July 2012
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A guide to respecting trans* people for cis...
cakemeister:
A warning to trans* people reading this: there are some triggering things in here concerning discrimination and violence against trans* people. Proceed with caution.
Hello. Before we start, you may be wondering what “cis” means. Pronounced “sis” as in “sister”, cis is Latin for “on the same side”. In terms of gender identity, a cis gendered person is someone who identifies as the...
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Oxford University changes dress code to meet needs...
Students sitting exams or attending formal occasions will no longer have to wear ceremonial clothing specific to their gender.
Oxford University has rewritten the laws governing its strict academic dress code following concerns that they were unfair towards transgender students.
Under the new regulations, students taking exams or attending formal occasions will no longer have to wear ceremonial...
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“You want to show solidarity with women? Acknowledge their right to be sexual...”
– Unknown. (via blackerotica)
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biteyourlife asked: If you havent seen chris rock's good hair I think its a must watch. for a black woman who wants to keep her hair the same as it naturally grows without chemicals is so rare. every black female celebrity shows us that the only way we can be beautiful is if we conform to a eurocentric idea of beauty; with straight hair and light skin.
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League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)... →
sinidentidades:
This weekend, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) passed a resolution supporting same-sex marriage and opposing discrimination or the denial of civil rights against any American. Jesse Garcia, LULAC member and co-founder of its first LGBT Council, explained the significance of the resolution:
GARCIA: Today the LULAC National Membership reaffirmed its commitment...
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feminism, life, and random stuff: FOLLOW FOLLOW... →
queernessandfeminism:
This blog has just been brought to my attention.
http://transstudent.tumblr.com/
http://transstudent.tumblr.com/
http://transstudent.tumblr.com/
http://transstudent.tumblr.com/
Their pages states:
“Trans Student Equality Resources is an organization dedicated to improving the…
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For people who don't have the spoons to explain... →
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icandickonthesexpistols asked: Hi, can I ask what's your view on 'men can't be sexist, because sexism = prejudice + power'? I would jsut like to know the reasoning behind it and more information, thanks :3
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chivalry & feminism & white privilege
daniellemertina:
I don’t care for feminists attacking chivalry… in its whole. Of course, there are things to attack. Starting with how it always has to be man to woman in the traditional context which is heteronormative and erases a whole bunch of folks. Also, the idea that because a man (or person) takes part in these arbitrary things (like opening a door, walking closest to the street, etc...
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rowethecinephile asked: Would just love to share this video with you all as it's incredibly educational in comparison to today's sex education and worth a watch youtube(.)com/watch?v=eLhld_PI2zg
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The hive mind!
Someone-on-the-internet: It's feminists fault that this has happened and your attitude is not helping.
Me: Sorry... which feminists? Can you give me names? Context?
Someone-on-the-internet: Well... I don't remember, some feminist said it and I disagree with it, so all feminists are wrong!
Me: I am so very sorry but WE DO NOT SHARE HIVE MIND. So if you disagree with some feminist, write it down, make an argument and so forth, but please do not diss ME for something another person has done and possibly, I do not support or even agree with it.
And that goes for almost anything, not just feminism
THE END.
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How to tackle rape on campuses – without the...
guardiancomment:
As back-to-school season approaches, here’s some real assault-prevention advice for schools and students - by Jill Filipovic:
• Instead of fear-based sex education, emphasise healthy sexuality
A culture where sex is understood as enthusiastically consensual and pleasurable for all people involved is a culture in which the “misunderstanding” narrative of date rape will be killed...
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Anonymous asked: when i was a baby and going through a typical health checkup, my doctor recommended i have a labioplasty. it makes me extremely angry that a supposed professional would recommend a largely cosmetic surgery to an infant. especially as my labia are absolutely tiny. so now you know this story. carry on.
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New short film Centrefold tackles the ethics of...
Female genital cosmetic surgery is on the rise. The number of labiaplasties performed in the UK has increased at least five-fold in the last decade. This week sees the release of Centerfold, an animated documentary exploring issues surrounding real women’s choice to have the procedure.
The film has already won a Best Animation award at the 2012 Scinema Festival of Science Film and seems...
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Anonymous asked: what are your thoughts on the sexualization of children in terms of clothing, toys, beauty pageants, and lets says young girls learning to pole dance.
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Anonymous asked: Hello Dames! This may seem like a silly question, but how do you cope with the way women are treated in popular music and films and TV programs without it just making you angry? Since I started educating myself in feminism, I find it hard to look past the treatment of women and enjoy the things I used to love (like superhero films etc). Do you just avoid them or put up with it? Laura x
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“One of the worst ways to stop someone from telling sexist jokes is to tell him...”
– If This Isn’t From a Book, It Should Be (via gaircyrch)
Oh my god, I’m gonna have to try this it’s brilliant. I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time.
(via stfufauxminists)
I’ve done this (it’s been so long I can’t remember what came seeing this quote or responding that way), but let me tell you...
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“Racism and white supremacy are so pervasive, that we don’t even have to be...”
– “Intersectionality” is a Big Fancy Word for My Life (2010)
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“In a recent BBC report on homosexual Muslims in the UK, one interviewee...”
– Hussein Rashid, The Name Game: Understanding Tensions in Identity and Muslim Homosexuality, in Muslim LGBT Inclusion Project (via ace-muslim)
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National Transgender Discrimination Survey
catspirations:
National Transgender Discrimination Survey [Report for Black Correspondents]:
pityplease:
I’ve highlighted the most important parts of the study for you all to read:
Discrimination was pervasive for all respondents who took the National Transgender Discrimination Survey, yet the combination of anti-transgender bias and persistent, structural and individual racism was...
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