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    Hell Yeah, I'm a Feminist!

  • Policing the Womb, Michele Goodwin
    Recommended! A few quotes and notes: “… pregnancy as a proxy for punishment …” (p.x) But only for the women, even though the men are mostly responsible for causing the pregnancy (males have 100% control over ejaculation in a vagina; females have no control over whatsoever over ovulation and very... Read more »
  • Yeah. Maybe clothes aren’t the problem.
    https://uploads.ovarit.com/816d04d1-c969-513c-9c85-0c454786fb83.jpg The post Yeah. Maybe clothes aren’t the problem. appeared first on Hell Yeah, I'm a Feminist!.... Read more »
  • “What would I be …”
    “What would I be if I didn’t live in a world that hated women?”  Jessica Valenti, Sex Object The post “What would I be …” appeared first on Hell Yeah, I'm a Feminist!.... Read more »
  • Language Matters
    Compare ‘So he fucked her and now she’s knocked up’ with ‘So he made her pregnant and now they’re saying it’s his fault’. The post Language Matters appeared first on Hell Yeah, I'm a Feminist!.... Read more »
  • things we — women — wouldn’t have without feminism
    https://medium.com/the-matriarchy/things-you-wouldnt-have-without-feminism-e743e694801e Sad to say, I’ll bet some will surprise you. The post things we — women — wouldn’t have without feminism appeared first on Hell Yeah, I'm a Feminist!.... Read more »
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    Another angry woman

  • How to give advice on the internet without being an utter menace
    If you don’t think you need to read this post because you’re always giving Good, Helpful Advice as a Good, Helpful Citizen, this one is for you. I’m sure you probably mean well, but it is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that you’ve likely annoyed the... Read more »
  • Using Twitter’s new view counters to see if Twitter Blue increases reach (it doesn’t)
    A brief tl;dr before we dive into this project that I set for myself before immediately descending into madness: I used Twitter’s new system of displaying views on every tweet to compare a sample of Twitter Blue users to a sample of users who didn’t pay real money for a... Read more »
  • Are two thirds of young people “cyber-deviants”? A dive into a dodgy study.
    Earlier this week, several news outlets breathlessly reported on a new study which had found that (gasp) two thirds of 16-19 year olds in Europe are engaging in risky or criminal activity on the internet. One of the authors, doing the press rounds, explicitly spoke out in favour of the... Read more »
  • Predictions on the soon-to-be-called death of social media marketing
    Twitter is going one of two ways. Either Elon Musk is going to burn the entire thing down swiftly in a fit of pique, or it will go the way of Tumblr: become a wholly unprofitable, entirely unmarketable, good, honest shitposting platform. At the same time, whatever direction Meta is... Read more »
  • Things I learned from having a mild case of covid
    Last week, Lady Rona called my name. The lateral flow test lit up like a fucking Christmas tree in seconds. The confirmatory PCR came through positive the next morning. I’m a high risk person. I’ve spent the last two years being fairly terrified of catching the virus because I’m aware... Read more »
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    The Fawcett Society

  • The gender pay gap in 2022: what do voters in marginal ‘red wall’ constituencies want to see?
    THE GENDER PAY GAP 2022: WHAT DO VOTERS IN MARGINAL 'RED WALL' CONSTITUENCIES WANT TO SEE? If there were a general election tomorrow the gender pay gap would be a crucial factor in voting intention, especially for women voters. For the past two general elections, undecided women voters amounted to around 4-5... Read more »
  • Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Employer Toolkit
    Are you an employer that wants to change your workplace culture to prevent sexual harassment?  Our Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace toolkit is a free resource. It will help employers create workplaces where women are safe to report incidents of sexual harassment and support employers to respond appropriately –... Read more »
  • Wates Group joins Fawcett's Equal Play campaign
    At Fawcett, we want all children to be who they want to be.  We are so pleased to once again partner with Wates Group in support of Equal Play, our new campaign to support parents, care givers and influential adults to challenge gender stereotypes with their kids. Fawcett research has shown... Read more »
  • Work with us
    Opportunities We are recruiting for a new Treasurer   Fawcett is entering an exciting period of development as we begin work on planning our new strategy, focusing on increasing our impact and securing our long-term stability. This presents a unique opportunity for our Treasurer to help take Fawcett to the next... Read more »
  • Our staff
    The Fawcett team is based in Shoreditch in East London, and is supported by a team of volunteers and temporary staff. We have a hybrid model of working, with a mix of home and in office working.  If you are a journalist or have an urgent media inquiry, please contact Fresh Communication... Read more »
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    Amy Poehler's Smart Girls - Medium

