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"Chivalry is Dead!" Because You're Killing It!

I've read my fair share of "Chivalry is dead!" and "I can open the door myself!" posts to warrant this rant. Here goes.... STOP WHINING! Now, why do I say this? Women, feminists most specifically, seem to love to thro…
A Man's World?

I haven't always been a feminist. My support for the feminist cause emerged rather 'late' in my life, while I was studying at University. At 36, I began studying for a diploma in Youth and Community Studies at the Un…
Feminism: Guys Getting Whipped

The discussion topic was focused on how brainless Disney characters girls were. It was all about finding the prince and nothing else seemed to remotely matter. Well before we start on any further discussion, I just l…
Feminism is Not a Crime

People misunderstand the meaning of feminism by thinking of all the crazy women out there who stand on stages and pour chocolate syrup over themselves while screaming "I'm an ANTI-CONFORMIST. Let's SAVE THE WHALES," and…
Could You Date Someone Who Isn't A Feminist?

Miss Giraffe I'm about to drop the f-bomb: feminism. I do consider myself a feminist. I do believe in equal rights and representation. Women's and men's roles in society fascinate me -- although they're more likely to e…
Why Are Women So Angry?

This is a response to lots of the responses of the post "Listen Up, Ladies" - well...that blog got heated in a hurry! I do not know if the blog was written to be serious or satirical, but it does not matter for what I'm…
"Twilight's Bella Is The Ultimate Anti-Feminist"

Miss Elephant As a 20-something self-respecting female, I'm sort of ashamed to say that I"m reading the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. I"ve been reading it since last summer - I'm a slow reader, okay? - and I'm no…
Why Is Society Uncomfortable with Successful, Unmarried Women?

This is a guest blog submitted by exquisitely_sandy. Twice this month, I've been reminded that I won't be finished with my PhD until I'm about 30 years old. Once reminded by my aunt, once by a total stranger at the la…
Holding The Door Open - Gentlemanly or Insulting?

Mr. Giraffe I am a door-holder. I hold the door open for everyone, I'm always the last person to leave an elevator and I always keep the door open for the person behind me when I exit a building. I don't remember exac…