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Vatican: Ordination Of Women A 'Grave Crime' /snip One new element included lists the attempted ordination of women as a "grave crime" subject to the same set of procedures and punishments meted out for sex abuse. That drew immediate criticism from women's ordination groups, who said making a moral equivalent between women priests and child rapists was offensive. |
Canadian Officials Ban Pamela Anderson's PETA Ad
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Canada Bans Pam's PETA Ad Officials claim it's sexist (NEWSER) – Pamela Anderson managed to get her PETA ad banned in Canada without even going naked. She was in Montreal to unveil the pro-vegetarian ad, in which she wears a bikini while marked up like a piece of meat, but officials denied the event a permit because, they say, the ad is sexist. One official attempts to explain: “It is not so much controversial, as it goes against all principles public organizations are fighting for in the everlasting battle of equality between men and women.” Read more: http://www.newser.com/story/95729/ca...#ixzz0u3BcM2m4 |
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It was commuted, but now she needs to worry about hanging. Below is a petition to stop all stonings. Everyone please consider signing this one, as well. There are 15 people awaiting execution by stoning. 13 of them are for convictions of adultery. 12 females and 1 male. https://secure.avaaz.org/en/stop_stoning/?rc=fb |
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Policing Female Masculinity: Much Ado About Rachel Maddow’s Yearbook Photo! http://www.autostraddle.com/policing...-gender-52441/ |
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We see here the same type of catty comments as with Cynthia Nixon's partner. The article does a great job discussing how female appearance and sexuality is policed via heteronormative standards and the deep anxiety over female masculinity in our culture. In the words of Rachel Maddow: “I’m not Anchorbabe, and I’m never going to be. My goal is to do the physical appearance stuff in such a way that it is not comment-worthy.” Sorry world, we are not your babes. |
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Did you catch her in a veil in Afghanistan for her special? Quite a nice swagger goin' on below that darn veil in her chinos! Loved it. Also was glad she respected customs- that had to be hard for her to dawn!!! I cracked up because it reminded me so of myself back when in prom gowns, etc. I always looked like I was in drag! I really appreciate Maddow's presentation of female masculinity. It has to be hard at times with her show and bosses, etc. even with enlightenment- it is national TV media. Another time while watching her show, she got up and walked over to some prop. I also cracked-up then as below the usual kind of gender neutral tops, (probably discussed length prior to her show being aired), she wears, she had on her jeans and boots! Almost seemed like she had an extra twinkle in her eyes as she walked over.. and yup, the swagger! |
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Thanks for posting this betenoire:
http://www.autostraddle.com/policing...-gender-52441/ It's not just butches/masculine women/ or queers though -- it's all women who claim power. Think of the reactions to Hillary Clinton. There is always an effort to reduce powerful women to patriarchal standards of desirability. |
Here's a goodie...
Dr. Nancy Snyderman begins her comments about Mel Gibson's threats and violence by calling the target of his rage "passive-aggressive," and accusing her of 'baiting" him. Where do they find these so-called experts?
You can read what the Men's Anti-violence Council has to say about this and also click on the link included to see the clip. I sent a scathing e-mail to the Today Show. http://mensantiviolencecouncil.com/2...he-today-show/ |
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Here is some good news. I had no idea Geena Davis founded this non-profit institute addressing Gender In The Media. She was recently appointed to the State of California's Womens Commission.
After you read the article, go check out her "Gender In The Media" site. http://www.thegeenadavisinstitute.org/ ______________________________________________ http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalert...nts-geena.html July 20, 2010 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed actress Geena Davis to the Commission on the Status of Women. The Academy Award-winning actress is the founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which seeks to increase female characters and reduce gender stereotypes in children's programming. Davis, a Democrat, is known for her roles in dozens of films and television shows, including "Tootsie," "Beetlejuice" and "A League of Their Own." The position, which pays a $100 per diem, requires Senate confirmation. |
via Feministing:
Women in Mexico convicted of homicide for abortions
By VANESSA | Published: JULY 23, 2010 The Latin American Herald Tribune brings attention to the reality that exists when abortion is criminalized. Six women are currently serving 25-30 year sentences in Guanajuato, Mexico for having abortions. Their conviction? Homicide. Reproductive justice organization Centro Las Libres has been working to bring attention to Mexico’s criminalization and incarceration of women in attempts to change laws and free the women who are currently in prison; they’ve been able to release one so far. Via LAHT: Since the beginning of the decade, more than 40 women have been put on trial for abortion, which is punishable by up to three years in prison under the Guanajuato penal code. “The government always has denied that it imprisoned people for the crime of abortion. We had to go from prison to prison to verify it,” said the Centro Las Libres director. The legislation regarding abortion varies in Mexico’s 32 separate jurisdictions. While in Mexico City it is legal, some states continue to treat abortion as a criminal offense. Even so, federal law includes some circumstances under which any woman, regardless of where she may live, can have an abortion, namely in the case of rape or risk to her life because of the pregnancy. On top of that, what’s worth mentioning is that the conservative-led state of Guanajuato — while having the highest rate of teen pregnancy in Mexico — still refuses to allow sex education in its schools. h/t to MAC. |
Good news for a change.
Dear Corkey We are thrilled to report that earlier this week Congress passed the Tribal Law and Order Act as an amendment to H.R. 725, a groundbreaking and long-overdue piece of legislation that tackles violent crime against Native American and Alaska Native women. A huge thank you to the thousands of Amnesty supporters like you who took action to make this human rights victory possible. Because of you, Native American and Alaska Native women will no longer be trapped in a mindboggling, jurisdictional maze that allows perpetrators to rape with impunity. Every Native American and Alaska Native woman will be given the chance to: get a police response, have access to a rape kit, have the opportunity to see her case prosecuted, and see justice served for crimes committed against her. Spurred by our hard-hitting 2007 report, Maze of Injustice, Amnesty's millions-strong, global human rights movement has worked tirelessly to ensure this legislation became a reality. People like you have set the stage for reversing the devastating rate of sexual violence that Native American and Alaska Native women have endured for much too long. This is what we can accomplish when we work together. I want to thank you again for all you do. This is a truly amazing victory for women’s human rights and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you, Rachel and the rest of the Stop Violence Against Women team |
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