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As in feminism, there have been a number of waves in the sex worker movement. This is due in no small part to the turnover in activists themselves, for it is they who help shape conversations as we... Via Gracie Passette, Deanna Dahlsad 
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For those of you who have not yet read the long account of the terrible situation Jill Brenneman & Amanda Brooks find themselves in, get a cup of coffee and go do so. Their several year long or... Via Gracie Passette, Deanna Dahlsad
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Among other things, the policy misunderstands how deeply manipulative, destructive, coercive, and dangerous abusers can be.
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The picture about women's capacity for violence changes when taking into account domestic violence in lesbian relationships, mother's physical abuse of their children, and women who commit sexual harassment in workplace. Via JW, Deanna Dahlsad
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[Trigger Warning: This post contains a description and photos of physical assault that may potentially be triggering for survivors of such abuse.]
...Since it was published, Lewkowicz’s project has received negative attention because many commenters feel that Lewkowicz should have tried to stop the abuse rather than standing by and documenting the incident on her camera. Lewkowicz actually did call 911 (and includes images of their response in her photo essay as well), but for many this was not enough. Even Maggie was attacked by commenters for allowing the abuse to happen, for staying with Shane, and for not fighting back. As one commenter states, “She is not a victim. She is the perpetrator.” But as Jina Moore notes in her article on Salon.com, the only person who isn’t blamed in these comments is the man committing the violence.
Deanna Dahlsad's insight:
Astonishing, but not surprising. *sigh*
Laura Brown's comment,
March 8, 2013 3:48 AM
People are afraid to have to do something about the issue. It's much easier to attack the messenger.
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For today, we don't even have the right to enjoy our homes, our private spaces, without fearing violence, rape, or worse. And when we dare to point that out, we are not merely dismissed, we are punished.
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The history of domestic violence repeating itself.
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The women had all undergone surgical procedures at a hospital in the Malda district.
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GOP is so horrific and prolific regarding their misogynistic rape stance that (so far) there are THREE charts required.
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Women often suffer the most in times of conflict, but they are rarely represented in peace negotiations. In fact, no woman has ever been the lead negotiator in U.N.-sponsored peace talks, a situation the United Nations is now seeking to redress through a unique training programme. As delegates began arriving for the recent opening of the 67th United Nations General Assembly, the U.N. Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) for the first time assembled female diplomats from some 20 countries in a two-day training session designed to hone their skills in international conflict resolution.
Via Cindy Sullivan
Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators's curator insight,
June 13, 2017 4:02 AM
UN takes new step to include women in international peace talks - AlertNet
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"the data in this survey reveals that the prevalence of domestic violence, especially when combined with gender-skewed safety education, means that such violence prevails because we are too busy providing reasons such as “it’s a tough economy” that “explain” violence rather than flat out condemn it." By my friend Alessia.
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Why do celebrities and victims of domestic violence like Rihanna continue to glamorize abuse?
Why is the media making domestic violence sexy? Because we are letting them. They’re using the pictures of a leather-clad Rihanna bumping and grinding on stage, not the pictures where her face is torn up and bruised. If we continue to let these celebrities parade their choices in front of us, then we become immune to the truth about domestic violence.
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Dennis Waterman caused outrage this week by claiming his ex-wife provoked him into hitting her - because she always won their arguments.
Abuse is abuse!
Good for her for speaking out!
‘If I have to apologise for being a strong, intelligent woman then what does that mean for any woman? It is utterly irresponsible.
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"Shit Men Say to Men Who Say Shit to Women on the Street" was inspired by International Anti-Street Harassment Week. It was created by a group of women and m...
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In Wisconsin -- yes, the same state where lawmakers have introduced a bill penalizing single mothers for being unmarried -- a Republican state representative has come out against divorce for any reason -- even domestic abuse.
