(Does anyone else remember that Salt ‘n Peppa song from the early 90s??)
Everybody seems to have an opinion when it comes to sex. Why is it that this topic elicits such vehement responses? I think it’s because sex is one of those things that the common social morality actively seeks to control, so our opinions about it are deeply ingrained. Often attitudes about sex are also shaped by religious doctrine, making them that much more deeply ingrained. Read More »
I recently read Eve’s See by Robert S. McElvaine. It made me totally reassess my conception of myself as a feminist. It seems I’ve always know I was a feminist; ever since I became cognizant of the subjugation of women I’ve felt strongly that it was wrong. Read More »
Religion is a “hot topic” around here, as it well should be since most people get their fundamental ideas about life, the universe and everything (to paraphrase Douglas Adams) from their religious upbringing. In a recent discussion another blogger claimed to perceive that I am deeply influenced by religious doctrine. This was interesting, because I actually make a concerted effort to not allow my morality nor my personal philosophy to be clouded by religious doctrine. Why? Because my situation in my formative years was somewhat unique, and it led me to what I consider a more enlightened perspective on such matters. Read More »
{See the book's official website at http://evesseed.net/}
The premise of the book is the recognition that humanity has, throughout recorded history, operated on some fundamentally flawed assumptions about reproduction of our species, and from there to point out how such a misconception (which McElvaine aptly dubs the “Conception Misconception") has led to the subordination of women and femininity, thereby shaping the formation of social institutions and the very course of history. Its not easy to surmise in a single sentence, much less a single blog post, however I'm going to attempt to explain the gist of the book in this posting to try to get some feedback. That said, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in truly progressive thinking. Read More »
As I write this, on 06/16/06, I am not a student. Come this fall I will be a student, and I will work 25-35 hours a week at a law firm as opposed to the 40-50 hours I currently work. I’m married, and my husband is a musician and a house-husband. He has no regular income. My salary is higher than that of either of our mothers’. Certain people I know give one or both of us grief about this situation, and the injustice that is at the heart of their comments is what prompts me to write this. Read More »
government: n. (1) a system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
society: n. (1)an extended social group having a distinctive coomon culturel, economic organization and way of life, (2)people who unite to share a common interest
culture: n. (1) the beliefs, arts, institutions and other products of thought created by a people or group over a period of time Read More »
