Our Bodies, Ourselves

On the 40th Anniversary of a landmark book, I have to say, I have never heard of it.  I downloaded it to my Kindle and have been reading it... why, as one of four daughters, a degree in Human Development and Family Studies, specific classes in Human Sexuality, Women's Studies, and many, many stumbles through Women's issues, did I never hear of this book?

Our Bodies Ourselves

A reminder that just because everybody knew about something at one time, it doesn't mean the information has been passed down.  We are still so shy about telling children basic things.  And then they are pre-teens, and then they are teens, and then I am a 37 year old woman and no one ever gave me a manual to my body that is already half done.

When do we start telling the truth - no judgement, just the truth?

The F Word

Probably best to consider this part 1 as this word is likely to come up again.  A really uncomfortable listing of why Feminism needs to be perpetuated in 20 Reasons why we still need the f-word,

The Scarlet Letter

It used to mean A - Adultery, but it is fair to say that it is now is A - Abortion.  Access to which has been slowly disappearing via legislation, apathy and a plain lack of those who are willing to provide the care.

Never Forget!

Can a Woman Be President?

An interesting article that illustrates why it is unlikely a woman can be President.  Women don't appear to want you to act like a man and men don't want you to act like a woman.  Can some of us get off of our backs?  Please?

A little nugget:
Clearly, Hillary and her advisors have calculated that for a woman to be elected in this country, she’s got to come across as just as tough as the guys. And maybe they’re right. But so far, Hillary is not getting men with this strategy, and women feel written off. After the dark ages of this pugnacious administration, many of us want to let the light in. We want a break with the past, optimism, and a recommitment to the government caring about and serving the needs of everyday people. We want what feminism began to fight for 40 years ago—humanizing deeply patriarchal institutions. And, ironically, we see candidates like John Edwards or Barack Obama—men—offering just that. If Hillary Clinton wants to be the first female president, then maybe, just maybe, she should actually run as a woman.

Respect - To be (earned) or Not to be (lost)

Can respect be conveyed on a group and yet still be individual?

Is respect a function of humanity or a function of postion, gender, class?

We don't feel respected when...

Female Sexuality should not be feared - Especially by Women.

Always trust your gut - 37 things we'll teach our daughters about men and relationships

In the Eye of the Beholder

I am a B.B.W.

Killing Us Softly

A Woman's Place

Affirmation = Declaration of the Truth