Here’s a quick hit from the tech world (courtesy of my father, expert lurker of Mac blogs): Intel CEO Paul Otellini recently took a swipe at Steve Jobs for what he thinks is a “step back” in the forthcoming Apple TV design. Citing Apple TV’s lack of full internet features, Otellini said that the product [...]
Filed under: Advertising, Stereotyping | Tagged: Advertising, apple, apple tv, Feminism, intel, Stereotyping, steven jobs | 1 Comment »
Well, this is classy: The Republican website for a Minnesota Senate race posted a video, highlighting the latest reason you should vote for a GOP candidate this election cycle: Republican women are hot; Democrats are dogs. The YouTube clip shows photos of Republican women in flattering glamorized poses (frequently in bikinis), juxtaposed with purposely unflattering– [...]
Filed under: Harassment, Politics, Pop Culture, Stereotyping | Tagged: Democrats, Politics, republicans, sexism | 1 Comment »
It was only last December that the HRC released its “Buy For Equality” report on corporate equality practices, highlighting Target’s 100% rating on LGBTQ rights. But now the gay rights group has issued a clear repudiation of the retail giant, calling on them to seriously reevaluate their donation policies, or lose all support of “fair-minded [...]
Filed under: GLBT, Politics, Same-sex Marriage, Violence, Workplace | Tagged: Gay rights, homophobia, LGBTQ, Same-sex Marriage, target | Leave a Comment »
Whether Oklahoma elects a Republican or Democrat as governor this November, one thing is clear– it will be a woman. A woman has never before occupied the gubernatorial position in Oklahoma, a gender disparity that exists for 26 other states, as well. And as NPR reports, an all-female face-off for a state’s top elected position has only [...]
Filed under: Politics | Tagged: Feminism, jari askins, mary fallin, oklahoma, Politics, women | 2 Comments »
A steroid known as dexamethasone has been making headlines in its connection with prenatal usage and health risks. Yet one team of doctors remains committed to the drug, and is currently conducting studies to prove the effects of its use on reduction of homosexuality and ‘masculine life choices’ in girls. Yes, you read that right. [...]
Filed under: GLBT, Health, Reproductive Rights, Stereotyping | Tagged: Feminism, LGBTQ, pregnancy, Reproductive Rights | 4 Comments »
What I’m about to say will fall into the “typical feminist buzzkill” stereotype– but, hey, it wouldn’t be the first time: While most of you are undoubtedly watching the World Cup US v. Ghana game, think about the following: During one typical 90 minute game, 317 women in South Africa will be raped. It isn’t [...]
Filed under: International, Sports, Violence | Tagged: Rape, sexual assault, south africa, world cup | 4 Comments »
Via Jezebel: Today Spirit Airlines came out with this advertisement for coastal flights, featuring a greased-up woman in a bikini, with the header: “Check Out The Oil On Our Beaches.” This ad is particularly tacky for multiple reasons– exploiting women as well as the oil crisis. This time, it’s not just the feminists who are [...]
Filed under: Advertising, Pop Culture, Sex | Tagged: Advertising, bp, oil spill, sexism | 3 Comments »
At a panel on Women In The Media that I attended a year ago, sports columnist Christine Brennan was asked who her favorite feminist hero was. “My father,” she responded. Brennan went on to explain that her father, a Republican who voted for Goldwater and Nixon, had been her greatest inspiration and largest factor in [...]
Filed under: Feminism, Male Perspectives, Stereotyping | Tagged: equality, father's day, feminist, parenting | 1 Comment »
An FDA advisory panel has officially approved Ella, the newest version of emergency contraception. Dubbed the “week after pill,” the drug works similarly to Plan B, but extends the window of effectiveness to up to 5 days after unprotected sex (Plan B currently protects only up to 72 hours). Furthermore, Plan B decreases in effectiveness [...]
Filed under: Abortion, Reproductive Rights, Sex | Tagged: Abortion, contraception, ella, morning after pill, pro-choice, pro-life, Sex | 1 Comment »
Following in the very noble footsteps of Pat Roberston, Jerry Falwell, and their ilk, a Houston minister has declared the latest oil spill crisis was the fault of…abortions! Preacher Joseph Herrin has announced that the Spirit of Christ revealed to him a parable in the BP Oil Spill: that Planned Parenthood, and abortion-rights advocates were [...]
Filed under: Abortion, Pop Culture, Religion | Tagged: Abortion, oil spill, pro-choice | 1 Comment »
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