Instead of the "Red White and Blue", we have the pink and blue impositions of patriarchy. I've refused to wear either colour since I was a child, they both stink!
Something I've often found interesting is the way so many little girls seem to love pink. I've noticed this even among the daughters of feminist friends and girls growing up in off-grid locations without the influence of television and shopping malls. Can't say I've noticed the same thing with boys preferring blue - if anything, they seem to be pretty much uninterested in the whole concept of "favourite" colours.
So where were they seeing this colour pink, while shopping? with attractive female marketing, in books? with attractive female images? As a kid, the only pink in my life was those 2 pencils in my76- Prismacolour set...
How about flowers? Rose petals, carnations, the blush on a daisy, etc. And didn't you ever see a sunset as a child? Pink is just a naturally occurring colour like orange or violet or sky blue. There's nothing sinister about it, but I maintain that girls, on the whole, seem to find it attractive. And why not? It's nicer to look at than diarrhoea yellow or snot green - especially if you're not looking at it through any culturally created filters.
That would be an interesting study. Take a group of 2-3 y/o boys and girls who have not been swathed in appropriately pink or blue blankies or PJs, place them in a field of natural wild flowers and see if pink out-attracts other colours in either sex. I'm guessing not. I'm guessing yellows and reds and purples and purples and whites and pintos will be equally popular.
Pink as a girl's colour is a fairly recent cultural invention. Prior to the 20th century girls in Europe were largely dressed in light blue because it was the colour of the Virgin Mary. Pink, on the other hand, was a subdued form of red - a colour perceived as masculine and active and hence considered appropriate for boys. It's worth noting that traditional Disney heroines wore blue.
There are many cultural connotations associated with different colours. There's nothing wrong with the colours themselves, it's the assumptions that a society constructs around them that can be detrimental.
For those who think that pink is fine because they don't see through these cultural filters, that's great. Remember your position next time you buy an item for a boy or man and choose pink to demonstrate how culturally neutral you really are!
That is amazing. Who knew? I guess this over 40, over educated, single person qualifies, although I don't call myself a trekkie, even though I love me some Star Trek!
I'm quite sure most of you have read or know Half the Sky by Kristof and WuDunn. If you have not, it is highly recommended from this literary junkie. The narration is strong (never boring; and I bore easily) and it's an incredibly informative piece with personal stories threaded through it's core.
The points addressed in the video are correct. However I wouldn't use the terminology "scientific", as it's irrelevant, but she's correct in historical terms... unless one is part of the neo-liberal religion, which corresponds to most of the USA and Canadian population. Neo-liberalism is indistinguishable from Christianity. Interesting how policies created with the intent of "equality" result in mostly... equality. But true egalitarianism is not something that flies with modern Christianity, which is all about elitism.
Ugh, I watched it. Thanks for sharing; however, I fail to see the point in this video. It seems it's her angry opinion to an article published prior to the book (no science in here, come on). Many of the arguments she is pushing are "liars" "liars". Kristof WuDunn did some amazing research but please don't accept ANY sort of literature as "word of the lord." {Haven't we already seen the detriment of that acceptance?}
This video spends a lot of time blowing air around about how sweatshops do not empower women--of course they don't. I'm quite sure the authors aren't saying "yes, sweatshops good. best thing to happen to women." But they are reaching out to their readers and challenging them to think about it a different way. And they absolutely are not saying that Imperialism ended footbinding. They are just showing that cultural taboos can be left in the past. Again, I think Taylor is taking this far too literally. Please don't forget to consider author's intentions. The Grimm's Fairy Tales were not written to desensitize children from guts and gore. Intentions aren't always written in the text.
Also, she spends some time telling us that the efforts Kristof WuDunn are pushing only further marginalize women in third world countries. But there's no specific example--can you tell us what you are talking about? Our authors give us many ways to get involved from simply staying informed or by searching out an organization that doesn't just throw money. I think that's excellent advice, especially for the average human being that may think sending a portion of their paycheck to any organization will help. It's a start. And they don't just give one organization, they give many as well as personal narratives about each of them. Sure, some are a lot more practical than others. But that's why we have brains--so we can do our own research and decide for ourselves.
