  Here’s … Continue reading →

May 9, 2012 · 6 Comments

Do I Really Have to Say This Again?

Ok, once more with feeling, pointing out bullshit behaviors under the umbrella of the word “Creep” is not demonizing male sexuality.  It is pointing out bad behavior in a very … Continue reading →

May 4, 2012 · 4 Comments

Children are NOT a “Consequence.” Ever.

Seriously, if you view children as a “consequence” or a punishment for having sex, don’t have any:  Sex or Children.  Period.  I’m serious.  The world will be a better place … Continue reading →

May 1, 2012 · 5 Comments

Dear “Pretty” People, We’re on to you.

Yet once again I am inspired to post because of a stupid Facebook argument.  I swear that service exists just to raise my blood pressure, and make sure I waste … Continue reading →

April 27, 2012 · 3 Comments

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