This latest poem is less a poem and more a audio art experience? The Poem is called strip or remover of difficulties or the things they ask you to strip away. It's new, its different, it complex. Listen to it twice and let me know what you think! Strip away the paint and the decorations … Continue reading Strip
Womanism and Feminism
Articles about womanism, feminism or the process of being an ally to Women
The myth of “Fast Black Girls” [TW: Rape]
The myth of "Fast Black Girls" [TW: Rape]. Here is an interesting article about the sexualization of young Black girls. It is a good, if mildly disturbing, read about how young Black girls are sexualized to in such a way as to essentially make them inherently rape-able. It is another reminded that words form … Continue reading The myth of “Fast Black Girls” [TW: Rape]
On Positive Male Role Models and International Men’s Day
This is a thought provoking post from the Feminist Skeptic at thefeministskeptic.wordpress.com. It seems pointless to have an international Mensday but if you are going to have one, the press release should read like that. While it is parody, it brings up a good point. How do expect to raise anything other than generation after … Continue reading On Positive Male Role Models and International Men’s Day
Strip
Strip away the paint and the decorations and a house is a just a shelter. A physical space for us to be protected from the elements. Pieces of wood and steel and brick that allow us to live our lives. That is the purpose it serves and it can only be judged by how well … Continue reading Strip
Under-appreciated Steps To Understanding Your Role In “Women’s Issues”
We've heard a lot about the War on Women and the War on Men in the news the past few months. Every conversation I hear about it seems to be missing a crucial point of view or idea. I am also amazed at how often important voices are left out of each of the … Continue reading Under-appreciated Steps To Understanding Your Role In “Women’s Issues”
Dating In The Chocolate City? A Humorous But Impotant Excursion Into Beltway Dating Rituals
You would think, for a man recently reentering the dating game in a new city, living with two beautiful D.C residents would be a huge added benefit. My sisters are both attractive, accomplished young professionals in the DMV with goals and ambition and laid back [broadly speaking] demeanor. They must have insight into the befuddling … Continue reading Dating In The Chocolate City? A Humorous But Impotant Excursion Into Beltway Dating Rituals
My Problem With Equality
Justice As An Imaginative Act
I was recently reading a counterstorytelling post about “sex-positivity” as only being positive for white, middle class, heterosexual women. http://counterstorytelling.tumblr.com/post/41102914582/sex-positivity-isnt-so-positive It makes the familiar argument that sex positivity is only liberating for a small group of women for whom the idea of virginal purity was oppressive and limiting. For women and queer people … Continue reading Justice As An Imaginative Act
Food For Thought
"Male progressives always see themselves as brothers, “bravely” joining together to rise up and overthrow the rule of their father. We should combat “male supremacy” itself, not merely “patriarchy.”" I like this quote even if I'm not sure I agree. It is in this article: http://thoughtcatalog.com/2013/how-two-young-feminists-are-using-radical-feminism-to-pave-a-new-way-forward/ This is why I will no longer call my … Continue reading Food For Thought
The Well Examined Life 