Feminism | Posted by Julie Z on 03/30/2013
Saturday Vids: Women’s History Month
Women’s history month is coming to an end, but here’s a reminder that, really, every month is a good time for women’s history.
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Feminism | Posted by Julie Z on 03/2/2013
Saturday Vids: End The Silence – National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, here’s one young woman’s message about having an eating disorder. To learn more, visit the NEDA website.
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Feminism | Posted by Julie Z on 01/26/2013
Saturday Vids: Trade of Innocents
I recently came across a movie that takes on the issue of human trafficking called Trade of Innocents starring Mira Sorvino and Dermot Mulroney. Although it doesn’t look like the film is getting wide distribution, it is available for individual screenings and seems like a perfect film to create an event for a human rights-based or anti-human trafficking club. The film also has other resources available. Check it out:
Trailer
Synopsis:
In the back streets of a tourist town in present-day Southeast Asia, we find a filthy cinder block room; a bed with soiled sheets; a little girl waits for the next man. Alex (Dermot Mulroney), a human trafficking investigator, plays the role of her next customer as he negotiates with the pimp for the use …
Feminism | Posted by Julie Z on 01/19/2013
Saturday Vids: Feminism F.A.Q’s
Jarrah Hodge, writer and editor of Gender Focus, has a great vlog called “Feminism F.A.Q’s” in which she answers basic questions about feminism. If you’ve ever had trouble answering your friends’ questions about feminism, consider passing on the link to Jarrah’s videos!
Why Do We Still Need Feminism?
Why Feminism (and not Equalism or Humanism)?
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Pop-Culture | Posted by Julie Z on 01/12/2013
Saturday Vids: Girls Season 2
Season 2 of Lena Dunham’s Girls premieres tomorrow. Feminists have had some pretty varied responses to Dunham’s show…but what do you think? Will you be watching?
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Feminism | Posted by Julie Z on 09/8/2012
Saturday Vids: Totally Biased on Akin
If you’re not watching Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell on FX…you really should be.
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Pop-Culture | Posted by Julie Z on 09/1/2012
Saturday Vids: Republicans, Get In My Vagina
I’ve posted this Funny or Die video before, but it’s never been more relevant. Plus, after the past few weeks, I think it’s necessary for the sake of our mental health to inject a little humor into this political climate…
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Feminism, Pop-Culture | Posted by Hudson Taylor on 08/11/2012
Saturday Vids: Time To Evolve
Learn more about Hudson Taylor’s organization, Athlete Ally, which is “a resource to encourage athletes, coaches, parents, fans and other members of the sports community to respect all individuals involved in sports, regardless of perceived or actual sexual-orientation or gender identity or expression.”
