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sexism
Men try simulated labor pains (video)
These Dutch television hosts decided to see what a woman’s labor pains feel like. I love it! This should be required for all fathers-to-be. Or anyone who needs to learn a little more respect for what a woman goes through during childbirth. For The Young Turks commentary:
Serious news or serious sexualization?
What should female journalists wear on television? The Washington Post addressed that issue yesterday with an article entitled “The colorful evolution of newswomen’s attire.” To anyone who watches TV news, it has become obvious that female anchors no longer feel constrained by the old “dress for success” style of dark suits and conservative blouses that … Continue reading
2012 election: ‘You Don’t Own Me’ (video)
Are you listening, Republicans? This is the theme song for America’s women. Get used to it. From the YouTube notes: Women constitute more than half of the population. In 2008, 60% of voters were women. It is estimated that 10 million more women than men will vote in this election. Despite this, women make up … Continue reading
Born $849,000 in the hole
Not only can women not “have it all,” but they are born at an $849,000 lifetime disadvantage. They live longer, earn less, pay more for insurance, and take more time off from careers to care for children and aging parents. That’s how AOL’s Nicole Seghetti sees it. Her breakdown goes something like this: Women live … Continue reading
War on women continues
The war on women continues. Of course it does. It hasn’t stopped just because I ran out of expletives. Temporarily. But while I’ve paused to catch my breath, others have carried on. After all, I’m not the only woman out here. Of note is a little essay over on Airy Persiflage about the Michigan House … Continue reading
Aide who would ‘hurl some acid’ resigns
In case you missed the announcement as I did … Jay Townsend, campaign aide to Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), who infamously said on Facebook, “Let’s hurl some acid at those female Democratic senators who won’t abide the mandates they want to impose on the private sector,” resigned Monday. Or was fired. Who really knows. But … Continue reading
Women legislators turn attention to men’s health
CNN’s report on this brightened my morning: Ohio Senator Nina Turner is absolutely right. It’s only fair that legislation across the country pay as much attention to men’s reproductive health as women’s. Certainly the focus has appeared to be tipping too far toward women’s health in the last few years. It is critical we … Continue reading
A woman’s take on Herman Cain
Herman Cain’s attitude toward women is starting to make me sick. Four women have accused him of sexual harassment, and one of them described something more akin to assault than harassment. Two of the women have gone public. Cain, of course, has denied any of it ever happened. That’s all. No evidence, no defense. Just … Continue reading
Fox contributor pans ‘princess’ shirts for girls
Sandy Rios, a Fox News contributor, talked at length this morning about parents sending the wrong message to their daughters by buying them T-shirts saying “princess,” “beautiful,” or “pretty.” Bad, bad, bad she said. We should be addressing their character. We should buy them shirts saying “Dogs are wonderful,” etc. Apparently these evil T-shirts (and … Continue reading
J. Crew and the boy with pink nail polish
I’d heard a few references to some flap about J. Crew and toenail painting, but hadn’t paid much attention until Jon Stewart brought it up on his show tonight. It seems the ad shows a woman having fun in a toenail painting session with her son. And conservative critics are aghast over this depiction of … Continue reading
Women of the blogging community, what say you?
Writer Chick, over on Writer Chick Talks, has tapped some of her female acquaintances to examine their perceptions and attitudes about women bloggers. I felt honored to have been included in the survey, although I don’t think I contributed anything particularly insightful or unique. In the first of several posts, WC gives a little background on each of the participants. They … Continue reading
Most women supported Hillary, so why didn’t I?
Post-primary statistics say 60% of women voters supported Hillary Clinton over her male opponent, Barack Obama. And no one seems to be disputing that feminism was very much at the heart of it. Stats also say a similar percentage of seniors (defined as 65 and older) backed Hillary. So this morning I found myself wondering … Continue reading
A woman voter assesses Hillary Clinton
I’m beyond fed up with hearing about women being Hillary Clinton’s “natural constituency.” She’s a woman; I’m a woman. So what? Why would any reporter or analyst, or even the candidate herself, assume women will support her simply because she’s a woman? Being a woman doesn’t make Hillary more qualified or in any way a … Continue reading
