Sharing some favourite reading
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thousandmilesblogDomestic violence and rape happen within the context of the society we live in. Though some will tell you women have as much equality as they deserve, it's pretty obvious that's not the case. Sexism is rife, and it's a big, complicated and slippery sort of animal that sneaks into our lives and thoughts in ways so subtle that we often don't realise it's there. We can see its effects, but it's hard to unravel the cause.
In this week, starting with International Women's Day, I want to share some things here that have changed my mind about the way the world works in some ways and put into more eloquent words some other things I've always felt in a vague sort of way. Here are some links to blogs and websites that I read regularly. I bear no responsibility for content. Links may contain swearing.
Shakesville is a feminist blog maintained by several contributors. It's witty, sharp, uplifting, inspiring, sometimes harrowing, sometimes angry, sometimes a bit sweary, but always on the mark with what it has to say, and has a real sense of community. It has an excellent Feminism 101 section. The first thing I ever read there was The terrible bargain we have regretfully struck, which was reposted with additions on the Guardian's Comment is Free section and provoked a huge response, both positive and negative. To my shame I can't remember which of my excellent online acquaintances linked me there, but it made enough of an impression that I added the site to my feeds right away.
The F-Word is a UK-based feminist zine with comment on news, events and issues relevant to contemporary feminism. It has a fantastic team of contributors who always have something insightful to say.
The Curvature is a feminist blog maintained by Cara Kulwicki, who also blogs at Feministe. Its focus is politics and culture.
Sociological Images is a site dedicated to unpicking the context behind images that illustrate some of the less rational and more prejudiced aspects of society. It's usually pretty thought-provoking.
Thus Spake Zuska is a blog written by a science graduate, mostly focusing on themes relevant to women in science. It recently stirred up a lot of activity with a thread about Mansplaining. Hilarity ensued in the comments. If you prefer something more sensible on the same theme, I highly recommend this from Rebecca Solnit.
Women's Views on News is run by a collective of female journalists from the UK, and passes on stories of interest, often with brief analysis.
Backwards in High Heels is a blog by Tania Kindersley and Sarah Vine, writers of a book of the same name.
Echidne of the Snakes is a blog written by a US liberal feminist. It's angry, witty, insightful and informative.
Ms Magazine blog. Ms Magazine is a quarterly US magazine that is now in its 38th year. The blog was launched this year to share news and commentary in between issues.
Anti-Feminist Bingo. I recently played along while watching Newsnight Review.
Last but definitely not least, here is the immortal Derailing for Dummies. My first reading of this was a tad uncomfortable, given that I've done several of the things described, but sometimes learning experiences are like that.
Please feel free to share your own links.
Evil Giraffe
In this week, starting with International Women's Day, I want to share some things here that have changed my mind about the way the world works in some ways and put into more eloquent words some other things I've always felt in a vague sort of way. Here are some links to blogs and websites that I read regularly. I bear no responsibility for content. Links may contain swearing.
Shakesville is a feminist blog maintained by several contributors. It's witty, sharp, uplifting, inspiring, sometimes harrowing, sometimes angry, sometimes a bit sweary, but always on the mark with what it has to say, and has a real sense of community. It has an excellent Feminism 101 section. The first thing I ever read there was The terrible bargain we have regretfully struck, which was reposted with additions on the Guardian's Comment is Free section and provoked a huge response, both positive and negative. To my shame I can't remember which of my excellent online acquaintances linked me there, but it made enough of an impression that I added the site to my feeds right away.
The F-Word is a UK-based feminist zine with comment on news, events and issues relevant to contemporary feminism. It has a fantastic team of contributors who always have something insightful to say.
The Curvature is a feminist blog maintained by Cara Kulwicki, who also blogs at Feministe. Its focus is politics and culture.
Sociological Images is a site dedicated to unpicking the context behind images that illustrate some of the less rational and more prejudiced aspects of society. It's usually pretty thought-provoking.
Thus Spake Zuska is a blog written by a science graduate, mostly focusing on themes relevant to women in science. It recently stirred up a lot of activity with a thread about Mansplaining. Hilarity ensued in the comments. If you prefer something more sensible on the same theme, I highly recommend this from Rebecca Solnit.
Women's Views on News is run by a collective of female journalists from the UK, and passes on stories of interest, often with brief analysis.
Backwards in High Heels is a blog by Tania Kindersley and Sarah Vine, writers of a book of the same name.
Echidne of the Snakes is a blog written by a US liberal feminist. It's angry, witty, insightful and informative.
Ms Magazine blog. Ms Magazine is a quarterly US magazine that is now in its 38th year. The blog was launched this year to share news and commentary in between issues.
Anti-Feminist Bingo. I recently played along while watching Newsnight Review.
Last but definitely not least, here is the immortal Derailing for Dummies. My first reading of this was a tad uncomfortable, given that I've done several of the things described, but sometimes learning experiences are like that.
Please feel free to share your own links.
Evil Giraffe
