feminism

feminism

janelle monae

music

10 Music Videos That Mock or Smash or Satrize or Reject The Patriarchy

You got to understand, it’s a she thing.

Riese —

Nov 14, 2013

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

Thanks But No Thanks, Joss Whedon; You Can Keep “Genderist” While We Tackle Sexism

Here’s why.

Laura Mandanas —

Nov 13, 2013

feminism

intersectionality

lgbt history

More Than Words: The F-Word, Pt. 2: Feminists(??!??)

“Melaine Randall has said that “the day we start defining feminism, it has lost its vitality.” I’d parry with “the day we start defining feminism, we get an enormous headache…

Cara —

Nov 4, 2013

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

Anti-Trans Radical Feminists Team Up With Conservatives to Harass Colorado Trans Teen

The Pacific Justice Institute issued a press release titled “Nightmare: Teen Boy Harasses Girls in Their Bathroom, Colo. School Tells Girls They Have No Rights.” The problem with all this…

Savannah —

Oct 24, 2013

feminism

Nerd Culture

geekery

“Yes, I Know What A Gigabyte Is”: Let’s Talk About Sexism In The Tech Industry

Following the “Titstare” fiasco at Disrupt, we’re having a greater conversation about sexism in the tech industry. And women who work in tech won’t be the only humans to benefit…

A.E. Osworth —

Oct 18, 2013

feminism

more than words

lgbt history

More Than Words: The F-Word (Pt. 1) — Féministes

The first self-defined feminists, boobs, and a lemonade ocean.

Cara —

Sep 23, 2013

alsoalsoalso

feminism

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Tales of Sweet, Gay Retribution and Other Stories We Missed This Week

We’re getting smart about feminism, then collecting our cash rewards for having suffered at the hands of the kyriarchy. Also, a cat mayor exists.

Carmen —

Sep 11, 2013

feminism

gay moms

parenting & family

6 Kids’ Clothing Lines That Know Your Daughter is More Than Just a Pink Princess Glitterbomb Who Can’t Do Math

Now that back to school sales are in full swing, it’s hard to look through clothing catalogs without becoming irate. Here are some retailers that don’t think your kids are…

Kristen —

Sep 6, 2013

'zines/magazines

adventures in hypocrisy

money + work

Underneath His Bustle: An Insider On How Everyone’s Most Resented “Feminist” Website Actually Began

“So what makes you qualified to work for me? No offense, but you don’t look like someone who will cry if she can’t get her hands on the latest Gucci…

Cara —

Aug 23, 2013

Angela Davis

feminism

lgbt book reviews

Jeanne Córdova’s “When We Were Outlaws”: Who Says the Second Wave’s Not Sexy?

“Being an activist leader brought dozens of women to my bed,” Córdova recalls. “Power seemed to attract people, and my political life put me at the center of the action.”

Anna Mollow —

Aug 8, 2013

alison bechdel

feminism

tv news & trailers

The Bechdel Files Are Basically Everything I’ve Ever Wanted From The Internet

Does it count if it’s Scully talking to Queequeg? Important questions.

Rachel —

Aug 8, 2013

Daily Fix

feminism

health

Hello Flo’s Adorable Tampon Ad Is Cute and Funny, Free of White Yoga Pants

“For these campers, I was their Joan of Arc. It’s like, I’m Joan, and their vag is the ark.”

A.E. Osworth —

Jul 30, 2013