the patriarchy

femmes

the patriarchy

style

A Special Film/TV-Inspired Edition of “What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy”

This week I channel women in film/TV to navigate the comedy show, a rock concert and the sport bar.

Erin —

Sep 9, 2016

the patriarchy

what i wore

style

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 5

Featuring the outdoor music festival, the mall, and the electronic store!

Erin —

Aug 2, 2016

the patriarchy

what i wore

style

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 4

Highlight: the Heterosexual Pride Parade

Erin —

Jul 5, 2016

a-camp

camp autostraddle

style

What I’ll Wear Camp Edition: Basking in the Matriarchy

This week I’m a short short enthusiast, an Earth Mother, and a Mother Earth stan.

Erin —

May 27, 2016

femmes

the patriarchy

style

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 3

This outfit consisting of a rapidly deteriorating sweater, pleather pants, and a jacket made into a demi-skirt flashed me forward into a dystopian future where water is scarce but total…

Erin —

Apr 29, 2016

femmes

greatest hits

style

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 2

To a casual viewer, this might seem like a down home, girl next door outfit. Oh, just some casual slip-ons, a jersey top, cut-off jean shorts and a baseball hat.…

Erin —

Mar 25, 2016

femmes

greatest hits

queer fashion

What I Wore: Navigating the Heternormative Patriarchy (Part One)

“When I want to go for a drink at a bar where I know the crowd will be overwhelmingly straight, I take great strides to ensure a look that says…

Erin —

Feb 29, 2016

fullscreen

personal essay

first person

Who Is It That Afflicts You?

Witchcraft, trials, death and the Devil: how the long road of history winds from 1692 Salem, MA to 2015.

Rachel —

Oct 28, 2015

feminism

people of color

geekery

Women of Color in STEM Face Double Jeopardy, New Study Finds

The current body of social psychological work on gender bias in STEM has disappointingly (but not unsurprisingly) focused almost exclusively on the experiences of white women. This study does better.

Laura Mandanas —

Jan 29, 2015

90s nostalgia

gamergate

geekery

Counting Down On Gamergate

I’ve played games all my life, and I stand with Zoe Quinn, Anita Sarkeesian and Brianna Wu. #StopGamerGate

Laura Mandanas —

Oct 17, 2014

Daily Fix

feminism

health

“Mother Blaming” Is Bad Journalism, Shaky Science

The cumulative effect of media coverage on pregnancy paints a pretty warped picture: that pregnant people are the number one health threat to their future children.

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 18, 2014

Daily Fix

feminism

health

Clinical Trials on Trial: Medical Studies Still Exclude Women and People of Color to Dangerous Degree

Lack of information makes it impossible for women and people of color today to make fully informed decisions about their health, and denies them the right to advocate for what…

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 11, 2014