Enough is enough. Now is the time to do whatever we can to bring an end to rape culture. Here are a few places you can start. During the past several weeks, as more and more people became aware of what transpired in Steubenville, Ohio, last summer, I have been deluged with messages and questions […]
Emily Heist Moss says it shouldn’t take having a gay kid for our political leaders to think about fairness and justice. Last week, Senator Rob Portman, a Republican of Ohio, finally reversed his position on marriage equality after his 21-year-old son came out nearly two years ago. In some circles, Portman was lauded for his […]
This originally appeared on Alternet.org. Republished here with permission. Attitudes about women’s alcohol consumption haven’t changed much. Women who drink are still perceived as being “promiscuous,” “easy,” or more sexually available. Alcohol is a game-changer when it comes to rape. If a woman was drinking when she was raped, she will be doubted and told […]
This week’s roundup of our favorites from across the interwebs to help you make sense of men and women. 1. Sheryl Sandberg Gives American Women A Performance Review by Garance Franke-Ruta of The Atlantic says before there were second-wave feminists, there were women’s professional associations. Sandberg is looking to combine the two models to help […]
Gender equality has stalled because we face systemic biases that no amount of rich white woman bashing or sexist mommy war blather will ever solve, says Soraya Chemaly. As you likely already know, Sheryl Sandberg has written a book called Lean In about women in the workplace. Anne Marie Slaughter has a difference of opinion, […]
This week’s roundup of our favorites from across the interwebs to help you make sense of men and women. 1. Men Should Consider Changing Their Last Names When They Get Married by William MacAskill of The Atlantic explains why an ethicist and his fiancé rejected the centuries-old tradition. 2. Who Cares About Seeing Ashley Judd […]
Nicole Rodgers spoke with regular Role/Reboot contributor Emily Rapp about her latest book, The Still Point of the Turning World, released today. The book, which details her journey caring for a terminally ill child, was one of Amazon’s Editor’s Picks this month for biographies and memoirs. Nicole: As many of your readers may know, Ronan […]
Lynn Beisner discusses E! TV host Giuliana Rancic’s recent controversial comment about putting her marriage before her child. Last weekend, the conversation among my friends was about the controversy ignited by Giuliana Rancic when she said in an interview that she and her husband “put our marriage first and our child second.” She backed up […]
What Ashley Judd shows on screen as an actress has nothing to do with her potential performance as a politician. Last month, Seth MacFarlane told Hollywood women he “saw their boobs.” This week, Ashley Judd is being criticized for showing hers. Taylor Bigler (citing such reputable sources as MrSkin.com), lists the films where Judd has “flashed […]
This week’s roundup of our favorites from across the interwebs to help you make sense of men and women. 1. The Quest To Find Realistic Role Models For Working Mothers by Reva Smith of The Atlantic says superstar moms can be more intimidating than inspiring. Where are the relatable examples of women who manage both […]
A slightly different version of this originally appeared on Ally Fogg’s website. Republished here with permission. Social justice needs our anger, but our anger needs compassion, argues Ally Fogg. Fifty years ago this week, Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique, widely hailed as the foundation stone of second-wave feminism. One hundred years ago, the British […]
Fran Rodgers, a pioneer of the work/family movement and workplace flexibility, urges Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer to reverse her ban on telecommuting. Dear Marissa, You don’t know me, so let me explain why I feel I am qualified to give you advice. I was a pioneer of the work/family movement and workplace flexibility and a […]
