If you ever doubt that our society imposes gender roles on its inhabitants from birth and even before, try getting pregnant. There are two questions people ask when they find out that my partner is pregnant. “What’s the due date?” is one—understandably, friends want to know when we’ll disappear from having social lives and/or turn […]
I know it’s a long shot, but maybe I can help change someone’s mind, to help someone see that this is personal, not political. And it could affect your sister, your neighbor, or your daughter, at any time. This isn’t about politics. It’s about compassion. Earlier this week, my therapist noted that it has been […]
This originally appeared on Everyday Feminism. Republished here with permission. These myths have real consequences and real effects on policy, which limits people’s right to choose. Close your eyes and think about the word abortion. What are some of the first things that come to mind? Pregnancy? Unborn fetuses? Policy makers? Crying? Grief? I’m guessing at least […]
