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On AlterNet: feminism

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

Have Women's Lives Improved Globally?

Have Women's Lives Improved Globally?

Laura Liswood, Women's Media Center. November 30, 2009.
The World Economic Forum reported some major progress in the lives of women and girls in some surprising places.

Christian Bootcamp Seeks to Arm Home-Schooled Youths for

Christian Bootcamp Seeks to Arm Home-Schooled Youths for "Spiritual Warfare"

Eleanor Bader, RH Reality Check AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 16, 2009.
"Life is not a playground," says Rev. Rusty Lee Thomas in The Kingdom Leadership Institute Manual. "It is a war zone."

What Should a Feminist Man Look Like?

What Should a Feminist Man Look Like?

Courtney E. Martin, The American Prospect. November 14, 2009.
Many young men reject the trappings of traditional, sexist masculinity. But what's the alternative?

How Abstinence-Only Programs Perpetuate Dangerous Stereotypes

How Abstinence-Only Programs Perpetuate Dangerous Stereotypes

Martha Kempner, RH Reality Check. November 12, 2009.
It's bad enough the media teaches my daughter harmful gender stereotypes. Does she have to get it at school, too?

Is the Catholic Leadership Trying to Silence Nuns?

Is the Catholic Leadership Trying to Silence Nuns?

Maureen Fiedler, Ms. Magazine. October 27, 2009.
The Vatican's secretive investigations of American nuns is seen by many as attempts to intimidate outspoken, liberal nuns into submission.

Why Running Can Be a Feminist Act

Why Running Can Be a Feminist Act

Courtney Wilder, Minnesota Women's Press. October 14, 2009.
Nothing -- especially nothing involving women and their bodies -- can remain politically neutral for long.

Why I Like Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Body Better Than Jennifer's

Why I Like Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Body Better Than Jennifer's

W. Scott Poole, Religion Dispatches. October 13, 2009.
Has a new horror film about a murderous cheerleader subverted the mythos of woman as the source of evil or just the opposite?

I'm a Feminist But I Do All the Housework: What's Up With That?

I'm a Feminist But I Do All the Housework: What's Up With That?

Vanessa Richmond, AlterNet. September 25, 2009.
By and large, women do far more housework than men and are better at it. It's creating a dirty situation.

Military Coup Reverses Honduran Women's Gains in Human Rights

Military Coup Reverses Honduran Women's Gains in Human Rights

Margaret Thompson, Women's Media Center. August 31, 2009.
Women have been front and center in all of the massive peaceful daily marches opposing the regime, and military and police have responded with ever more violent repression.

When My Husband Became a Woman, I Realized I Was a Sexist

When My Husband Became a Woman, I Realized I Was a Sexist

Helen Boyd, On The Issues Magazine. August 11, 2009.
When my husband transitioned, it made me face all of the terrible gender stereotypes I carry around.

How I Reconciled My Diet With My Feminism

How I Reconciled My Diet With My Feminism

Greta Christina, Greta Christina's Blog. August 4, 2009.
How can you be a fat-positive feminist who's trying to losing weight?

HBO To Launch Show About Feminism?

HBO To Launch Show About Feminism?

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. July 30, 2009.
HBO is slated to take on a half-hour comedy starring Diane Keaton as a feminist icon.

In News That Will Shock No One, Former Supermodel Sees No Use For Feminism

In News That Will Shock No One, Former Supermodel Sees No Use For Feminism

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. July 28, 2009.
Should anyone care what Elle Macpherson thinks about feminism?

Protecting the Rights of Afghan Women is AlterNet's Top Take Action Campaign This Week

Protecting the Rights of Afghan Women is AlterNet's Top Take Action Campaign This Week

Byard Duncan, AlterNet. July 21, 2009.
See that the issue of women's rights in Afghanistan does not get swept under the rug.

Should the Burqa Be Banned? Many Women Think No, But Others Disagree

Should the Burqa Be Banned? Many Women Think No, But Others Disagree

Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check. July 13, 2009.
We must continue to target the pressure, coercion, and social compulsion that affects how women dress. But we must never attack women themselves.

Women Are Risking -- and Losing -- Their Lives On the Front Lines of the Iran Uprising

Women Are Risking -- and Losing -- Their Lives On the Front Lines of the Iran Uprising

Barbara Crossette, The Nation. June 24, 2009.
The pervasive presence of women in the Iran uprising have been cast into sharp focus by the murder of Neda Agha-Soltan during a street protest.

Porn Star Sasha Grey Likes Gang Bangs -- Live With It, Tyra Banks

Porn Star Sasha Grey Likes Gang Bangs -- Live With It, Tyra Banks

Lily Quateman, The Frisky AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. June 16, 2009.
Porn star Grey, who has achieved success as a mainstream actress, has gotten tons of criticism for working in porn.

Women's Bodies Remain Battlegrounds in the Culture Wars

Women's Bodies Remain Battlegrounds in the Culture Wars

Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check. June 15, 2009.
Recently released feminist books offer multifaceted critiques of gender and the culture wars.

"Sexy Ukrainian Women Looking for Love": The Fight Against Sex Tourism

Marina Kamenev, Ms. Magazine. June 11, 2009.
Ukrainian feminists are trying to curb a growing sex tourism industry that exploits women and children.

Is Angelina Jolie the Next Feminist Icon?

Is Angelina Jolie the Next Feminist Icon?

Vanessa Richmond, The Tyee. June 10, 2009.
Naomi Wolf thinks so. But what would she be without the boobs and lips?

The Dangerous Lies of Anti-Choice Extremists

The Dangerous Lies of Anti-Choice Extremists

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check. June 4, 2009.
Every person who trots out vicious nonsense and misinformation about abortion played a part in the murder Dr. George Tiller.

Should You Try Stripping?

Should You Try Stripping?

Lily Blau, Sirens Magazine. April 30, 2009.
Faced with increasing economic woes, some women are asking themselves that question.

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Is the "L Word" Feminist?

Sal Renshaw, Ms. Magazine. March 11, 2009.
There have been a lot of shout-outs to feminism on the "L Word", albeit not a consistent feminist politics that will please everyone.

Feminist Housewives Reclaim the Kitchen

Feminist Housewives Reclaim the Kitchen

Shannon Drury, Minnesota Women's Press. March 3, 2009.
Many of the new wave of women stitchers and bakers see kitchen work as part of a lost culture that belonged only to women.

Good News About Women and the Stimulus Package

Good News About Women and the Stimulus Package

Jill Filipovic, Feministe AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. January 29, 2009.
We didn’t win the birth control battle, but the stimulus package is still very good for women.