Fuck Yeah, Gender Studies!: Archive

Fuck Yeah, Gender Studies!

February 2012

Anonymous asked: Where in the world are you?

The woman is perfected...

…Her blacks crackle and drag. RIP Sylvia Plath 27 Oct 1932-11 Feb 1963.

undercoverterrorist: fuckyeahgenderstudies: undercoverterrorist replied to your post: i don’t think there are set rules on what a woman should be in feminism, even if they are pro life, etc, they can be feminist, it’s all about choice in my opinion. So being racist is a-okay but being anti-choice is not? wtf? I don’t understand. So many famous feminists have been openly racist and no one says...

undercoverterrorist replied to your post: i don’t think there are set rules on what a woman should be in feminism, even if they are pro life, etc, they can be feminist, it’s all about choice in my opinion. So being racist is a-okay but being anti-choice is not? wtf? I don’t understand. Who mentioned racism? (Of course racism isn’t okay.)

Anonymous asked: i don't think there are set rules on what a woman should be in feminism, even if they are pro life, etc, they can be feminist, it's all about choice in my opinion.

Anonymous asked: If you say women can't be a Christian and pro-life and a feminist aren't you placing limitations on feminism.

In response to some posts earlier this afternoon, i keep getting messages stating things like “sexism is the reason transphobia exists” and “cissexism just boils down to sexism”. I’ve responded twice now stating my opinion. I don’t believe that we can legitimately reduce these other forms of discrimination to misogyny and/or sexism. It’s not accurate and...

Boat race becomes boat races →

Anonymous asked: SATC?

Anonymous asked: Have you seen the programme Pan Am? Has lots of strong women with remarkably rounded but different characters although some disagree.

Anonymous asked: Do you know any good links for info on BDSM/getting started with BDSM?

Anonymous asked: In reponse to the anon post you just had: I think if you wanted to boil things down to their simplest then all of those things probably focus on a fear/dislike of 'the other', but this isn't always femininity being attacked. Even the most masculine of gay men are still subject to homophobia, etc etc.

apoopgirl replied to your post: I don’t know if your definition - even restructured - quite covers it. Sexism is at the root of a lot of things as the hatred and discrimination of the feminine. Sexism is at the root of homophobia, cissexism, transphobia, or even instances experienced by straight cis men who partake in “feminine” activities. I think you have the right idea, its just important to...

Anonymous asked: I don't know if your definition - even restructured - quite covers it. Sexism is at the root of a lot of things as the hatred and discrimination of the feminine. Sexism is at the root of homophobia, cissexism, transphobia, or even instances experienced by straight cis men who partake in "feminine" activities. I think you have the right idea, its just important to note that sexism is...

georgiacapra replied to your post: vnfm replied to your post: Do you think it’s… ok but you can still be a conservative and not agree with the republican stance on abortion and choice. Yes, i would call that small-c conservatism. Because why, if you believe in equality, would you choose to identify with a movement (like capital-C Conservatism, like the Republicans) that does not? If...

Anonymous asked: But if a FAAB is presented as male/identifies as male later in life, don't they have male privilege from that point on? Just curious.

ninjatengu replied to your post: vnfm replied to your post: Do you think it’s… You mentioned that sexism is women compared to men. Traditionally it’s thought that way between the two sexes, but shouldn’t it also extend to Trans and others as well who may not self define as male or female as well? Thanks for your thoughts! Thanks for asking about this. I was in two minds about how to...

vnfm replied to your post: Do you think it’s possible to be a conservative and a feminist? isnt feminism about choice? choosing to be capital-C is feminist; feminism as the movement to end sexism doesnt even get into religion or abortion stances. belief systems on the individual level arguably perpetuate feminist ideals. Feminism is about choice, yes, but it’s not just about choice—if...

Anonymous asked: Do you think it's possible to be a conservative and a feminist?

Anonymous asked: Hi I wrote a message before but I think it must have got deleted in your purge. There was something on the radio about an Israeli women being on a bus in a orthodox area which was segregated with men at the front and women at the back but because she didn't know where to get off she stayed at the front to talk to the driver which sparked a row and became a news story in Israel. I was...

cambriangirl asked: just want to say thanks for the article on bus drivers and strangers calling you 'babe' and 'love' etc. I don't like people using that language on me since it brings back memories of my assault. But you put a brilliant perspective on it, it made me feel more positive :)

Askmen.com suggests that for Valentine's Day you...

So romantic…!

Fuck Yeah, Gender Studies!: Why I don't mind when... →

xistentialtheory: fuckyeahgenderstudies: xistentialtheory: fuckyeahgenderstudies: (I spent ages figuring out that title….) Trigger warning: violence; sexual assault. There was something of bulge in news coverage last week concerning a story by Jo Walters at the Guardian, in which she explained why she brought up with her local bus company the issue of drivers calling her… I didn’t know...

Fuck Yeah, Gender Studies!: Why I don't mind when... →

xistentialtheory: fuckyeahgenderstudies: (I spent ages figuring out that title….) Trigger warning: violence; sexual assault. There was something of bulge in news coverage last week concerning a story by Jo Walters at the Guardian, in which she explained why she brought up with her local bus company the issue of drivers calling her… I didn’t know that using the word “love” or calling people...

Why I don't mind when bus drivers call me 'Love',...

