feminism

My Top 10 Ultimate Eyeroll Sheroes

A few weeks back, I got looped into an Instagram chat with some coworkers from one of my gigs, who were snarking about the fact that the

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Bills or principles? Sometimes the choice isn't easy (Image Credit: Think Stock)

A Reluctant Disney Princess: Cinderella AND A Feminist?

It's totally cool to be a feminine lady, but that doesn't mean the message of Disney Princess culture is harm-free. Christine Stoddard shares her story of doing the job of playing princess for children's birthday parties, and what it taught her about sharing Feminism with all ages.

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Take The Cake: How Patriarchy Is A LOT Like Chuck E. Cheese

One of my favorite ways to help people conceptualize patriarchy is by asking them to imagine a Chuck E. Cheese.

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Image: Warren K. Leffler; Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C

 Just A Few Of The Feminist Victories That Made Phyllis Schlafly's Career Possible

Phyllis Schlafly, a beneficiary of feminism, died Monday at the age of 92. She was surrounded by her family.

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In what world would a superhero's priorities be in this order?

Are You A Housework Superhero? Target Fails Again

You may be assuming that we’re going to be seeing pink, and if so, then you are partially correct. But they took that gender stereotyping and walked it right off a cliff. Instead of the logo and belt, the “bat girl” shirt has a four item to-do list.

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OK, but WHAT IS HE HOLDING IN HIS HANDS

Why Do We Keep Telling Women Not To Feed The Trolls?

I couldn’t help but assume the reason these people were telling me not to say even a word to this troll was because women aren’t supposed to fight back. We’re supposed to rise above — to “not stoop to their level,” as my mom used to say.

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How To Talk To A Woman Who Is Wearing Headphones

The debate is on, and the internet at large has yet to reach a definitive answer. But I think we've finally found it.

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This Breastfeeding Mom Was Told To Pump In A Hotel Bathroom. She Had Other Ideas.

“I told them they don’t eat lunch in the bathroom, so it’s gross to expect me to contaminate baby’s milk in there.”

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