The relationship between the trans community and the feminist one has been riddled with frustration, anger and accusations of exclusivity. Despite myriad challenges, however, there are those who feel that […]
Author: Avital Norman Nathman
The Femisphere: Reproductive Rights Bloggers
Sites such as RH Reality Check and Abortion Gang have long comprised a thriving reproductive-rights blogosphere. In the past year, their numbers have swelled, as legions of pissed-off feminists take […]
The Femisphere: “Mommy” Bloggers
Last month I wrote a quick overview of feminist parenting bloggers for Ms.‘s “Future of Feminism” series. The huge response I received spurred me to launch “The Femisphere,” a virtual tour […]
The Femisphere: Welcome to a New Series
All too often, when mainstream media turns its attention toward anything related to feminism, one of two things happens. The first is a heavy-handed criticism of feminism, either for being […]
Future of Feminism: Music To Our Ears
For every little girl who grew up fantasizing of becoming a fairytale princess, there was another who dreamed of being a rock ‘n’ roll queen. Thankfully, there are organizations popping […]
The Future of Feminism: Not Your Ordinary Mother’s Blog
Mommy Bloggers. Just uttering that phrase brings forth mixed reactions. Some women wear the moniker with pride; others shrug it off with disdain, upset over being pigeon-holed. Personal feelings over […]
Girls in Pearls, Guys in Ties?
A Virginia school district is currently considering a new type of clothing ban that would impact more than 14,000 students. The district wants to prohibit students from wearing clothing “not in keeping with a student’s gender” and that “causes a disruption and/or distracts others from the education process or poses a health or safety concern.”
In Time for the Holidays, One Toy Store Nixes Pink and Blue
Eye-searing pink pervades the girls’ section—which is packed with dolls, princess attire, plastic jewelry and play ovens. The boys’ section, full of muted blues and browns, boasts much more active toys: cars and trucks, sports equipment, science kits.