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History as this woman sees it. The serious, the kitsch, the opinionated. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/
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What Are Women Earning? (And How Are Men Shrinking?)

What Are Women Earning? (And How Are Men Shrinking?) | Herstory | Scoop.it

One should also note that this is not simply a matter of “feminism having won, so just let it all go away.” For the findings also reveal that “total family income is higher when the mother, not the father, is the primary breadwinner.” Thanks, pink collar ghetto, unequal pay, and continuing notions of gender inequality in the workplace. Not to mention all the BS traditional notions of motherhood.

 

Never mind the facts, however; let’s just get to the million dollar subtext question Liza Donnelly put forth regarding the 37% — the married mothers who have a higher income than their husbands: Can Husbands Handle Being Outearned By Their Wives?

 

...If you want to dismiss all this as the ramblings of irrelevant talking asshats on Fox (for which I will gently remind you that their rhetoric is often too dangerous to be dismissed), you’ll need to also know about this other study, called In Sickness and In Wealth...

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Easy, reversible, 100 percent effective birth control is for men only

Easy, reversible, 100 percent effective birth control is for men only | Herstory | Scoop.it

By Jess Zimmerman, grist.org

 

But back off, ladies: For once in our lives, this birth control’s just for dudes.

 

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Reproductive Rights and the Long Hand of Slave Breeding

Reproductive Rights and the Long Hand of Slave Breeding | Herstory | Scoop.it

By JOANN WYPIJEWSKI, The Nation

 

“What a spectacle,” Pamela [Bridgewater] exclaimed, “Virginia, the birthplace of the slave breeding industry in America, is debating state-sanctioned rape. Imagine the woman who says No to this as a prerequisite for abortion. Will she be strapped down, her ankles shackled to stir-ups?” [MORE]


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The History of Modern Women IS the History of Goddesses - 6 ...

The History of Modern Women IS the History of Goddesses - 6 ... | Herstory | Scoop.it
High priestesses embodied the goddess, and had ritualistic sex with the ruler of the country to bless him as the caretaker of the people. ...

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Infantalizing Women in the Name of Feminism (Sex Work Discussion)

Infantalizing Women in the Name of Feminism (Sex Work Discussion) | Herstory | Scoop.it
Feminists take issue with infantilizing women, so why do some still treat adult women like they can't make their own choices?

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Curated by Deanna Dahlsad
An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com
Other Topics
Crimes Against Humanity
From lone gunmen on hills to mass movements. Depressing as hell, really.
Cultural History
The roots of culture; history and pre-history.
In The Name Of God
Mainly acts done in the name of religion, but also discussions of atheism, faith, & spirituality.
Kinsanity
Let's just say I have reasons to learn more about mental health, special needs children, psychology, and the like.
Nerdy Needs
The stuff of nerdy, geeky, dreams.
Readin', 'Ritin', and (Publishing) 'Rithmetic
The meaning behind the math of the bottom line in publishing and the media. For writers, publishers, and bloggers (which are a combination of the two).
Sex Positive
Sexuality as a human right.
Visiting The Past
Travel based on grande ideas, locations, and persons of the past.
Walking On Sunshine
Stuff that makes me smile.
You Call It Obsession & Obscure; I Call It Research & Important
Links to (many of) my columns and articles.