Doing my bit for stereotypes about feminists

 
Me: Do you ever fantasize about a dominatrix?
Him: No… Fantasies are normally about something you don’t get to experience in real life.

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3,000 a day – yes, it IS brain-washing

And feminism is your antidote. 
This sample video from Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising’s Image of Women  is compelling viewing. The video is basically your chance to drop in on one of Jean Kilbourne’s lectures (twice named Lecturer of the Year by the National Association of Campus Activities) from the comfort of your home.. or fake your way [...]

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Womens’ business

 
Image credit: Peter Wallis for the Courier Mail.
I might be hopelessly naive but if the greatest hope for the Australian Indigenous communities are their female elders and we’re electing more female political leaders then might there be better chances of true reconciliation? Can women talk to other women more comfortably and productively? This photo of new Queensland Premier Anna [...]

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