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On AlterNet: feminism

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

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.

Women's 'Liberation' Through Submission: An Evangelical Anti-Feminism Is Born

Women's 'Liberation' Through Submission: An Evangelical Anti-Feminism Is Born

Kathryn Joyce, Religion Dispatches. January 22, 2009.
A disturbing number of Christian women are throwing their support behind the "patriarchy movement."

Is Obama What a Feminist Looks Like?

Is Obama What a Feminist Looks Like?

Eleanor Smeal, Huffington Post. January 20, 2009.
Both the national and feminist hopes for Obama are high, and the list of what's at stake is strikingly long.

Is Facebook Hurting Feminism?

Is Facebook Hurting Feminism?

Dr. Logan Levkoff, Huffington Post. January 17, 2009.
For years, women were led to believe that being a girlfriend or wife was a special achievement. Facebook may be bringing that mentality back.

Airbrushed Britney: Clever Street Art Makes Fun of Impossible Beauty Standards

Airbrushed Britney: Clever Street Art Makes Fun of Impossible Beauty Standards

Cara, Feministe AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. January 16, 2009.
Feminist vandalism?

Health Care Reform: Good for Patients, Good for Workers, Good for Women

Health Care Reform: Good for Patients, Good for Workers, Good for Women

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check. January 5, 2009.
Health care reform would give us the opportunity to create jobs that pay us back tenfold.

The Fantasy of Acceptable 'Non-Consent': Why the Female Sexual Submissive Scares Us (and Why She Shouldn't)

The Fantasy of Acceptable 'Non-Consent': Why the Female Sexual Submissive Scares Us (and Why She Shouldn't)

Stacey May Fowles, Seal Press. December 29, 2008.
There is a guilt and shame among women who have fantasies of their own violation and express a desire to be demeaned.

Merry War on Christmas -- The Religious Right Isn't Going Anywhere

Merry War on Christmas -- The Religious Right Isn't Going Anywhere

Frederick Clarkson, The Public Eye. December 25, 2008.
The Christian right has launched a permanent religious war to thwart, and even to roll back, advances in civil rights.

Barack Obama, Feminist in Chief?

Barack Obama, Feminist in Chief?

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. December 8, 2008.
Obama has an opportunity to make gender equality a keystone of his administration.

SNL's Amy Poehler: Smart Girls Have More Fun

SNL's Amy Poehler: Smart Girls Have More Fun

Marianne Schnall, Huffington Post. December 2, 2008.
SNL star Amy Poehler talks about her new online TV series, Smart Girls at the Party.

Maureen Dowd Interviews Tina Fey, Attacks Feminism

Maureen Dowd Interviews Tina Fey, Attacks Feminism

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. December 2, 2008.
Don't worry, Tina Fey comes out unscathed (and as awesome as ever).

What Obama Should Do for Women

What Obama Should Do for Women

Adrianne Appel, IPS News. November 20, 2008.
From women's reproductive health worldwide, to child care and equal pay, women activists are ready to speak with Obama about what needs to be done.

In Praise of Baadasssss Supermamas

In Praise of Baadasssss Supermamas

Stephane Dunn, Ms. Magazine. November 15, 2008.
The women in Blaxploitation pics didn't accept victimization and often fought for causes larger than themselves. Imagine what they would do today.

McCain Blames Feminists for Campaign's Slipping Support

McCain Blames Feminists for Campaign's Slipping Support

Lucinda Marshall, Feminist Peace Network AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. October 21, 2008.
And apparently they're mighty proud of it.

"Do-Me" Feminism and the Rise of Raunch

Andi Zeilser, Seal Press. October 16, 2008.
Promoting pleasure for women has been difficult, thanks to a pop culture view of female sexuality riddled with moralism and classic double standards.

The World According to Camille Paglia Is a Strange World

The World According to Camille Paglia Is a Strange World

Kathy G, The G-Spot AlterNet: PEEK. October 9, 2008.
Announcing...the Camille-meter™