The Portly Dyke, at Shakesville: Robbing the Hearts of Men Think about this the next time you hear someone say the words: “Be a man!” Actually look at the situation in which this comes up, and think about what is… Read More ›
Sociology
Happy International Women’s Day
The fabulous photomosaic below was made for IWD in 2006 (by Flickrite wiccked, who also blogs from Brisbane at Music to my Eyes): Originally uploaded by wiccked: go to her Flickr page to see details of individual photos And here’s… Read More ›
OBGYN Obstetrics Gynecology Baby Labor OB Handles
OBGYN Obstetrics Gynecology Baby Labor OB Handles Manufacturer : OB Handle Model Number : OBHANDLE OBGYN Obstetrics Gynecology Baby Labor OB Handles (2 HANDLES). Perfect for those expecting moms out there. Easy, Efficient management of second stage of labor. If… Read More ›
Friday Hoydens: The Gulabi Gang
“Well behaved women rarely make history.” – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich The Guardian has an article on the Gulabi Gang. The Gulabi Gang is a several-hundred-strong pink-sari-clad resistance force, at war against male corruption, oppression, and violence in northern India. Raekha… Read More ›
Followup: medical rape in Australia
Another rapist doctor has been busted – this time, Toorak dermatologist David Wee Kin Tong, who pled guilty on criminal charges for raping seven women and indecently assaulting another seven. The Victorian Medical Board had previously dismissed two allegations of… Read More ›
Interesting
Blogging boosts your social life: research
Carnival Against Sexual Violence
The 42nd Carnival against Sexual Violence is up at abyss2hope. There are posts on legal issues, a media watch section, and posts on personal stories, raising awareness, recovery, research, and solutions. Check it out.
Re-victimisation for fun and profit: more Goliath, less David
A few days ago, Jessica’s Feministing post on a pro-rape shirt stimulated an email-writing campaign against the perps, “David and Goliath”. The shirt was pulled the next day. Success! David and Goliath immediately released this T-shirt, with the following frustrated… Read More ›
About time
Today’s Australian: A NATIONAL system of registration for doctors is being finalised by federal, state and territory governments, which will help prevent cases such as that of Jayant Patel in Queensland and the “Butcher of Bega” in NSW. Federal Health… Read More ›
A shallow exercise in self-congratulation, victim-blaming, and denial
Playing at Poverty at Resist Racism. A classic example of unexamined privilege in a “social experiment” about “starting from scratch” being held up as a morality tale against social security. This is a fantastic post: read it. *title from Kai’s… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 