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What are we to make today of this famous woman who, beginning almost a century ago, has fascinated generations with her wit, flair, talent, and near genius for self-destruction?
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If women had received equal pay in the year 2015, they could have secured 83 more weeks of food for themselves and their families, 11 additional months’ worth of rent, or nine more years of birth control.
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comicslams: “ Love and Romance Vol. 2 No. 6, June 1972 ” Vintage gawkers
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Matthew Desmond’s new book makes an undeniable case that we need to fix this all-American tragedy. Via Rob Duke
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hazelgracelancaster: “ Chris Hardwick talks about censorship of women’s bodies and absolutely nails it. ” You can say, “pussy,” but not “pussy.” Oh, and nipples are still scary. Scarier than the human...
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sketchshark: “ I’ve been doing a series of comics about men being deceived by makeup. ” Real world concerns in comic form: men deceived by makeup
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Did Queen Elizabeth I murder her lover’s wife?
Queen Elizabeth the First was known as ‘the virgin queen’ but it’s unlikely this was the case. It’s true that she never married by most historians believe that she had a long-time affair with Sir Robert Dudley. Elizabeth and Robert had known each other since childhood and were the very best of friends.When she Via Jackie
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Some wonderful person uploaded scans of every Playboy Playmate centerfold to imgur. It’s an amazing collection, whether your interests are prurient or lofty. Kind of amazing to see how our st…
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At a time when parenting is endlessly interrupted by digital communication and social media, brands must beware of exacerbating the pressure on women, writes Nicola Kemp. According to @babycentreuk, mothers feel under intense pressure, and don’t need that made worse by brands. Via malek
Deanna Dahlsad's insight:
Google ‘parenting advice’ returns more than 85m articles, it is no surprise that 56% of new parents feel overwhelmed by the advice they receive.
malek's curator insight,
February 29, 2016 8:27 AM
Google ‘parenting advice’ returns more than 85m articles, it is no surprise that 56% of new parents feel overwhelmed by the advice they receive.
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bill-holmes: “ how the fuck did we get from there to where we are today ” Aces. Just aces. Yes, I’ll be adding this to Herstory.
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The odds of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder were markedly greater among women who earned less than their male counterparts, with whom they were matched on education and years of experience, according to new research conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Results of the study are online in the journal Social Science & Medicine.
Deanna Dahlsad's curator insight,
January 5, 2016 11:42 PM
And when you factor in how less likely women are to be taken seriously in terms of their health concerns...
Deanna Dahlsad's curator insight,
January 5, 2016 11:44 PM
And when you factor in how less likely women are to be taken seriously in terms of their health concerns...
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In a bizarre offer, a hotel in Tokyo has launched special “crying rooms” for women that are equipped with a selection of tear-jerking movies, eye masks and luxury tissues to allow female guests to cry heartily. Via F. Thunus
malek's curator insight,
January 12, 2016 5:50 PM
Not sure about how that relates to Japanese culture so let's use common sense. Why go to a hotel to cry when you can do it for free at home or in your car?
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Aside from the princess, the speaking roles for women in the original trilogy were limited.
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The quiet seamstress we want on our $10 bill was a radical active in the Black Power movement.
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Woman reports FB abuse to man's employer. Man gets fired. Internet deluges woman with death and rape threats. https://t.co/7I26A68EgH Via End Misogyny
Deanna Dahlsad's insight:
*sigh*
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Every once in a while, a brand new "body hate site" (a page dedicated to cruel commentary and bullying of a specific body demographic — often but not always fat bodies) will pop up in all its blazing glory and, well . . . the understandable horror is contagious.
Deanna Dahlsad's insight:
A good "do" and "don't" list Most often body snark is aimed at women; but this is good for men too. (That should go without saying, but if you don't say it, well, more snark ensues.)
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This confirms what smart women always suspected about men.
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Try to act shocked
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Feminine hygiene products are considered a "luxury item" by the British government. Via Darla Darling, Deanna Dahlsad
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A feminist blogger has been censored by Facebook for blogging about periods and the history of menstrual products. Alaura Weaver, also known as ‘Bad-ass Motherblogger’, started an ongoing series of blog posts detailing the history of menstrual hygiene. Via Darla Darling
Deanna Dahlsad's insight:
More FB censorship
bobbygw's curator insight,
November 11, 2015 3:47 PM
Staggering, esp. when FB tolerates misogynistic, VAW and other hate-advocating individuals.
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Luis Carle’s photograph, taken the Saturday before the 2000 Gay Pride Parade in New York City, depicts Sylvia Rivera (1951–2002), a transgender person who was a leading figure in the quest for LGBTQ rights. Rivera sits in the center of...
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