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Tag: gender

Feminist Literary Criticism: The First Hundred Years
Feminism, literature

Feminist Literary Criticism: The First Hundred Years

Feminist literary theory posits that gender is socially constructed rather than biologically determined. For example, why in Western cultures do … Continue reading Feminist Literary Criticism: The First Hundred Years

How LITTLE WOMEN Saved Me
Feminism, Memoir

How LITTLE WOMEN Saved Me

On my tenth Christmas, I peeled back the wrapping paper to find a book about the size of a dictionary. … Continue reading How LITTLE WOMEN Saved Me

Misunderstanding Feminism
Feminism, Relationships

Misunderstanding Feminism

We need some nuance here. We need to talk about the distinction between systemic, socialized misogyny and individuals who simply … Continue reading Misunderstanding Feminism

Why “I’m Not a Rapist” Means Nothing
Feminism

Why “I’m Not a Rapist” Means Nothing

In Zen Buddhism, Ango is a three-month period of intensive study and practice. One aspect of Ango is that members … Continue reading Why “I’m Not a Rapist” Means Nothing

Commonality
Healing, Memoir

Commonality

I cannot thank you enough. For in reading my story, you have become part of it now, too. All survivors … Continue reading Commonality

Safety
Healing, Memoir

Safety

I knew safety was the first step towards healing after trauma. But I had thought that simply meant pushing my … Continue reading Safety

In the Aftermath
Memoir

In the Aftermath

Jonathan’s assault was among the least violent of the assaults I’ve survived. In fact, to some people, it isn’t an … Continue reading In the Aftermath

“I Am Not an Easy Man” – More Anthropology Than Art
Art, Feminism, Reviews

“I Am Not an Easy Man” – More Anthropology Than Art

“I Am Not an Easy Man” (Je Ne Suis Pas Un Homme Facile) is a film I shouldn’t like—but do. Netflix’s … Continue reading “I Am Not an Easy Man” – More Anthropology Than Art

Why Gloria Steinem Was Wrong, and Why It Matters
current events, Feminism

Why Gloria Steinem Was Wrong, and Why It Matters

In the wake of Gloria Steinem’s comments that young women could only be siding with Bernie over Hillary in order … Continue reading Why Gloria Steinem Was Wrong, and Why It Matters

Why the Rape Wasn’t Your Fault: An Open Letter
Healing, Memoir

Why the Rape Wasn’t Your Fault: An Open Letter

A lot of blog posts address men who believe rape is, at least in part, the responsibility of the victim—rather than … Continue reading Why the Rape Wasn’t Your Fault: An Open Letter

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