Yikes! I don't believe we are on the same page. Perhaps I was not very clear as your disection of my video rebuttal is not what I meant, at all. I apologize for your ruffled feathers--no need to belittle me. I suppose my point was that from a literary standpoint, I believe the authors did some great research (even with 'solutions' excluded). We hear impersonal figures about human trafficking (amongst other topics addressed) but the authors take you into the personal world of several women. I'm quite alright if you disagree with the value of the novel. No need to attack.
King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz's announcement that women are theoretically to be given the same opportunities for political participation as men is potentially the most important advance for Saudi women's rights in decades, and underscores the king's reformist stature
I thought I'd bring to your attention available positions for individuals interested in women's issues with the National Atheist Party's Diversity Council. The ad can be found here- http://www.usanap.org/available-positions/womens-committee-member.h... . If you have any questions please let me know! Please help promote these positions to help Atheist women get a voice!
PLEASE HELP PROMOTE THIS POSITION!!!!!
Anthony Graham Anthropology and Sociology Advisor Chair of the Diversity Council National Atheist Party
pfew, I haven't been hearing anything about the Queen, but ANY form of foetal selectivity process is horrible. Failing sterilisation, abort them all equally!
I don't know any women who still vote GOP (except for the very elderly Catholic next door, and she's not speaking to us anymore...)
New GOP logo:
I think it's interesting that this was published in a Tennessee newspaper.... I'd like to see the outraged Letters to the Editors and Comments that resulted....
Well fuck me, some females are voting GOP cuz the idiot Mormon seems to be ahead in the polls, grrrrrrrrr
Love the logo, though I agree the more idiotic the brain, the least likely it is to be understood... maybe juxtaposing to the original logo would hit home with any intellect.
TNT666
Mar 11, 2011
Sandy
Something I've often found interesting is the way so many little girls seem to love pink. I've noticed this even among the daughters of feminist friends and girls growing up in off-grid locations without the influence of television and shopping malls. Can't say I've noticed the same thing with boys preferring blue - if anything, they seem to be pretty much uninterested in the whole concept of "favourite" colours.
Mar 11, 2011
TNT666
Mar 11, 2011
Sandy
Mar 11, 2011
TNT666
Mar 11, 2011
SecretWombat
There are many cultural connotations associated with different colours. There's nothing wrong with the colours themselves, it's the assumptions that a society constructs around them that can be detrimental.
For those who think that pink is fine because they don't see through these cultural filters, that's great. Remember your position next time you buy an item for a boy or man and choose pink to demonstrate how culturally neutral you really are!
Mar 14, 2011
Joseph P
Mar 14, 2011
dr kellie
That is amazing. Who knew? I guess this over 40, over educated, single person qualifies, although I don't call myself a trekkie, even though I love me some Star Trek!
Mar 17, 2011
TNT666
Mar 17, 2011
Marissa Michael
May 15, 2011
Prog Rock Girl
May 15, 2011
TNT666
May 16, 2011
Marissa Michael
This video spends a lot of time blowing air around about how sweatshops do not empower women--of course they don't. I'm quite sure the authors aren't saying "yes, sweatshops good. best thing to happen to women." But they are reaching out to their readers and challenging them to think about it a different way. And they absolutely are not saying that Imperialism ended footbinding. They are just showing that cultural taboos can be left in the past. Again, I think Taylor is taking this far too literally. Please don't forget to consider author's intentions. The Grimm's Fairy Tales were not written to desensitize children from guts and gore. Intentions aren't always written in the text.
Also, she spends some time telling us that the efforts Kristof WuDunn are pushing only further marginalize women in third world countries. But there's no specific example--can you tell us what you are talking about? Our authors give us many ways to get involved from simply staying informed or by searching out an organization that doesn't just throw money. I think that's excellent advice, especially for the average human being that may think sending a portion of their paycheck to any organization will help. It's a start. And they don't just give one organization, they give many as well as personal narratives about each of them. Sure, some are a lot more practical than others. But that's why we have brains--so we can do our own research and decide for ourselves.
May 16, 2011
Marissa Michael
May 17, 2011
david hartley
Just found this on the blog 'Get Your Boehner Out Of My Uterus' not knew but worthy of drawing attention to.
http://youtu.be/BoLL6Zqc-QoMay 17, 2011
Susan Stanko
Jun 7, 2011
Sushi Q
This is time-sensitive. Be heard now!
