skip to main
|
skip to sidebar
My New Feminist
March 27, 2011
The Definition(s) of Feminism
fem·i·nism
(noun) \ˈfe-mə-ˌni-zəm\
1 : the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes
2 : organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests
3 : Something that puts a smile on Danielle's face (and, judging by the comments, Talia's as well)!
Newer Post
Older Post
Home
Popular Posts
Spotlight: Alicia Jo Rabins & "Girls In Trouble"
(Above) Alicia Jo Rabins alongside her husband-slash-bandmate, Aaron Hartman. If you don’t think "indie fiddle-folk melodies” ( HEEB Ma...
For Teens: Why Talking About Birth Control Matters
This post is for a blog carnival called " Birth Control: We've Got You Covered ," which is being sponsored by the National Wom...
"Hello, Ms. President." (Is that so hard to believe?)
Is she the next "Ms. President"? I think I've said this before, but the Yahoo! Homepage is literally one of the first things ...
Pug Shot #1: Lover Boy
This is my pug, Po. We also call him Pobert, Poseph, Poey, Po-Baby, Hi Po (Allergenic), Barbecue Face, and a thousand other ridiculous name...
My Problem With "Maggie Goes On A Diet"
I discovered Maggie Goes On A Diet during one of my morning rituals ( I tend to start my days with a cup o' joe and a few interesting ...
Interview With Sophie Rae, the Lead Singer/Guitarist of "Care Bears on Fire" and Creator of Grrrl Beat
Photo by Jess Norton Sophie Rae is the lead singer/guitarist of Care Bears on Fire , a pop-punk band with serious feminist undertones. B...
What does being a girl mean to you? (By Alexis Z.)
Alexis Z. wrote this piece in response to a question I've been asking for a while now: "What does being a girl mean to you?" I...
Purity Balls: Why is our virginity anybody's business but our own?
When I was a kid (read: younger than I am now), I was deathly afraid of Chucky from the Child’s Play series. You know him, right? He’s got...
Women in Television Who Break the Mold
10. Carrie Heffernan ( The King of Queens ) The King of Queens isn't my favorite show in the world, but I always thought Carrie was an...
P!nk & Operation: Anti-Discrimination
Well, I have to say that Operation: Anti-Discrimination yesterday was (for the most part) a success! But I've got a lot to say about wh...
Popular Posts
Women From Around the World, Who've Changed the World
Susan B. Anthony reeks of awesome. My friend Catelyn, owner of a 60's-themed blog called Throw Back Rag and a Facebook addict, suggest...
Book Review: "Out" by Natsuo Kirino
I had the pleasure of visiting a little bookstore a few weeks ago with my grandma. Actually, there was nothing "little" about that...
Pro-Choice is Pro-Life (By Amelia G.)
This article was written by Amelia G., a woman who describes herself as "an undergraduate, feminist, seafood enthusiast, bookworm (and,...
We Cannot Sit Back Down (Gender Equality Speech)
The future of feminism. I wrote this for my AP Language and Composition class. We had to pick an issue that we're passionate about (in m...
What does being a girl mean to you? (By Alexis Z.)
Alexis Z. wrote this piece in response to a question I've been asking for a while now: "What does being a girl mean to you?" I...
"Because You Think Being A Girl Is Degrading"
(Above) Do androgynous models catch flack for rocking the very concept of gender binary to its core? Well, if they do, they're probably ...
P!nk & Operation: Anti-Discrimination
Well, I have to say that Operation: Anti-Discrimination yesterday was (for the most part) a success! But I've got a lot to say about wh...
Shh! Don't Say the F-word
I'm a feminist. Man, that feels good. I've been a feminist all my life but didn't realize it until a few weeks ago when I chec...
How do you feel about NY's same-sex marriage ruling? Submit your opinion to the online zine Grrrl Beat!
I'm guessing you've already heard the fantastic news: "[New York] lawmakers voted late Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, ma...
"Hello, Ms. President." (Is that so hard to believe?)
Is she the next "Ms. President"? I think I've said this before, but the Yahoo! Homepage is literally one of the first things ...
Popular Posts
Pro-Choice is Pro-Life (By Amelia G.)
This article was written by Amelia G., a woman who describes herself as "an undergraduate, feminist, seafood enthusiast, bookworm (and,...
Stereotypes about femininity got you down . . . ?
About a month ago a woman from HighWire , a program at Lancaster University in the UK, contacted me about a video made by some of her studen...
Book Review: "Out" by Natsuo Kirino
I had the pleasure of visiting a little bookstore a few weeks ago with my grandma. Actually, there was nothing "little" about that...
Feminist Findings in Lady Gaga's Newest Album
When it comes to Lady Gaga , the biggest name in pop music (and arguably the world) today, my feelings are very much in tune with what Noell...
P!nk & Operation: Anti-Discrimination
Well, I have to say that Operation: Anti-Discrimination yesterday was (for the most part) a success! But I've got a lot to say about wh...
Shh! Don't Say the F-word
I'm a feminist. Man, that feels good. I've been a feminist all my life but didn't realize it until a few weeks ago when I chec...
What does being a girl mean to you? (By Alexis Z.)
Alexis Z. wrote this piece in response to a question I've been asking for a while now: "What does being a girl mean to you?" I...
Studio Art Project #1: Still Life Objects
Since I'm enrolled in AP Studio Art this year I thought it would be cool to post some of my projects. This first one isn't my best, ...
Women From Around the World, Who've Changed the World
Susan B. Anthony reeks of awesome. My friend Catelyn, owner of a 60's-themed blog called Throw Back Rag and a Facebook addict, suggest...
50 Fascinating Facts for Women's History Month
I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't know March was Women's History Month until somebody emailed me an article called - you g...
Blog Archive
►
2012
►
June
▼
2011
►
November
►
October
►
September
►
August
►
July
►
June
►
May
▼
March
The Definition(s) of Feminism
"Hello, Ms. President." (Is that so hard to believe?)
50 Best Movies for Women's History Month
Men of Quality Respect Women's Equality
An Epic Post Where Feminism and Chinese Collide
Lil' Wayne Got BURNED By Three Little girls
50 Fascinating Facts for Women's History Month
►
February
►
January
►
2010
►
December
►
November
►
October
►
September
►
August
►
July
►
June