I’ve always believed in fairness and equality. I’m team little guy, and I always have the victim’s back. Excepting siblings, of course. Those relationships are more complicated. But as far back as I can remember, all the way back to kindergarten, what was fair and right has been important to me. Isn’t it funny how what we instinctively know as children often turns out to … Continue reading The tolerance paradox – an off-the-cuff joint.
I’m female, so I choose feminism. Feminism is not, and has never been, antimen. Equality isn’t a pie although many seem confused by that truth. More for some isn’t less for others. A definition for your review, one I like: feminism is an interdisciplinary approach to issues of equality and equity based on gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, and sexuality as understood through social … Continue reading Of course, I’m a feminist.
Equal rights are under attack, largely by men. It’s interesting because human rights were by no means equal. Equality isn’t a pie – equal treatment for women doesn’t mean there’s less equality for men. Lest some get offended and “not all men” me, there are enough. But by all means, share your protests. I’m angry. I’m angry that the leader of the official opposition in … Continue reading Equality isn’t yours to give, only yours to block.
From Famine to Feast. 