How Are Men Oppressed Under Patriarchy?
A reader asked me for my thoughts on the question, so in true off the top of my head fashion, let’s begin – Feminism has highlighted the ways in which women are dis-empowered and disadvantaged under patriarchy, but men can experience oppression under patriarchy as well. The central tenant of patriarchy is the dominate position [...]
On ‘The SCUM Manifesto’
In 2004 I re-published and distributed a copy of Valarie Solanas’ controversial essay ‘The SCUM Manifesto’. This text is routinely and ignorantly cited by anti-feminist men as “evidence” that all feminists are hell bent on the destruction of men. Apart from the fact that SCUM does not represent mainstream feminist thinking, it was not written [...]
The modern woman is not sexually liberated, she’s more insecure than ever
News and magazine columnists across the western world are celebrating the rise of in-your-face sexuality as a sure sign that the modern woman is sexually empowered and liberated. From my point of view, I don’t see that much to celebrate. If we take a moment to look at what is underlining and motivating this in-your-face [...]
What’s So Positive About Fat Positivity?
I’m sorry, but this feminist cannot get down with the whole fat positivity scene that’s been on the rise in feminist and riot grrl circles in recent years. Not because I have a problem with fat perse, but rather I have a problem with the serious health problems that fat can directly contribute to – [...]
