Tag: feminism
Female Role Models in Geek Media
Mat’s Nerd Corner started this beautiful twitter thread of little girls excited and proud to meet all these awesome role models in geek media. They did…
No, We Won’t “Calm Down” – Tone Policing Comic
(Content Warning: mention of transmisogyny and violence.) This “No, We Won’t Calm Down” comic was made by Robot Hugs for Everyday Feminism. It’s about how…
If We Treated All Consent Like Society Treats Sexual Consent – Comic
(Content Warning: Rape and sexual assault) This consent comic by Everyday Feminism answers the question, “What if we treated all consent like society treats sexual consent?”….
The Mummy (1999) Appreciation Post
lena-in-a-red-dress posted this epic appreciation thread about how The Mummy (1999) is actually a great feminist movie! She went off on this rant in response to…
Feminism Is About Equality (Not Killing Men)
Ok so it’s super simple, feminism is fighting for women’s rights on the basis of equality of the sexes. Feminism is about equality. Yea being…
Hatpin Panic – 1900’s Women Defending Against Men
One hundred years ago, hat pins were at the center of a fiery debate in America concerning the rights of women to exist in the…
Why Saying “Not All Men” Doesn’t Help Anyone
Every time a woman posts something about men committing domestic abuse or rape, etc. a random man shows up in the comments to proclaim “Not…
Women Being Punished For Losing Their Babies
Jessica Valenti tweeted this eye-opening thread about women being punished for losing their babies through miscarriages, accidents or otherwise horrible circumstances. Stop saying women won’t…
The Gender Roles of Vikings – Be Like The Vikings
LOL! This post about Viking gender roles is gold! It was posted on r/tumblr with the caption “Viking women be plundering that booty”. Obviously Viking…
Strong Female Characters in Media
While there’s of course nothing wrong with writing the traditional feminine but “strong female character” trope, headspace-hotel is calling for more grimy range in female…