Father and daughter in matching Wonder Woman-inspired outfits at WonderCon and both looking positively wonderful.
gender & feminism
Girls speak: on Harry Potter, Radio National, and how to fix a sexist screwup
This rather highlighted in my mind exactly how rarely this happens in the media. Teenage girls as experts in their own experience?
Quick Hit – Grace Fallen
Quick Hit: Grace Fallen Photography
Because women’s equality has not always existed like grass and trees.. it had to be fought for
For the people who don’t believe sexism still exists this tumblr, A Thousand Reasons is great.. and here’s the story behind it.
Hashtag Of the Day: #ididnotreport (trigger warning #rapeculture #webelieveyou)
The headline basically says it all for the benefit of our HaT tweetbot; here’s the link to the #ididnotreport hashtag on Twitter if you want to read.
Sunday Singalong: Alanis Morisette
I’ll come right out and be honest and say that I’m not a huge Alanis Morisette fan but you know she did make one of the best angry, break-up songs ever and it feels good to have one of those written from the woman’s point of view.
Video for #IWD – Equal Pay Facts
Sam and Steve are equally qualified, talented and hardworking. But by the time they’re 50, Steve will have earned twice as much as Sam over his life. – http://www.equalpayfacts.com Sorry, haven’t located a transcript and don’t have the spoons right… Read More ›
Thursday Internet Tradition: Downfall mashups
Hoydens are aware of all Internet traditions! But we share our hard-won cultural knowledge! This week, we introduce you to the tradition of Downfall mash-ups.
Sobering thoughts on the eve of International Women’s Day
Sobering thoughts on the eve of International Women’s Day. Trigger warning for descriptions of violence against women and children.
Sunday Poet: Sarah Jones
Image: not so long ago, Sarah Jones performed at the White House for Women’s History Month after receiving an invitation from First Lady Michelle Obama and here is a picture from that occasion. Sarah Jones is a Tony Award winning… Read More ›