Mona, It's called intersectionality. We are not all alike and we need to discuss our similarities and differences. And no, the discussion of gay rights within feminism should not stop, just as discussions of racisim within feminism should never stop. (posted to Marriage and Family: Understanding Radical Views and Realities)
Because there is just no such thing as a "feminist issue exclusively." Sexism and the patriarchy impact us differently based on whether we are white, black, Mexican, straight, gay, transgender, etc. Here's an oldie but goodie, read up, b/c it's (posted to Marriage and Family: Understanding Radical Views and Realities)
Vegetarianism IS a feminist topic : Carol Adams, "The Sexual Politics of Meat: Feminist-Vegetariant Critical Theory" Mona, How can you say "women's rights aren't about protection of minorities" and "But feminism, or at least the kind of feminism I was (posted to Marriage and Family: Understanding Radical Views and Realities)
Skis with those properties makes sense, but wouldn't they be good for anyone, male or female, that is smaller and lighter with less muscle mass? "But, women can use "mens" skis as well, so in that sense "adult" makes sense." (posted to Confirmation that Man=Default Adult)
I dunno, this is Japan....not that they get a pass, or anything, but Japan is WEIRD. And I say that affectionately, because it's my home away from home. But Japan's culture of sexuality is just bizarre. This is actually one (posted to Your daily dose of horrifying)
And the name of the machine is apparently a Pearl Harbor reference... how this relates to boobs, I'm not sure. (posted to Your daily dose of horrifying)
Can they not call them heavy skis and light skis? Gees.... It doesn't take a lot to rid the world of a little bit of gender binary. (posted to Confirmation that Man=Default Adult)
