WMC News & Features
Morituri te Salutant: On a “Surge” in Afghanistan
The author, an expert on parliamentary diplomacy, says we must focus today on a strengthened political process to successfully end international military engagement in Afghanistan—and that process must respect the rights of women.
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Uganda Be Kidding Me
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There exists something called the "Anti-Homosexuality Bill of 2009" in Uganda and through this...
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How Many Calories Are In That Gerber Applesauce?
Girls have an immense amount of pressure on them from an extremely early age. For as long as I can remember, I or one of my friends has been experiencing some kind of an issue with our body image. Whe...
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December 05, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Agnes Carlsson
Carlsson was born in Vänersborg, Sweden on March 6, 1988, and began singing at a very young age. She sang solo in front of a live audience for the first time whilst still at school. She also sang in t...
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December 03, 2009 | Bobbi N |
Feminism
Something to Think About
My boyfriend and I have a good relationship. He respects me, and I do likewise, and we're both happy. But something very interesting happened today.
We had been making breakfast/lunch together, and a...
WMC News & Features
December 03, 2009 | Sharmeen Akbani Gangat |
International,
Politics,
Religion,
Violence against women
Fort Hood Tragedy: What Muslim Women Really Think
With the murders at Fort Hood, New York’s Muslim community, however unjustly, was on the defensive. The author explains how Muslim women are reacting.
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Questions about Lesbianism
My name is Vanessa Fernando. I’m a writer, a dark chocolate addict, a vegetarian, a lady-loving lady, a repressed cat lover and an undergrad at McGill University majoring in History and Women’s Studie...
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Utena, Feminism, and the Vision of All Possible Worlds
Revolutionary Girl Utena follows the life of a teenage girl, who, rescued by a prince in childhood, resolves to become a prince as an adult. The series combines a fantastic setting with realistic char...
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November 30, 2009 | Matt W |
Feminism
Men Can Be Feminists?
Yes, men can be feminists.
Why, you may ask? Well, why the hell not?
I've been wanting to write about my experiences as a male feminist for quite some time now. Yes, I am a cisgender male. Yes, it is...
WMC News & Features
Usual Suspects: On Completing the Washington Post’s Next Great American Pundit Contest
The writer made it to the final stages as a contender for coveted space in the pages of one of the nation’s premier newspapers—and learned just how far we are from gaining equal access in public discourse.
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What's In a Name? Trouble.
Almost all creation myths feature women. Their roles and their natures, be they good, evil, or neutral, vary from myth to myth. However, one theme seems to be consistent through a variety of cultures....
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November 29, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
The SDLC Conference
So this week I'm going to be representing my school at the Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado. Here's a description of the program, in case you're wondering:
The Student Dive...
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November 28, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Marié Digby
Marié Christina Digby (born 1983) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist. Digby, whose mother is Japanese and father is Irish-American, began writing songs in high school in Los ...
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November 25, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Religion
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is probably one of my favorite holidays, partially for the food (nom nom nom) but also because it's one of the only holidays that has meaning I can really identify with. Of course, it's o...
WMC News & Features
A Few Acres and a Cow (or Two): Up from Poverty in East Africa
Backed by Gates Foundation funding, women dairy farmers in Uganda are working collectively to care for their families, their livestock, their crops and the earth.
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Corduroy Skirts are a Sin
So, it's Thanksgiving break and my brother just came home from college with plenty of stories about the happenings of the Syracuse drama department. I love me some Spring Awakening and Next to Normal,...
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Harsh Realities
When I read the news every morning, I don't expect to read good things. If I read about a bombing in the Middle East or the murder of a gay teen in Puerto Rico I'm certainly upset about it, but it's s...
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Health Care Reform: Pro-choice Forces Win the First Round in the Senate
Senate Democrats held firm to allow debate to begin on a health care bill that avoids the abortion restrictions of the House-passed measure—and pro-choice activists are mobilizing to keep the heat on. But there are many hurdles ahead.
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November 22, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Media
Lady Gaga is Confused
Lady Gaga, in a recent interview with Fuse about misogyny and homophobia:
Lady Gaga on why she's not a feminist:
Someone seriously needs to let her know that many of the values she has expressed ...
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November 21, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Meg & Dia
Meg & Dia is an American band formed in 2004. It was founded by sisters Meg and Dia Frampton, and is now a five-piece act with additional members Nicholas Price, Jonathan Snyder and Carlo Gime...
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November 19, 2009 | Michelle O |
Environment,
Feminism
Weddings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The occasions that constrain us the most to exhibit normative femininity are occasions of great ceremony and often solemnity e.g. weddings and funerals. –Sandra Lee Bartky
Hi there, my name is Mi...
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Global Gender Gap Report: Some Gains in Africa
In its country-by-country index comparing the status of men and women, the World Economic Forum finds that Nordic countries remain highest on the equity scale. Here, the co-founder of the Council of Women World Leaders explains the study and its importance to women and girls.
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(No) Prison for Polanski?
I have never seen the Pianist or Chinatown, but I know that Roman Polanski is a lauded director of ingenuity. But I also know him as a dispicable rapist.
He is currently behind bars in Zurich, the de...
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November 17, 2009 | Molly B |
Feminism
Yes, But What Kind Of Power
I often hear people say that rape is about power. While I believe this is true I feel as though my understanding and others understanding of this varies. I believe most people hear this and jump to th...
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Stop Stupak
Usually, when I come down to the kitchen for a snack (also known as an excuse to take a study break) I can tell what mail my Mom is sorting through by the look on her face. The annoyed-pursed-lips...
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