(I spent ages figuring out that title….) Trigger warning: violence; sexual assault. There was something of bulge in news coverage last week concerning a story by Jo Walters at the Guardian, in which she explained why she brought up with her local bus company the issue of drivers calling her things like ‘love’ and ‘babe’. There was an awful lot of...

No place to go as cuts force mother-and-baby drug... →

Bristol’s Naomi House, a drug treatment centre designed to help mothers get clean and keep their babies, is set to close. This means that there will be only one such dedicated centre left in the UK. Fuckin’ government.

7 February 1918: Some (but not all) women get vote →

Originally published in the Manchester Guardian on 7 February 1918.

mostlynothere asked: Hi, I was wondering if you have some links or book recommendations for me. I'm FAAB and present my gender in a very feminine way, but I feel that I'm genderqueer. I'm just looking for experience somehow similar to mine, since the usual (oversimple) "I feel like a girl/boy in an boy's/girl's body" or "I'm a femme man/masculine woman" or even...

Anonymous asked: Do you think Thatcher was a feminist icon?

Anonymous asked: From the college list: "women-only colleges (like the few at Oxford and Cambridge)" -- I don't think there are any women-only colleges left at Oxford. I believe St Benet's is the only all-male college, and the others are all mixed.

I am still soliciting questions! →

For my burgeoning FAQ section or otherwise (less general gender studies Qs; questions about me or my dog, etc.) Send ‘em this way. P.S. I am also still (of course) expanding my list of colleges with gender-neutral housing. If there’s any you know should be added, let me know!

name-redacted asked: I'm also MtF and have great difficulties with sex, sometimes even curling up to watch TV with my partner can be uncomfortable. But for me it's not that I don't enjoy sex, it's just that I find it can be triggering. It doesn't automatically make you ACE, though there's no problem if you are. Not enjoying sex is different to not enjoying being triggered.

Anonymous asked: RE: Asexuality. I'm an asexual and there's noting freaky about it. In fact, the ace community is one of the most sex-positive places I've seen and made me a lot more comfortable with discovering, accepting and comunicating my needs & boundaries. Also, you're probably ace if you're not sexual attracted to anyone but only you can decide if you are one of not. Cheers!

Anonymous asked: Why are you so funny and smart?!?!?!

Anonymous asked: im MTF and so is my Girlfriend, she has recently labeled me as "asexual" because i am not really that interested in sex, Being labeled as asexual has made me really depressed and feel like a freak, Any advice on acceptance of asexuality? is there some way to confirm i actually am?

My askbox is totally empty!

I kind of miss those 428 old/outdated/abusive/nonsensical messages i deleted yesterday… Ask me questions! I’m working on finally putting together a FYGS FAQ, so questions/ideas/suggestions for that would also be appreciated. But ask me anything.

To the would-be sex work abolitionist, or, 'ain't... →

Another great piece discussing sex work and the problems with abolitionist discourse.

Joyce Arthur: The backwards logic of 'asymmetrical... →

This is a really clear, detailed, articulate column by Joyce Arthur. Worth a read for sure. Joyce Arthur is a founding member of FIRST, a national feminist sex worker advocacy organization based in Vancouver that lobbies for the decriminalization of prostitution in Canada. She works as a technical writer and pro-choice activist.

cambriangirl asked: Did you hear about the Top Totty beer fiasco in the Houses of Parliament the other day? I don't know how I feel about the beer, although the imagery is demeaning, but it's certainly caused an explosive reaction. People are calling the MP who complained a 'hysterical woman' (along with anyone else objecting) and it's been annoying me. Worst of all, people around me make me...

Anonymous asked: What's your opinion on abortion?

Anonymous asked: Is there a special title for a trans person who hates being trans? (ie born male, female identified hates that she/he has a female identity)

Diesel's "Abortions for successful living"...

Reports the Huffington Post: We spoke to Diesel HQ today and they said: “Diesel can categorically state that we have no involvement in this campaign and have already begun the process of a legal investigation - we will ensure all steps are taken to hold the person(s) accountable for this fake campaign activity.” And According to Twitter users, the campaign has apparently been...

I don't really *get* Diesel's new campaign. Do...

I’m so confused. From their Press section: DIESEL LAUNCHES A BRAVE NEW WORLD FOR FEMALE FACTORY WORKERS: MISOPOLIS Diesel is proud to announce a new milestone in its ongoing campaign for successful living. To make a free lifestyle possible for young women in emerging markets, it will help them conquer a key life challenge: the right to safe abortion. Welcome to Misopolis, a brave new...

Anonymous asked: What does your not-boyfriend person you're dating think of this blog? is he a feminist?

esmeweatherwax replied to your post: What kind of dog do you have, and how old is he/she? :D Aww, any photos? Certainly. fuckyeahgenderstudies.tumblr.com/hecpix I’m also going to be archiving all Hec-related questions here.

jusquici-toutvabien asked: What kind of dog do you have, and how old is he/she? :D

All 428 messages deleted! Fresh start!

Tomorrow is a blog day

That means i will be prioritising the blog over everything except my dog. Specifically, i’m hoping to answer reader questions. But the thing is, i currently have 428 unanswered questions in my Ask Box, almost all of which are a few weeks old and many of which are a year or more old. I’m really sorry to those of you who have asked me a question in the last 18 months or so and...

Anonymous asked: do you have a boyfriend