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On AlterNet: feminism

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "feminism"

AlterNet's Weekly Zeitgeist: Phony Drilling, Afghan Escalation, Never-Ending Financial Crisis and Much More

AlterNet's Weekly Zeitgeist: Phony Drilling, Afghan Escalation, Never-Ending Financial Crisis and Much More

Don Hazen, AlterNet. July 18, 2008.
From Bush's oil hoax to the New Yorker's sorry attempt at satire, our Zeitgeist list tracks the progressive issues of the week.

The Power of the Miniskirt

The Power of the Miniskirt

Molly Faulkner-Bond, Sirens Magazine. July 18, 2008.
In the '60s, miniskirts were positive, powerful examples of female sexuality. Overexposed starlets like Paris and Britney have tarnished that image.

Think '70s Feminists Are Out of Touch? Not So Fast.

Think '70s Feminists Are Out of Touch? Not So Fast.

Heidi Schnakenberg, AlterNet. July 11, 2008.
A lesson from second-wave feminism: Women will continue to be oppressed unless they stop prioritizing other causes over their own.

Damned If Feminine, Damned If Feminist

Damned If Feminine, Damned If Feminist

Susan J. Douglas, In These Times. July 8, 2008.
Our culture's conflicted attitudes toward femininity (too much is weak) versus feminism (too assertive) leaves women with no place to stand.

AlterNet's Weekly Zeitgeist List -- The 10 Hottest Issues of the Day

AlterNet's Weekly Zeitgeist List -- The 10 Hottest Issues of the Day

Don Hazen, AlterNet. July 8, 2008.
A pilot feature of AlterNet on key questions of the day -- is Obama really tacking to the center, and why gas is so damn pricey.

Party Crashing: How the Facebook Generation Does Politics

Party Crashing: How the Facebook Generation Does Politics

Courtney E. Martin, AlterNet. June 26, 2008.
Author Keli Goff on how today's youth -- black youth in particular -- choose their leaders. Hint: It's not by skin color or party affiliation.

George Carlin Can Burn In Feminist Hell

George Carlin Can Burn In Feminist Hell

Echidne of the Snakes AlterNet: PEEKJune 24, 2008.
I think he's down there now, smiling up at us.

Feminists for McCain? Not So Much.

Feminists for McCain? Not So Much.

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. June 23, 2008.
The media claims McCain is a moderate, but voters who care about women's rights won't fall for it.

Alice and Rebecca Walker Clash: Do Feminist Mothers Have to Choose Between Dreams and Diapers?

Alice and Rebecca Walker Clash: Do Feminist Mothers Have to Choose Between Dreams and Diapers?

Courtney E. Martin, AlterNet. June 13, 2008.
Rebecca Walker is a well-known third-wave feminist and daughter of author Alice Walker. So why is she adopting anti-feminist talking points?

Freedom and Feminism in Jennifer Fox’s

Freedom and Feminism in Jennifer Fox’s "Flying"

Britt Wahlin, AlterNet. June 11, 2008.
Filmmaker Jennifer Fox turned her camera on women around the world and came back with a radicalized view of feminism and freedom.

Sign the

Sign the "Ex-Hillary Fans For McCain" Pledge

Katie Halper, KatieHalper.com AlterNet: Election 2008. June 11, 2008.
Who needs constitutional rights when you can have revenge?

Has Feminism Lost Its Focus?

Has Feminism Lost Its Focus?

Jill Filipovic, Feministe AlterNet: PEEK. June 9, 2008.
What qualifies as authentically "feminist?"

The Sexual Politics of Sex and the City

The Sexual Politics of Sex and the City

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: PEEK. June 6, 2008.
Sexist criticisms of Sex and the City miss the point.

Thank You, Hillary, for Opening the Door for Other Women

Thank You, Hillary, for Opening the Door for Other Women

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. June 6, 2008.
Some think that Hillary Clinton's loss is a set-back to female politicians. They're wrong.

Using Sci-Fi to Change the World

Using Sci-Fi to Change the World

Annalee Newitz, AlterNet. June 5, 2008.
Science fiction isn't escapist; it can help us envision how to make the world a better place.

'Opting In' to Progressive Parenthood: A Personal Challenge to Modern Mothers

'Opting In' to Progressive Parenthood: A Personal Challenge to Modern Mothers

Courtney E. Martin, AlterNet. May 21, 2008.
Author Amy Richards explains how to close the gap between feminist ideology and our daily lives.

Wash U Honors Anti-Feminist at Graduation

Wash U Honors Anti-Feminist at Graduation

Lindsay Beyerstein, Majikthise AlterNet: PEEK. May 12, 2008.
Washington University honored conservative operative Phylis Schlafly with a degree at their 2008 commencement.

Sex Work vs. Trafficking: Understanding the Difference

Sex Work vs. Trafficking: Understanding the Difference

Melissa Ditmore, RH Reality Check. May 10, 2008.
There are big differences between women trafficked into sexual slavery and voluntary sex workers. So why are we treating them the same?

Anti-Feminist Backlash Out in Full Force

Anti-Feminist Backlash Out in Full Force

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. May 9, 2008.
Republican hegemony, conservative Christianity and misogynist media are taking their toll.

The Seeds of the Culture War Sprout Here

The Seeds of the Culture War Sprout Here

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: Media and Technology. May 5, 2008.
A new television show takes on the patriarchy.

What Did John McCain Say About His Wife?

What Did John McCain Say About His Wife?

Lindsay Beyerstein, Majikthise AlterNet: PEEK. May 2, 2008.
Citizen journalist is kicked out of McCain rally for asking about John McCain's "c**t" incident.

Sex Sales

Sex Sales

Claudine Zap, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. May 1, 2008.
"I know that feminism had a cost, I just didn't realize I'd be paying for it every time I shopped."

Men of the Cloth: The Vatican Isn't So Far From Fundamentalist Mormonism

Men of the Cloth: The Vatican Isn't So Far From Fundamentalist Mormonism

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. April 26, 2008.
When it comes to keeping women in their place, polygamous Mormon fundamentalists and the Pope have a lot in common.

Survival Guide for Life in a Sexist Society

Survival Guide for Life in a Sexist Society

Jill Filipovic, AlterNet. April 25, 2008.
Amanda Marcotte, author of It's a Jungle Out There, tells you how to fight modern-day misogyny and have fun at the same time. Excerpt follows.

Can Women Be Taken Seriously?

Can Women Be Taken Seriously?

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. April 22, 2008.
Feminism 101: How are we supposed to take feminist bloggers seriously if they post about shoes?