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• That is a really big question. If you figure it out, could you please let me know the answer? Two years ago I was living in a conservative Jesuit (catholic) part of the university. Living there was frustrating and at
  (posted to Queer-friendly Feminist in Christian Higher Education: Compromise or Opportunity?)
• That campaign is interesting. At uni, one of our lecturers was talking about how lots of Australian men wont go to the doctor unless encouraged to do so by a female because of issues around what it means to be
  (posted to Men 'support their girlfriends' with diet plans and breast screening)
• I can't believe that no-one has mentioned the empire trilogy yet. (Daughter of the Empire, Servant of the Empire and Mistress of the Empire - I must dig them out to re-read). Co-authored by Janny Wurts and Raymond E. Feist
  (posted to Feminist Fantasy)
• Second that, the Tamora Pierce books are great. :D Also, if you can get them outside Australia, the Obernewtyn Chronicles by Isobelle Carmody (fantasy). Good luck!
  (posted to Books for a Young Feminist?)
• Thanks for the advice everyone, I will try to discuss it with him next time the issue arises (luckily he's not in the office this week). As many of you pointed out, even though this is an awkward conversation to
  (posted to Dealing with personal space at work . . . )

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• It isn't "violence" if, oh, it's just an "accident" - just like it isn't "harassment" if it's "just" invading personal space. No one could prove a thing. Ha. Use the same logic as the perverts of the world to get (posted to Dealing with personal space at work . . . )
• Actually, I wouldn't go to his superiors. I would mention it to him that you are uncomfortable with him in your personal space. But going over someone's head to their boss tends to really tick them off... (at least in (posted to Dealing with personal space at work . . . )
• i should clarify that first paragraph.... i don't think you should necessarily "avoid" upsetting this person by not saying anything... but usually companies have a policy on how to deal with this crap and it usually involves HR (after talking (posted to Dealing with personal space at work . . . )
• What the hell are you talking about? I suddenly endorse patriarchy because I do not advocate bashing someone in the eye? I took your "joke" seriously because there was no indication that it was a joke. You need to grow (posted to Dealing with personal space at work . . . )
• QFT! Who cares about the and sexual harassment and degradation of women? I bet next they'll tell us to stop kicking puppies and burning crosses on our neighbors' lawns. Stop overreacting, PC police, and leave our hobbies alone! (posted to Dealing with personal space at work . . . )

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