Juliez

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• Feminist Harry Potter

  

  from: http://feministharrypotter.tumblr.com/ Since I’ve been a die-hard Harry Potter fan since I was ten, I immediately followed Feminist Harry Potter on... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• To Educate A Girl

  I’ve often wondered if those who are provided with less, make more with what they are given. A few weeks ago, I went to a screening of a documentary called To... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• The Flip Side of the Coin, Or Just Because I’m Skinny Doesn’t Mean I Have An...

  

  let's remember that beauty at any size really means beauty at ANY size It’s a common presumption in our society that if you’re female, tall and skinny, you... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Saturday Vids: Hillary Clinton’s Greatest Moments

  “’Let it be that human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights.’ So said Hillary Clinton before the 1995 U.N. Women’s Conference in... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• 17

  He’s inching closer , I’ve seen it before . His lips ask love but his tongue says whore . He caresses farther, I am not there. He kissed me back to my 8th... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Sexist Memes: Funny Or Not?

  

  the meme in question While I understand that there is humor in provocation, this meme (the picture to the left) that’s been making the rounds on websites like... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Strong Ladies in Fiction Shouldn’t Be Novelties

  

  Joss Whedon (creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, and many more) was once asked “Why do you write such strong female characters?” His reply? “Because... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Support Women Artists Sunday: Rebekah Delgado

  

  Rebekah Delgado Rebekah Delgado is a solo musician from London, United Kingdom. After previously fronting two successful bands, Rebekah embarked on a solo caree... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Saturday Vids: Shit Men Say to Men Who Say Shit to Women on the Street

  In honor of International Anti-Street Harassment Week please enjoy these awesome guys demonstrating “Shit Men Say to Men Who Say Shit to Women on the Street.”... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Why We Need To Stop Being Politely Active

  

  The International Women’s Rights Collective (IWRC) went to the third annual Women in the World Summit last weekend. The Summit, as I expected, was built on... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• The Truth About Fat

  

  I can honestly say I’m sick of hearing about, talking about and thinking about fat. And yet it’s everywhere – whether it’s the fear-mongering headlines that... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2012 BOOKS, DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Why the Jersey Shore is No Longer On My DVR List

  

  When I first saw Miss Representation it stunned me—in the best of ways. I didn’t immediately take the time to reflect on it, but then a few nights ago I was... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Support Women Artists Sunday: Laura Gibson

  

  Laura Gibson Laura Gibson grew up in a small town in southern Oregon called Coquille. Her family lived in the middle of the woods, as her father was a forest... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Saturday Vids: Meghan McCain On Media’s Criticism Of Body

  Political disagreements aside, I have to respect Meghan McCain’s recent discussion about her body: specifically her criticism of the way the media has... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Why I’m Against Abstinence-Only Sex Education

  

  abstinence-only sex education Is it a widespread tendency of conservative politicians to both promote abstinence-only sex education, which research shows... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• You Do Have A Voice

  

  When I was 13 years old, I was raped by my then 15 year old boyfriend. For years, I held back from telling anyone except for some of my closest male friends. Wh... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Small Steps On The Feminist Journey

  

  I can’t pinpoint one event that transformed me into a feminist activist – rather, a succession of small personal events led to a decision to co-found my own... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• How Far We Haven’t Come: Remembering the Nelson Pill Hearings

  

  Barbara Seaman After attending a recent event commemorating past voices of the women’s health movement, I turned on the news to watch the recent contraceptive... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• The Perils of Being A Feminist in the Dominican Republic

  

  I’m currently a senior at my high school here in the Dominican Republic. I was born in the States and have lived overseas almost my entire life. I’m also... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Don’t Count Me Out

  

  I won't let numbers define me I’ve always hated numbers. Ok, maybe not “hate” since they do impact my daily life in positive ways. But overall I really dislike... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY