Why does the myth that a woman can consent to sex while asleep still persist? Why should it matter that the man rapist may not have been aware she was asleep. If she has pushed you away twice when she… Read More ›
gender & feminism
Anybody who says crap like this? Avoid them and warn others about them
*** TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR RAPE APOLOGISM, VICTIM BLAMING, SLUT SHAMING AND VIOLENT IMAGERY ***
An Open Challenge to mainstream media re SlutWalk Sydney
Does a single one of you have the guts to forego predictable titillation and let the public know the truth about Slutwalk and the hundreds and hundreds of other women and male and queer allies who will be marching in non-skimpy wear, and why they are there? Or will it just be more sad head-shaking misrepresentation from your pundits?
Insurance Fail
Mum not a good enough title for you? Nevermind, this insurance company will look after you.
Robbie Williams, Professor of Manology at Science University
In which Robbie Williams reminds us that it’s not feminists who think that all men are garbage:
Today in sexism
Finance Minister Senator Penny Wong gets called ‘catty’ in Parliament by Coalition member, Senator David Bushby and addresses it head on. See the video here.
Bingo Card: My Need For Female Attention Outweighs Your Lack of Interest or Sense of Safety
Reading an old thread about self-proclaimed “nice guys” who refuse to take no for an answer, I realised that we had thrown around the idea of a bingo card in comments.
37th Down Under Feminists Carnival at Boganette
The astonishingly prompt Boganette has posted the May DUFC already!
Finding the gaps in Australian women’s health services
Australia’s largest network of organisations advocating for women’s equality is marking the International Day of Action for Women’s Health on 28 May 2011 with the launch of a survey to identify gaps in Australian women’s health services.
Re-post: But why shouldn’t she take some responsibility too for the rape?
Image credit here. In honour of the Slut Walk happening in parts of Australia at the moment I am re-posting this piece, which orginally appeared here on blue milk. TRIGGER WARNING – graphic description of rape. ——————————————– I am going… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 