I’ve found a pretty divided camp every time I bring up sex work within feminist circles, and I probably bring up sex work more than most. Yesterday (Dec 17) was International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. The day… Read More ›
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Best of 2013: Shattering the Glass Ceiling
2013 has been somewhat of a roller coaster for feminists. We’ve experienced myriad setbacks as well as victories, from abortion rights, to (mis)representation in the media and politics. These so-called “sexy” and controversial topics tend to dominate the news, and… Read More ›
Quote of the Day
Measures of gender inequality that rely on income as a proxy for economic empowerment fail to recognize that a woman’s contribution to the household can’t always be measured in monetary terms, and that a woman’s income is meaningless if she… Read More ›
Equal Education, Unequal Pay
It’s 2013 and the gender pay gap is still alive and strong. As LearnStuff.com points out, Even with moves toward equalizing pay between men and women, men still make almost 20% more than women in nearly all industries. This is… Read More ›
Breaking: Paycheck Fairness Act Fails
In today’s “oh for fuck’s sake!” news, the GOP has blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act in a 52-47 vote, further igniting its war on women and families. The GOP claimed the bill was a war on free enterprise, when in… Read More ›
Equal Opportunity Policy Now Includes Gender Identity, Pregnancy
Well, this is certainly a step in the right direction. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a revision to its Equal Opportunity policy, which now covers current and future federal government employees based on gender identity and pregnancy. Ms…. Read More ›
Wal-Mart v. Women
One of the ways I try to be a good feminist is to put my money where my ever-blabbing mouth is. This means no shopping at Wal-Mart, amongst other places. Yes, I love a good deal as much as the… Read More ›
Women Get The Shaft in Economic Recovery
This past week, the National Women’s Law Center released data about the gender gap in the economy’s recovery. Unsurprisingly, it appears that women largely lost ground with regards to employment. You can review all of the NWLC data here, but… Read More ›
Not ‘Fit’ Enough? Prepare for a Pay Cut.
We all know that American culture is obsessed with fit men and skinny women. But how far into our everyday lives does that obsession seep? As it turns out, right into our bank accounts. The Washington Post reports on a… Read More ›
Breaking News: Women Still Underpaid
The headline is obviously dripping with snark. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has again confirmed what we already know: men make more than women in virtually everything. Jezebel breaks it down for us: In terms of dollars, the gap is… Read More ›
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