  • Last Mile Education Fund just surprised 22 tech graduates by paying their student debt. Here’s why.
    Last Mile Debt Relief Initiative for Tech Equity 2022 Inaugural RecipientsIn May 2020, Aliya Kingwood graduated from Morgan State University, a historically Black institution in Baltimore in the midst of the COVID-19 shut-down. It had taken her eight long years to complete her undergraduate degree in computer and electrical engineering.... Read more »
  • These Women are Working to Save Thousands of Lives through Organ Donation Reform
    Ninety percent of Americans support organ donation. It’s something we agree on across the country. But… thousands of organs go unrecovered from potential donors every year, while more than 100,000 Americans wait for life saving transplants.Smart Girls caught up with four amazing women working to save lives and change what’s... Read more »
  • Dive into a very special Camp GoldieBlox Field Trip TOMORROW 12:15pm PT
    We will be going under the sea with aquanauts Samantha T. Porter, Sydney Hamilton, and Adele Luta to make biodegradable glitter and oobleck filled Globbles! You will learn what a day in the life of an aquanaut is all about, plus we will answer all of your eagerly anticipated questions... Read more »
  • VideoCome with us on a Scavenger Hunt!
    Are you as excited as we are? Well, obviously! CAMP GOLDIEBLOX: Adventures at Eureka Point premieres today and there is so much fun to be had.https://medium.com/media/b0f35cf4e53965e4d7433243673b8b57/hrefIn this first episode you get to meet our super special campers: Jia, Malachi, and Kiarra. They are on a scavenger hunt and really really want... Read more »
  • VideoCome with us on a Scavenger Hunt!
    Are you as excited as we are? Well, obviously! CAMP GOLDIEBLOX: Adventures at Eureka Point premieres today and there is so much fun to be had.In this first episode you get to meet our super special campers: Jia, Malachi, and Kiarra. They are on a scavenger hunt and really really want... Read more »
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    Feminism and Social Criticism by Minna Salami

  • Thoughts on Aliveness and Artificial Intelligence
    There is no satisfactory way to fully describe what it means to be alive. There are ways to describe what it means to be a person, a human, or a living organism, but besides the corporeal processes that keep the body biologically active, it is more difficult describing what it... Read more »
  • What has not been noticed before; On the African village and the secrets of modernity. A two-part essay.
    I wrote a two-part essay titled “What has not been noticed before; On the African village and the secrets of modernity” for the transfluid platform, YPPÉ. I also recorded an audio version of the essay. And two brilliant minds, Itzel Esquivel and Ro Averin, discussed the essay on the You... Read more »
  • Black feminism and the polycrisis
    I am very, very excited to share that @thenew.institute where I have been a fellow since November 2022, has invited me to be a Programme Chair and I’ve accepted the role. My objective (both at The New Institute and at large) is to expand and advocate for feminism and especially... Read more »
  • New writing on the Eco Gender Gap
    I have published an article on Project Syndicate titled Closing the Eco Gender Gap. It’s about the perceived relationship between climate change, gender stereotypes, and rationality, topics that I am deeply concerned about. Read it there or below, share the link, and do let me know your thoughts. Closing the Eco Gender... Read more »
  • A Historical Overview of African Feminist Strands
    Recently launched by the Goethe Institute, The House of African Feminisms (HoAF) is a platform for feminist discourse, resources and enlightenment. The project aims at highlighting the works of various African feminist scholars, artists and thinkers around the world as well as providing a resource on African feminisms.  To mark... Read more »
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    Brown Girl Magazine

  • Ace Designer Anita Dongre Goes Vegan
    Making conscious decisions can, and should, go hand in hand with wearing fashionable pieces of clothing. Fortunately, South Asian fashion is making huge strides in the sustainable fashion department, and ace fashion designer Anita Dongre is at the forefront of this change. The post Ace Designer Anita Dongre Goes Vegan... Read more »
  • Of Motherhood and Mental Health — An Immigrant Mom’s Journey
    To honour Mental Health Awareness Month, Anabia explores motherhood as she has experienced it as an immigrant, South Asian mama… the magic, the struggles, the mental health challenges, the community expectations and  also shares how she has now reached the most comfortable, confident version of herself as a mother. The... Read more »
  • Celebrating our Cultural Identity With Bharatanatyam
    An Arangetram is the on-stage debut of a traditional Bharatanatyam dancer following years of training and discipline under the able guidance of a Guru. The post Celebrating our Cultural Identity With Bharatanatyam appeared first on Brown Girl Magazine.... Read more »
  • Tilted Lotus: A Brand Rooted in Culture, Compassion, and Style
    Tilted Lotus hit the market in December 2022 and is already making waves. Founder, Preeti Gore, talks all things inception, inspiration, and what's next for the brand! The post Tilted Lotus: A Brand Rooted in Culture, Compassion, and Style appeared first on Brown Girl Magazine.... Read more »
  • ‘A Man Sleeps in a Church:’ A Short Story by Sri Nimmagadda
    Prayer is a process, the man in a gray suit would find, and what begins feeling ridiculous, or like grasping for spiritual straws, ends up feeling akin to a dam giving way to water; unrestrained, unexploited. The post ‘A Man Sleeps in a Church:’ A Short Story by Sri Nimmagadda... Read more »
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    Adios Barbie

