As I prepared to write this article on the first International Women's Day of this new decade, I mulled over how much has changed in the past few years, and how far we've yet to go—both in my personal life and in society as a whole. I must admit that in my present physical state, … Continue reading A Few Recommendations in Honor of International Women’s Day
Back to the Herd: Last Names & Patriarchal Law
When I got married, I was feeling rebellious. I was engaged to a man who, like me, was from North Carolina. We were both the first children in our families to get married. Our parents were itching for a big event. My partner had also internalized many cliches of the millennial wedding industrial complex—particularly the … Continue reading Back to the Herd: Last Names & Patriarchal Law
An Open Letter to Anti-Feminists, on What Feminism Means
Today, I saw a curious article making its rounds on many, MANY of my Facebook friends’ walls called “I Am A Mother Of Two Children And I Cannot (And Will Not) Support Feminism.” I tried to read it with an open mind, but it really bothered me that the article seemed to demonstrate a fundamental misunderstanding of … Continue reading An Open Letter to Anti-Feminists, on What Feminism Means
On the Corner of Faith and Feminism: An Inclusive Alternative to Femen’s Goals
Originally, this piece appeared as an essay for a Women’s and Gender Studies class. The content has been modified slightly to better fit an online format for a broader audience. Janet Soskice opens Feminism and Theology with the observation that “it is no secret that some feminists regard the term ‘feminist theology’ as an oxymoron.” Soskice acknowledges … Continue reading On the Corner of Faith and Feminism: An Inclusive Alternative to Femen’s Goals
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