[Potential Trigger warning] … that a study has just discovered that rapists don’t usually have rapist tattoed on their forehead. THE typical rapist is a charmer, not a misfit, new research shows. He is talkative, engaging and employed in a… Read More ›
sexuality and health
Review: Radical Act
Radical Act, a documentary by Tex Clark, was filmed back in 1995 and is about the queer/feminist music scene in the USA at that time. The documentary is simple but endearing – Clark interviewed female musicians and music journalists about… Read More ›
The UN General Assembly this week voted to allow LGBT people to be executed without cause
Seriously.
I have no words.
Femmostroppo Reader November 17, 2010
Items of interest found recently in my RSS feed-reader. What did I miss? Please share what you've been reading (and writing!) in the comments.
Marriage Equality Rally in Sydney — November 27th
Post made sticky on the front page because the march is this weekend!
Australian boys to get Gardasil vaccine
The Therapeutic Goods Administration last week approved Gardasil for use on males up to the age of 26.
Surely the longest bow ever drawn
(This is about a rape joke, so usual trigger warnings apply, though trust me, you will get the last laugh). This article on brisbanetimes.com.au: The state government is urging Queensland clothing stores not to sell a t-shirt depicting a woman… Read More ›
Rally for Abortion Rights
On October the 9th this year, there is a National Day of Action being held in support of the Cairns couple who face legal action over sourcing RU486 from overseas, and in solidarity with Queensland women more generally. It’s also… Read More ›
Strange behaviour
TRIGGER WARNING.
This woman was 14 years old when her own daughter was born. She is 27 years old now.
Her daughter is 13 years old and has been sexually assaulted by her grandfather. (It is quite possible that the grandfather is also this woman’s father – you can’t tell from the limited information available).
It is a pretty safe bet that this woman has been through a lot recently.
Sexting and Slut-Shaming
Announcing the release of this particular video, he commented “The launch of this new video comes on White Balloon Day – a time to break the silence on child sexual assault and raise awareness that child safety is everyone’s responsibility.”
Everyone’s responsibility. Everyone’s. Shall we take a quick peek at the video in question?
Hoyden About Town 