  • The Globalization of Skin-Lightening Products
    When most people think about globalization, they picture the spread of McDonald’s and Coca-Cola throughout Asia, or the smorgasbord of ethnic restaurants in New York City. But a less commonly… The post The Globalization of Skin-Lightening Products appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »
  • The Barriers to Mental Health Treatment in Rural Areas
    There are many benefits to living in a small town — the sense of closeness, the sense of community. But when you are facing a mental health concern, the very… The post The Barriers to Mental Health Treatment in Rural Areas appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »
  • Women as Passive Objects Vs. Independent Leaders
    The objectification of women is so deeply rooted in our society that evidence of its existence can be seen throughout history. Ancient headless statues of the female form have spawned… The post Women as Passive Objects Vs. Independent Leaders appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »
  • The Pandemic and A Case for Single-Payer Healthcare
    we have a system in which inequality flourishes, medical debt ruins lives, and people are dying, too afraid to go to the doctor due to the associated costs. The post The Pandemic and A Case for Single-Payer Healthcare appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »
  • From Cancel Culture… to Collective Accountability
    The transformative potential of Nonviolent Communication. The post From Cancel Culture… to Collective Accountability appeared first on Adios Barbie.... Read more »
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    LiisBeth

  • Is Coalition Building a Lost Art?
    One important lesson about coalitions is the ultimate goals of the group should outweigh any individual differences. The post Is Coalition Building a Lost Art? appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »
  • Wealth Planning for the Not Wealthy
    In capitalist economies, everyone needs to think about wealth--especially women. Here's why. The post Wealth Planning for the Not Wealthy appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »
  • VideoWomen Entrepreneurs “Never Going Back”
    According to the recently released State of Women Entrepreneurs 2023, the gap between men and women are getting narrower. The post Women Entrepreneurs “Never Going Back” appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »
  • Emphasizing Empathy Pays Off
    Melanie Grad and Ruth Wylie bring empathy and flexibility to Perspective Squared through their approach to strategy, creative, and production. The post Emphasizing Empathy Pays Off appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »
  • Unionizing Freelancers
    The first Freelance Summit was held on Friday, February 3 in Toronto at Metropolitan University. Participants discussed the crippling erosion of freelance worker well-being in Canada–and if working together was part of the answer. The post Unionizing Freelancers appeared first on LiisBeth.... Read more »
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    Refinery29

  • Petites, We Found The Perfect Suit Styles For You
    Like the TBR pile at the side of your bed or the recommended portion size on the back of a packet of Mini Eggs, petite fashion often goes ignored. Frequently referred to as a 'niche market', shopping can be annoyingly difficult for those of us who are 5'3 and below.... Read more »
  • FYI, This Is The It Bag Of The Moment
    The idea of an It bag seems rather outdated. There was once a time when we clamoured to get our hands on a Fendi baguette (thank you, Carrie Bradshaw), searched high and low for a Louis Vuitton Speedy and would have given anything to snag a Gucci Jackie — or even... Read more »
  • Just How Good Is No7’s New Future Renew Range? 3 R29ers Find Out
    Boots’ own brand No7 needs little introduction. A British beauty staple for over 80 years, you’ll recognise it from the bathroom shelves of your mum, aunt, nan and friends even if you’ve never tried it yourself. So when we heard that the new range, Future Renew, has been in the... Read more »
  • This Is Your One-Stop Shop For All The Biggest Y2K Trends
    Are you all about grunge fairycore or '90s whimsigoth? A wannabe 20-year-old Angelina Jolie in cult cyber classic Hackers or Avril Lavigne in her skater girl days? Whatever your '90s and Y2K poison, Minga London is serving it up hot. The British brand's offering ticks all the right nostalgic boxes,... Read more »
  • 9 Tanning Myths Dermatologists Want You To Stop Believing ASAP
    Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing... Read more »
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    Center for Reproductive Rights

  • Oklahoma Supreme Court Strikes Down Vigilante Abortion Bans
    Oklahoma high court rules that S.B. 8 copycat laws are unconstitutional, though pre-Roe ban remains in effect. The post Oklahoma Supreme Court Strikes Down Vigilante Abortion Bans appeared first on Center for Reproductive Rights.... Read more »
  • OCRJ v. State of Oklahoma
    The post OCRJ v. State of Oklahoma appeared first on Center for Reproductive Rights.... Read more »
  • Court Temporarily Blocks South Carolina Abortion Ban
    5.26.23 (PRESS RELEASE) — Today, a South Carolina state court granted abortion providers’ request to temporarily block a newly-enacted ban on abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy (Senate Bill 474). The ban took immediate effect on May 25, after being signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster. S. 474... Read more »
  • The Center and Partners Sue South Carolina to Block New Abortion Ban
    A six-week abortion ban—nearly identical to one thrown out by the state supreme court earlier this year—was signed into law this morning, causing chaos and confusion for patients and providers. The post The Center and Partners Sue South Carolina to Block New Abortion Ban appeared first on Center for Reproductive... Read more »
  • South Carolina Abortion Providers File New State Court Challenge to Six-Week Abortion Ban
    05.25.23 (PRESS RELEASE) — Today, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, Greenville Women’s Clinic, and two physician-plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in state court seeking to block Senate Bill 474, South Carolina’s newly-enacted ban on abortion after approximately six weeks of pregnancy. Today’s challenge comes just over four months after the South Carolina... Read more »