"where sexism and stereotypes are as common as goldfish at a carnival." you know, i've really been noticing that lately. its almost like its getting worse (the sexism, that is). (posted to F.U. Trailer)
my awful catholic school would plan "field trips" for the religion class (only those interested) to abortion clinics. students were encouraged to BRING CAMERAS to make the women feel uncomfortable. its disgusting. (posted to Roe v. Wade guerrilla activism)
ive heard a lot of the ones that have been mentioned already, some word for word, others along the same ideas: "dont get too smart now or he (current bf) wont want you anymore!" -grandma (not he wont want to (posted to What's the worst college advice you've been given? )
something that bothers me and always bothers me about people who comment on abortion is that one line: "I was in planned parenthood- FOR ANOTHER REASON." Whenever I see that it bothers me, as its always followed with a really (posted to "Don't let them tell you you're nothing.")
From what I understand, she decided not to have an abortion because the person who worked there was a punky freak with dyed hair who talked about how much she liked giving her boyfriend head with flavored condoms because of (posted to "Don't let them tell you you're nothing.")
Agreed. I saw "Sisterhood" with younger female relatives and was very annoyed with how they handled the pregnancy scare. My reasons: 1. The character supposedly goes to NYU. NYU is my alma mater, and a very sex-positive school it is (posted to "Don't let them tell you you're nothing.")
so true. and the fact that The Sisterhod its targetted at young girls who may face situations this really makes me sick. i guess Disney, or whoever...doesn't want to inform girls about their options...maybe it would be too controversial...and that's (posted to "Don't let them tell you you're nothing.")
so true. and the fact that The Sisterhod its targetted at young girls who may face situations this really makes me sick. i guess Disney, or whoever...doesn't want to inform girls about their options...maybe it would be too controversial...and that's (posted to "Don't let them tell you you're nothing.")
It bothers me that movies like "juno" and "knocked up" are so ridiculously casual about teenage pregnancy and just treat it like it's so common and acceptable. our society doesn't even question these things anymore. its like the whole mindset (posted to "Don't let them tell you you're nothing.")
