I am a big fan of chick lit. I’ve always been an avid reader and and I have a soft spot for fiction. I discovered chick lit seven years ago, and have enjoyed it ever since. According to Wikipedia, chick lit is “Genre fiction which addresses issues of modern womanhood, often humorously and lightheartedly… Although … Continue reading Suck my chick lit
Category: language
Ungendering language
In 2015, hen will officially enter Sweden’s lexicon as a gender-neutral pronoun.While some complain that this is “taking it too far” (a concept I addressed here and here), it’s really a step in the right direction. Sure, it may make for some occasionally confusing conversations, but the overwhelming majority of the time, knowing someone’s sex … Continue reading Ungendering language
How to be/not to be an ally
I am no expert on trans rights, but over the past several years, trans activism- blogs, videos, magazine articles- has taught me a lot about my privilege as a cis-woman, and how to be a good ally to those who are not. Among those great teachers are Janet Mock, Laverne Cox, and TransGriot. A few … Continue reading How to be/not to be an ally
Let’s not give gays the right to get married
I remember talking to a friend a few years ago about how I don’t like the phrase “given the right.” For example, in New York, gay people have been “given the right” to marry. If it’s a right, then it’s not really something to be given, is it? Who is it that’s doing the giving? … Continue reading Let’s not give gays the right to get married
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