See this article in the New York Times today: women and girls who flee to a shelter could have to defend their decision before a government panel, and could be sent back home to an honor killing, domestic violence, or other uncertain fate. Does this remind our class of some practices we read about in … Read more
To take a quick break from all the articles, are any of you ladies (and gentlemen) planning to go to see The Vagina Monologues playing at ECU Feb 13-15? http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/tickets/
Hey everyone, I came across this story in womensenews.org called Most Rape Cases Are About Consent, Not DNA. It discusses the current findings of untested rape kits in Texas and how this has caused an outcry by feminists. The problem is that the untested rape kits really aren’t the main problem. Most girls that are raped … Read more
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/02/09/133596340/gop-takes-latest-abortion-fight-to-the-tax-code I hope this works, I’m not so hot at blogging. This is the newest debate concerning abortion rights and the very real problem of who funds them.
Margaret Huffman Lost in Translation? The varying interpretations of the Quran and hadiths indicate an occasionally ambiguous or contradictory stance towards women living under Islamic rule. Leila Ahmed’s book, Women and Gender in Islam, contains a chapter aimed at clarifying the reason for many discrepancies. “The Transitional Age,” or the time after Mohammed’s death … Read more
http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/02/07/new.york.beheading/index.html Mr. Hassan is the founder of a cable television network aimed at combating negative Muslim stereotypes in America. He was found guilty of decapitating his wife after she filed for divorce and threatened to take their children from him. There was also a history of domestic violence in the family. There are several interesting … Read more
Hey everyone, since we discussed this show in class, Toddlers and Tiaras, I thought it would be a good idea to let others see what this show is all about. This link is a great example for the socialization of girls in the US. The name of this show is Toddlers and Tiaras. Watch how the mothers encourage certain … Read more
A new distressing report from the National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force details the physical, mental and emotional repercussions transgendered individuals face due to their “othered” status in the United States today. One of the most alarming statistics shows that the rate of suicide attemps among transgendered individuals … Read more
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-09-29/women-and-sports-why-athletic-ladies-excel-in-business/ Thought this was an interesting article about women in sports and how it can help them gain power and position in the business world. -Kelly Thompson-
Hello everyone, I found a fun podcast on iTunes called The History Chicks. It’s a series run by two women discussing various female historical figures, and from what I gathered so far it seems to try to portray them in a more objective light (or at least to shed some light on them). There’s only … Read more