tag: feminism (feimineach)

SOUTH AFRICAN RAPE SURVEY

By feimineach / in #feminism, #sociology, #womensrights, #humanrights, #women, #thinkyblog / June 18, 2009

I don’t think there is one word I could add to this story to make its message any plainer or any more disturbing. These are the cruel realities of life in South Africa. Some key statements: One...

UNGRATEFUL WOMEN AND THEIR FEMINISM

By feimineach / in #feminism, #sociology, #womensrights, #patriarchy, #religion, #women, #thinkyblog / March 2, 2009

I always listen to Radio 4 in the mornings on my way to work. I'm in that demographic now, don't you know. I'm nearly always leaving as 'Thought for the Day' begins. For those of you unfamiliar with T...

REPOST OF ANOTHER ENTITLED ‘SHALL WE TALK ABOUT PRIVILEGE’

By feimineach / in #feminism, #sociology, #womensrights, #thinkyblog / September 12, 2008

I struggle with my privilege, mostly because I know that I've got bucketfuls of it. I'm western, white, straight, middle-class, able-bodied, and educated. The only area I don't have privilege in is my...