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Feminism

More Than Words: Mansplaining

You don’t need me to tell you what this is.

By Cara| December 16, 2013 | 42 Comments
Geekery

Notes From A Queer Engineer: GoldieBlox and the Feminist

“I think the root of the problem is that our society immediately writes off anything perceived as feminine or relating to women. While funneling more women into STEM fields may produce marginal gains, it actually leaves the underlying issue — male privilege — largely untouched.”

By Laura Mandanas| December 10, 2013 | 27 Comments
Film

Evan Rachel Wood Bisexual Lays A Twitter Smackdown On The Patriarchy, MPAA

Evan Rachel Wood’s latest film had a sex scene cut out of it after the MPAA threatened to give it a NC-17 rating. Luckily for us, she isn’t the type to sit by and let that stand.

By Mey| November 30, 2013 | 71 Comments
Music

10 Music Videos That Mock or Smash or Satrize or Reject The Patriarchy

You got to understand, it’s a she thing.

By Riese| November 14, 2013 | 13 Comments
Feminism

Thanks But No Thanks, Joss Whedon; You Can Keep “Genderist” While We Tackle Sexism

Here’s why.

By Laura Mandanas| November 13, 2013 | 37 Comments
Health + Athletics

Loving Your Body in the Age of Patriarchy

“As a woman of color who does not fit into Western Eurocentric standards of what is conventionally attractive, every day I step out and love myself is an act of resistance.”

By Sam| September 30, 2013 | 24 Comments
Food and Drink

It’s Take Back The Sandwich Day on Autostraddle!

“Sometimes women do belong in the kitchen, because that’s where the cucumbers and sundried tomato cream cheese and whole wheat bread are! And we’re fucking hungry.”

By Laneia| September 26, 2013 | 27 Comments
Business + Work

Underneath His Bustle: An Insider On How Everyone’s Most Resented “Feminist” Website Actually Began

“So what makes you qualified to work for me? No offense, but you don’t look like someone who will cry if she can’t get her hands on the latest Gucci purse.”

By Cara| August 23, 2013 | 33 Comments
Film

GLAAD’s Studio Responsibility Index On Gay Representation Recalls Last Year’s Awful Movies

“Of the 101 films released last year by the six major studios, only five films contained any semblance of queer lady representation.”

By Laura Mandanas| August 22, 2013 | 9 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Bustle.com Conjures Every Terrible Feeling Women in Media Have About Women’s Media

A man decided it was time for a “women’s publication that puts world news and politics alongside beauty tips.” He got $6.5 million to make it happen. When the women who work in women’s media found out, everyone’s head exploded.

By Rachel| August 15, 2013 | 74 Comments
Gender

I’m Not A Gender Zombie and Neither Are You: Rejecting Anti-Trans Bigotry From Rachel Ivey and Deep Green Resistance

Word has quickly spread on the web in the last week or so that Rachel Ivey, a member of the Deep Green Resistance environmentalist movement that holds openly transphobic views as “core” principles, is putting together a speaking tour consisting of a few relatively high profile events in June and July.

By Savannah| May 20, 2013 | 181 Comments
Geekery

“Wonder Women!” Is An Awesome Documentary About Women, Power and Diana Prince

Finally, some fantastic cultural analysis about women in power and women in patriotic spandex leotards saving the day.

By Hansen| May 9, 2013 | 10 Comments
Feminism

Helpful Advice For Talking To Men Who Think Misandry Is A Thing

“To claim that there is no systemic inequality keeping women and minorities out of those jobs is to claim that men are just naturally better.”

By Jezebel| March 29, 2013 | 111 Comments
Feminism First Person Issues

Dear Housemates of Our Radical Progressive Queer Co-op

“While I fully embrace the clothing-optional atmosphere of our body-positive home, I don’t want to shimmy down the hall with my ass hanging out in an emergency dash for TP.”

By Amy Dentata| March 4, 2013 | 37 Comments
News + Politics

Straight Man Has A Queer Year, Goes Back To Real Life With A Book Deal

Does it really take a straight man to tell the world about prejudice against queers? Apparently, yes.

By Gabrielle Korn| October 12, 2012 | 128 Comments
Television

New Fall Television: The Good, The Bad, The Promising and The Stupid

All the beautiful and new faces you might be seeing on your TV in the next month. Some of them are even gay! But none of them are lady gay.

By Kate| September 19, 2012 | 69 Comments
Geekery

Dr. Ben Barres Knows That Misogyny in the Sciences Is Real

The problem is that not everyone knows women aren’t biologically limited to washing dishes. Dr. Ben Barres studies brains, is trans, and shares his unique perspective on this un-news.

By A.E. Osworth| August 7, 2012 | 44 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture Books

Hollywood Thinks Your Period Is Scary

Happy Friday the 13th. Your period is officially terrifying, according to the media.

By A.E. Osworth| July 13, 2012 | 88 Comments
Gender

Genderf*ck The Internet!

Two plug-ins that will turn the internet into your personal queer happy place.

By A.E. Osworth| July 13, 2012 | 29 Comments
First Person

When Discrimination Is Up In The Air

On unchecked discrimination, privilege and ignorance. How do you begin to change a world that thinks it’s already changed?

By Nicole Keimer| July 5, 2012 | 34 Comments
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