All posts tagged "feminism"
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Koa Beck | October 4, 2011
The Mommy Wars Are Anti-Feminist
Women are not a one-size-fits-all demographic and the cultural insistence that motherhood should be is anti-woman, anti-feminist, and...
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Shawna Cohen | October 4, 2011
Is Pregnancy The Way Out Of A Bad Job?
My stressful job pre-kids sometimes entailed being at work 'til midnight or having to get dressed up on...
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Koa Beck | October 4, 2011
Jon Hamm Is A Feminist Who Advocates Male Role Models
Jon Hamm has always played sexist, misogynistic Don Draper too well if you ask me. Anyone who succinctly...
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Koa Beck | September 30, 2011
Ever Wanted To Cross-Nurse With Your Best Friend? Jennifer Baumgardner Has
Feminist writer and activist Jennifer Baumgardner first turned heads in the parenting blogosphere when she wrote about her...
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Koa Beck | September 29, 2011
Gender Equality May Be ‘Hurting’ Marriage And That’s Disappointing
Divorcing is quite expensive. Legal fees aside, tallying up the cost of moving out, setting up your own...
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Koa Beck | September 8, 2011
It’s Not Just Adults,Your Daughter Is Also Tired Of Being Sexualized
Elisa Kreisinger, program coordinator at the Women's Media Center, is offering a...
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Shawna Cohen | August 22, 2011
Hilary Duff Announces Pregnancy, Gets Dropped From Movie. What Did You Think Would Happen?
Let me begin this post by saying that I am a mother and a feminist. When...
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Koa Beck | August 12, 2011
Everyone Should Care About Children — Even Those Of Us Who Aren’t Mothers
Ever since I took this editorial post at Mommyish, the question I receive soon after introductions are made...
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Shawna Cohen | August 11, 2011
Is ‘Equalism’ The New ‘Feminism?’
It's really frustrating to me that in the year 2011, there are still so many smart, accomplished, modern...
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Koa Beck | August 9, 2011
Feminist Mother Blames Abortion Debate For Polarizing Mothers And The Childless
Motherhood no doubt changes many women. Political ideologies and beliefs can shift for those who see the world...
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Koa Beck | August 8, 2011
What Does A Little Girl In A Bikini Have To Do With Energy Generation?
Recently, a series of ads funded by Platform Breathe were brought to my attention. The advertisements...
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Koa Beck | August 5, 2011
Mommyish Reads: The Best Books About Fictional Heroines For Your Tweens
Back to school may be approaching but that doesn't mean children should wait until then to crack the...
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Koa Beck | July 22, 2011
Why You Need To Have A Comprehensive Sex Talk With Your Daughter: A Conversation With Joyce McFadden
Parents dread initiating the sex talk with their children for a multitude of reasons. Timidity, embarrassment, or the...
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Koa Beck | July 21, 2011
How Should Your Daughter Go About Reappropriating The Word ‘Slut’ ?
SlutWalk is coming to New York City soon and generational differences between feminists are making its arrival a...