Feminism - xoJane

Teen Feminist to Obama: "Don't Patronize Me!"

s.e. smith — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 -0400

She’s not the only young woman speaking out about birth control, body image, and a host of other issues that affect teens, and yet she’s constantly hearing the message that there are no young feminists, and no politically engaged youth.

Microsoft, Worldwide Technology Giant, Thinks It's Cool To Make A Rape Joke During Their E3 Xbox One Press Conference, But Not Everyone Is Amused

Lesley — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

No, I'm not just going to let it go, because I AM SICK AND TIRED OF THIS CRAP POLLUTING MY VIDEO GAMES.

What Just Happened On My Twitter Feed? Lindy West And Roseanne Go Toe To Toe Over Rape Jokes

Marianne — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:30:00 -0400

I kept blinking, and Twitter just kept not making any sense.

I Still Make More Money Than Ed; The Continuing Adventures Of Our Marital Finances

Marianne — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400

This working out our finances thing is a process.

What's a "Real Man" Anyway?

Marianne — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400

"Why are men such girls?" my friends who are looking for a certain kind of dude might ask -- and it makes me throw up in my mouth a little every single time.

I Use "Bitch" as a Term of Endearment and It Makes Me Feel Like a Bad Feminist

Fajr Muhammad — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400

When I was growing up, the word bitch was not a nice word.

#1ReasonToBe Really Really Passionate About Games

Lesley — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400

I care a lot about games and I'm not sorry.

STOP SAYING "FEMINAZI" And Other Advice For Dudes Who Play (And Make) Video Games

Lesley — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Video games are changing, and more women are playing them. Whether you like it or not.

I Never Thought I Would End Up Here But Here I Am: My Life As A "Kept Woman"

Nia Renee Hill — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:00:00 -0400

I never dreamed I would be That Girl staying at home with her man's money footing the bill. But here I am.

Feminist Blogger Reveals Eating Disorder, Apologizes To Readers

Jessica Wakeman of The Frisky — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0400

I call bullshit. The “perfect feminist” does not exist, nor should it.

Yahoo Comes Up With Perfect Recipe for Pushing Women Out of the Workplace

s.e. smith — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Mayer thinks maternity leave is for chumps, wants to abolish working from home, and seems to have a vision of “equality” that involves women being just like men -- even though they live in a society where this isn’t feasible.

#TellAFeministThankYou -- But What If I'm Not A Feminist?

Marianne — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0500

#TellAFeministThankYou is trending on Twitter. But is it a big deal to thank people who don't identify as feminists?

Law Student Calls Out Misogyny At Gym, Is Excoriated In Comments

s.e. smith — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:30:00 -0500

When people can’t even engage respectfully with a woman saying she’s harmed by something people in her environment are doing, it’s kind of impossible to hope for any meaningful change.

On Being A 17-Year Old Anti-Feminist

Olivia Singer — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:30:00 -0500

I remember, as a teenager, having a disagreement with a friend of mine when I wouldn’t call myself a feminist because I said that it implied that I hated men and I was terrified of being seen as anything other than a desirable, sexual being who just loved guys.

I'm Pretty Sure I'm A Bad Feminist For Watching "The Bachelor"

Sarah Fazeli — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:00:00 -0500

The show is exploitative. Degrading. Absurd. And I’m hooked.

On “Feminist” Men Who Treat Women Like Crap

Anna Latimer — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0500

We need to talk about the men who claim to be feminists in public, but treat women like crap in private.

"You Owe It To Other Women:" Why You DON'T Owe It To Anyone Else To Report Your Rape

Marianne — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500

The more comments I read on "IHTM: I Was Raped By My Tattoo Artist," the more I knew it needed to be said: If you've been raped, you don't owe anybody else shit.

Check This Out: "Get Out of My Crotch!"

s.e. smith — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:30:00 -0500

Today is the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which, yay, choice! Everybody clap for reproductive rights -- and the urgent need to defend them. Also, s.e. is in a book and is terrible at self-promotion!

10 Tips For The Aspiring Feminist Dominatrix

Ofelia del Corazon — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0500

If working at a Portlandia-esque feminist bookstore isn’t in the cards, here’s the short list of things to consider before you dive headlong into a new career as a feminist dominatrix.

Trashy Dating Advice Books Are My Secret Sad Addiction

Leslei Ananny — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0500

can’t stop reading trashy dating advice books even though I always end up feeling kind of bloated and nauseous afterward.