Jun 15, 2011
Steph S.
Aug 3, 2011
annet
Small postive steps for Saudi women.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15055066
Sep 25, 2011
Steph S.
Kelly thanks for that picture -- I agree it is very disgusting.
Dec 5, 2011
Steph S.
Thanks for the NPR link Nerd -- I just read that article.
Dec 8, 2011
Anthony Graham
Women's Committee Position National Atheist Party
I thought I'd bring to your attention available positions for individuals interested in women's issues with the National Atheist Party's Diversity Council. The ad can be found here- http://www.usanap.org/available-positions/womens-committee-member.h... . If you have any questions please let me know! Please help promote these positions to help Atheist women get a voice!
PLEASE HELP PROMOTE THIS POSITION!!!!!
Anthony Graham
Anthropology and Sociology Advisor
Chair of the Diversity Council
National Atheist Party
anthony.graham@usanap.org
Dec 14, 2011
Steph S.
I'll check that link out -- thanks!
Dec 22, 2011
Steph S.
"she has the right to define her own self instead of being defined by some creep’s point of view"
http://www.ihollaback.org/
Ruth posted a discussion on this -- check it out
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/gayatheists/forum/topics/hollabac...
Dec 22, 2011
Steph S.
Feb 19, 2012
Richard ∑wald
Happy 2012 International Women’s Day!
Mar 8, 2012
TNT666
Thanks, and ditto to all here. :)
I'm spending the day at my local women's centre watching pertinent films, eating, and discussing.
Mar 8, 2012
Richard ∑wald
From the good folk at MoveOn...
Mar 14, 2012
Steph S.
http://www.womeninsecularism.org/
Mar 17, 2012
Ruth Anthony-Gardner
From Cracked.com "If Tattoos Actually Told the Truth"
May 8, 2012
Ruth Anthony-Gardner
This item from Cracked.com's "21 Classes We Wish We Could Force People to Take" made me laugh. And yes, I've cleaned toilets.
May 11, 2012
Kelsey
I wish the news would stop talking about the queen long enough to deal with the bill in the house to make “sex selection abortions” illegal.
May 30, 2012
TNT666
pfew, I haven't been hearing anything about the Queen, but ANY form of foetal selectivity process is horrible. Failing sterilisation, abort them all equally!
May 30, 2012
Kelsey
Haha that just made my day ^.^
May 31, 2012
Ruth Anthony-Gardner
Jun 27, 2012
Ruth Anthony-Gardner
Vintage Kellogs ad
Jun 27, 2012
Ruth Anthony-Gardner
Sep 30, 2012
Ruth Anthony-Gardner
Sep 30, 2012
Ruth Anthony-Gardner
Oct 3, 2012
Ruth Anthony-Gardner
Oct 3, 2012
Ruth Anthony-Gardner
Literacy project?
Oct 3, 2012
Joseph P
'Epic Prow'?
I'm not even into busty women.
Oct 3, 2012
Ruth Anthony-Gardner
Oct 18, 2012
sk8eycat
Oct 24, 2012
TNT666
Don't tell us!!!! go out there and find women voting GOP and make them understand their folly !!!! :)
Oct 24, 2012
sk8eycat
I don't know any women who still vote GOP (except for the very elderly Catholic next door, and she's not speaking to us anymore...)
New GOP logo:
I think it's interesting that this was published in a Tennessee newspaper.... I'd like to see the outraged Letters to the Editors and Comments that resulted....
Oct 29, 2012
Joseph P
I doubt most of the people in Tennessee will make the mental connection. ^.^
Oct 29, 2012
TNT666
Well fuck me, some females are voting GOP cuz the idiot Mormon seems to be ahead in the polls, grrrrrrrrr
Love the logo, though I agree the more idiotic the brain, the least likely it is to be understood... maybe juxtaposing to the original logo would hit home with any intellect.
Oct 29, 2012
Joseph P
He's not really ahead. As an aggregate, they're pretty much even in the polls. Importantly, though, Obama is ahead is most of the swing states.
Oct 29, 2012
Ruth Anthony-Gardner
While we're on the election...
Nov 11, 2012