Thursday, May 13, 2010
Monday, November 23, 2009
A virus walks into a bar
Apparently Amy Poehler has a news show called "Smart Girls at the Party" (smart girls have more fun)...here she is interviewing a 7 yr-old feminist. Super cute.
While we're on the topic of Amy Poehler, here she is doing Girl Stereotypes
7 Chick Flicks that hate women...why must we traffic in stereotypes?
A virus walks into a bar....and other science jokes.
What is being taught in college rape prevention programs? It shouldn't just be about women needing to prevent the risk, but everyone working together to discourage/eliminate offenders.
Needle Exchange Programs: Vital for HIV prevention!
While we're on the topic of Amy Poehler, here she is doing Girl Stereotypes
7 Chick Flicks that hate women...why must we traffic in stereotypes?
A virus walks into a bar....and other science jokes.
What is being taught in college rape prevention programs? It shouldn't just be about women needing to prevent the risk, but everyone working together to discourage/eliminate offenders.
Needle Exchange Programs: Vital for HIV prevention!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
No title here. Seriously.
I want this book. Its a guide on what to say during your deflowerment, in the style of "What Do You Say, dear?"
Boyz II Men are putting out a new cd!!! It's all covers, but still, amazing!
An article wondering why "ghostwriting" of medical papers is not the same as plagiarism.
A cool way to promote breast cancer awareness.
Biodiversity.
Boyz II Men are putting out a new cd!!! It's all covers, but still, amazing!
An article wondering why "ghostwriting" of medical papers is not the same as plagiarism.
A cool way to promote breast cancer awareness.
Biodiversity.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Today is Friday the 13th!
An article on the sexualization of boys. "The underlying message is that boys are being prepped for wanting sex all the time, and at younger and younger ages."
The image problem with primary care medicine. This is part of the reason why I decided not to go to med school. I'm looking forward to being a part of a primary care training environment where it is a field that is seen as positive and fulfilling. “There are a lot of students who want to change the world. Primary care is advocacy one patient at a time.”
A study revealed that a number of men admit to rape as long as it is not called "rape." Its still rape if its not something the other person wants to do.
The difficulty of saying "no" which can be more difficult in action than in theory.
Being weird is not an insult.
The image problem with primary care medicine. This is part of the reason why I decided not to go to med school. I'm looking forward to being a part of a primary care training environment where it is a field that is seen as positive and fulfilling. “There are a lot of students who want to change the world. Primary care is advocacy one patient at a time.”
A study revealed that a number of men admit to rape as long as it is not called "rape." Its still rape if its not something the other person wants to do.
The difficulty of saying "no" which can be more difficult in action than in theory.
Being weird is not an insult.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Is it really mid-november?
This is just nerdtastically awesome! Pacman roomba!
Buy a mobile home. Or don't. I don't care.
A blog about disability from someone with severe cerebral palsy who is unable to speak clearly but holds a bachelors degree in gender studies.
This short film features a woman who gets dumped, hooks up, gets pregnant, and has an abortion, in a very functional way (though the ending is a bit unrealistic).
An interesting article about men who are seeking an alternative to the misogynistic view of what masculinity is, but are coming across a difficulty defining what that alternative means. So many people focus on women's rights and staying away from "bad men" because of course all men are crappy but what about those who want to be clear that they do not identify with that gender role?
I love the whole concept behind this blog/documentary/etc. It is called "Where is your line" and encourages women (and men) to decide for themselves where the lines are for what they are comfortable with sexually and the need for some kind of discourse about when (if ever, and how those lines should be crossed. We live in a culture that in many ways encourages men to be sexually agressive and women to constantly guard their purity against "bad men" (see the article above). No one ever tells you how to have a conversation about all of these issues and its just sort of assumed that as long as you say no (and keep saying no) then you'll be all right.....I wish that things were different.
Buy a mobile home. Or don't. I don't care.
A blog about disability from someone with severe cerebral palsy who is unable to speak clearly but holds a bachelors degree in gender studies.
This short film features a woman who gets dumped, hooks up, gets pregnant, and has an abortion, in a very functional way (though the ending is a bit unrealistic).
An interesting article about men who are seeking an alternative to the misogynistic view of what masculinity is, but are coming across a difficulty defining what that alternative means. So many people focus on women's rights and staying away from "bad men" because of course all men are crappy but what about those who want to be clear that they do not identify with that gender role?
I love the whole concept behind this blog/documentary/etc. It is called "Where is your line" and encourages women (and men) to decide for themselves where the lines are for what they are comfortable with sexually and the need for some kind of discourse about when (if ever, and how those lines should be crossed. We live in a culture that in many ways encourages men to be sexually agressive and women to constantly guard their purity against "bad men" (see the article above). No one ever tells you how to have a conversation about all of these issues and its just sort of assumed that as long as you say no (and keep saying no) then you'll be all right.....I wish that things were different.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Oh, what a beautiful fall day
An attachment that can turn a cell phone into a microscope. It has may be able to be used in resource-poor countries, and is very awesome!
BPA isn't only in our waterbottles, but in our food too. Very not cool...I like cooking my own food for reasons such as this.
The children of gay parents are, surprisingly, just like the children of heterosexual parents. Whod've thunk it? "In most ways, the accumulated research shows, children of same-sex parents are not markedly different from those of heterosexual parents. They show no increased incidence of psychiatric disorders, are just as popular at school and have just as many friends."
High school administrations are having issues with kids who follow the dress code, just now for their assigned gender. "A lot of youths say they won’t be bound by boys having to wear this or girls wearing that. For them, gender is a creative playing field.” Adults, she added, “become the gender police through dress codes.”
BPA isn't only in our waterbottles, but in our food too. Very not cool...I like cooking my own food for reasons such as this.
The children of gay parents are, surprisingly, just like the children of heterosexual parents. Whod've thunk it? "In most ways, the accumulated research shows, children of same-sex parents are not markedly different from those of heterosexual parents. They show no increased incidence of psychiatric disorders, are just as popular at school and have just as many friends."
High school administrations are having issues with kids who follow the dress code, just now for their assigned gender. "A lot of youths say they won’t be bound by boys having to wear this or girls wearing that. For them, gender is a creative playing field.” Adults, she added, “become the gender police through dress codes.”
Saturday, November 7, 2009
I don't know what to title this...
A high schooler wants to go to a women's college! Yay her! (Though it doesn't look like shes applying to Bryn Mawr...)
An all women's boarding house in New York---I love the little old ladies who have lived there for 30 years!
Dear Septa...stop sucking and come off strike. Thanks.
Why we need health care reform--our health care system really isn't as great as some people think that it is.
An all women's boarding house in New York---I love the little old ladies who have lived there for 30 years!
Dear Septa...stop sucking and come off strike. Thanks.
Why we need health care reform--our health care system really isn't as great as some people think that it is.
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