On AlterNet: sexist

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

Dear Girls -- Here's Why Nasty Old Religious Men Are Terrified of You

Soraya Chemaly, AlterNet. May 23, 2012.

Women are powerful beyond words, because they threaten to unravel the control of corrupt men who abuse their authority.

The 10 Dumbest, Most Offensive Political Ads in Recent Memory

Nicholas Pell, AlterNet. December 27, 2011.

Not a single election cycle goes by without some attempt to use fear of the "other" to win votes. Sadly, the results are sometimes successful.

Stop Staring: Why Are We Obsessed With Breasts?

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. February 12, 2009.

Our readers had a lot to say about a recent article on the objectification of women with large breasts.

Why Sexist Language Matters

Sherryl Kleinman, AlterNet. March 12, 2007.

Gendered words and phrases like "you guys" may seem small compared to issues like violence against women, but changing our language is an easy way to begin overcoming gender inequality.