February 2011
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-Sex and the City Voters, My Ass-
Ah, politics. We love to hate it.
Women are...
– Jessica Valenti (Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide To Why Feminism Matters)
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I just noticed...
something very, very odd in my household. read up, ladies.
Luke: This guy isn’t training, what is he doing? He’s writing books.
Dad: I didn’t think the guy could put a sentence together.
Me: What’s wrong with the guy writing a book?
Dad: Nothing!
Luke: He could be spending his time training and getting back into the UFC.
Me: So because he decided to write a book...
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-So What Now?-
So, yeah. Shit is fucked up when it comes to appearances and...
– Jessica Valenti (Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide To Why Feminism Matters)
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New York University
A 2005 study from New York University says that the more a woman weighs, the less her family income and occupational prestige.
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-Food? Who Needs Food?-
There’s something about eating disorders that is...
– Jessica Valenti (Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide To Why Feminism Matters)
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-Buying Beauty-
Of course, all the plastic surgery nonsense isn’t just...
– Jessica Valenti (Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide To Why Feminism Matters)
thunderlizardsrule asked: never mind my computer is extremely slow today :/ sawee
January 2011
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rollergrrrl-deactivated20120130 asked: Thanks so much for the follow sweety..love your blog.
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-Beauty Standards… for Your Vagina-
Oh, how I wish I were joking on this...
– Jessica Valenti (Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide To Why Feminism Matters)
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Skin Bleaching
The Los Angeles Times reported in 2005 that Asian American women are increasingly seeking out skin-bleaching creams and medical procedures.
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-Don’t Like It? Cut It Off.-
Because of my already-mentioned issue with...
– Jessica Valenti (Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide To Why Feminism Matters)
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Digitize
Some digital cameras now offer a “slimming” feature. Instant eating disorder!
Silicone Implants
In 2006, the FDA lifted the ban on silicone breast implants after a fourteen-year hiatus. Feminist organizations like NOW say that the implants have proven dangerous and that money and politics trumped women’s health in the decision.
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-Appearance as a Shut-the-Fuck-Up Tool-
Nothing makes a gal clam up faster than...
– Jessica Valenti (Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide To Why Feminism Matters)
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-Beauty Cult-
Ugly is powerful. Nothing has quite the same sting. Especially...
– Jessica Valenti (Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide To Why Feminism Matters)
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-Men Moving Forward-
I think it’s clear that everything—from social...
– Jessica Valenti (Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide To Why Feminism Matters)
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-Is the Military the Ultimate in Masculinity?-
I couldn’t write about men...
– Jessica Valenti (Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide To Why Feminism Matters)