I'm not so sure about this. I can control whether or not I yell (or stop myself when I realize I'm doing it), but I can't always control whether I cry. (posted to Personal is Political: Crying While Arguing )
I think this swings too far in the other direction. Everybody should, to some extent, be aware of their own safety. I should take steps to make sure my drink isn't drugged, just like I should lock my door when (posted to Sarah Jayne: Feminism, Fear and Friendship)
As a broke grad student, I sympathize with UC students. However, not knowing all the details of the situation, my response is, THE STATE HAS NO MONEY. We know this. We've known this for years and continue to vote against (posted to What We Missed.)
If the space is free to the public, market to women a little bit more. Have members bring in their daughters, or wives/gfs, or other women friends and family members. Have you considered including any local community theatre groups? There (posted to Women and the DIY / Hackerspace Movement)
I agree with you, but the quibbly side of me would like to point out that Onyxia was the scariest thing in WoW for a while (I never raided, so I can't speak to her representation). Also, as a somewhat (posted to Female characters in games)
But is this an isolated situation, or is a systemic matter affecting all areas of culture (yours, mine, the world's)? For instance, let's talk about the limitations women face in the job market, where--especially in this economy--women must accept pay (posted to What We Missed.)
I'm against women only cars. It seems more like women are just revolving around the sexual assault culture instead of controlling it. I think it makes it seem like women are more vulnerable and instead of controlling this crap (special (posted to What We Missed.)
I was actually very pleased when I put chain mail on my female character and it was actually chain mail. I think Dragon Age is generally pretty good with it, particularly with Medium, Heavy and Massive armor. Some of the (posted to Female characters in games)
I think other women should intervene for women too. I def wouldve. Though I've never been to NY so I dont know how squished the cars get. But it def wouldve seemed suspicious and I think quite obvious. I think (posted to What We Missed.)
