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Tag was last used: May 25, 2009
 
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Posted By:  grrrlriot
Posted On:  Oct 1, 2008

  I Hate Sarah Palin

It’s true. I know this may be confusing. For some reason, I’ve consistently been questioned by why I do not like her. She has a vulva, so we must have things in common, right? Actually, not much more than that 2nd X chromosome. Here are a few things that I know about Alaskan...... [view]

Posted By:  judym
Posted On:  Oct 1, 2008

  the Pan-Canadian Young Feminist Gathering catch a Wave of Resistance, October 11–13, 2008

On the weekend before Canada’s federal election, young feminist women will get together in Montreal. Participants are expected to come from every province and territory, and represent a wide diversity of experiences and backgrounds. Waves of Resistance is “a call to young women from all over...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot
Posted On:  Sep 2, 2008

  “grrrl” is a noun, not an adjective!

This is an essay I was asked to write for a WS class last semester. Throughout my entire life, my gender has played a huge role. It has determined what kind of things I should be interested in, what expectations are placed upon me and what point of view I have on certain issues. It has...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot
Posted On:  Aug 27, 2008

  Raping America’s Female Soldiers

For the more than 200,000 women serving on active duty in the U.S. military, sexual assault and harassment are issues not to be ignored – and now that the armed forces are taking steps to correct the problem, some wonder if it is doing enough. In the fiscal year ‘07, ending Oct. 1,...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot
Posted On:  Aug 27, 2008

  Till Death Do Yah Part?

I’ve been plagued by the thought of marriage lately. It seems at every possibility someone in my family brings up the prospect of me entering into nuptial confines and then reproducing and wondering out loud when such a time will come. I’ve said it for years and I say it now: I am...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot
Posted On:  Aug 26, 2008

  The C Word

Throughout history, people have created a set of slang words and terminology to be used as aspersions. When we were younger, we used insults such as butthole and dork. As we matured, so did our put-downs: they increased in vulgarity as well as severity. We now throw around general ignominies...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot
Posted On:  Aug 26, 2008

  HHS Thinks That Contraception Is Abortion

The draft regulation, prepared by the Bush Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and currently circulating among anti-women officials, redefines abortion as, “any of the various procedures — including the prescription, dispensing and administration...... [view]

Posted By:  judym
Posted On:  Jun 23, 2008

  we were here

The Canadian Museum of Civilization is looking for objects inspired by the country’s feminist movement. It’s also working on a collection project about Canadian sexuality and reproduction since the 1870s. If you have anything related to these topics that you’d like to share with the nation,...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot
Posted On:  Aug 12, 2008

  Riot Grrrl Returns, With A Slightly Softer Roar

This article was taken from the New York Times . POP VIEW;Riot Grrrl Returns, With a Slightly Softer Roar By EVELYN MCDONNELL Published: June 2, 1996 AT THE HEART OF FEMINISM lies the belief in self-determination: women should define their own identities. One recent expression of that...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot
Posted On:  Aug 15, 2008

  Feminism Friday: A Guide To Being A Feminist

This article was taken from Associated Content . Forget the stereotypes, being a feminist isn’t about having short hair, or refusing to wear dresses. It’s not about trash-talking, bashing or otherwise hating men. Feminism isn’t based on any kinds of strict, crazy principles like...... [view]

Posted By:  RaquelEvita
Posted On:  Aug 4, 2008

  Muslim women don’t need your approval, but you can make yourself useful in our cause

What do you have against sheperds? Time to confess something to you:   I’m more than a little disturbed by some of the responses to my post on the Pakistani Taliban’s threats to maim women with acid . Talk about missing the point! I’ve received emails from...... [view]

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Submitted By:   aniska
Event Date:  Jun 19, 2009 & Time: 10:00 AM-18:00 PM
Event Location:  OISE/University of Toronto
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Identifying and Eliminating Social Inequities in Policies, Programmes, Service Delivery and Research

Submitted By:   saadrajput
Event Date:  Jan 28, 2009 & Time: 13:00 PM-14:00 PM
Event Location:  Science Building 2036
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No-Woman's-Land No More: The Importance of Feminist Security Theory in International Relations

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