Feminism

We’ll consider this my preliminary Skeptical Feminist FAQ:

• What is feminism? Is it a philosophy, an ideology, or just another ism?  Read More »

A group called Colorado for Equal Rights obtained an estimated 103,000 signatures, much more than the 76,000 required, to put a measure on the Colorado November ballot that would legally define a fetilized egg as a person. The measure is now called Amendment 48 and would read as follows:  Read More »

Abortion has always been a women's issue. It has not always been a medical issue, or a legal issue, but it has always been an issue of personal liberty and reproductive freedom for women.  Read More »

To be, or not to be a feminist? I've blogged about this before, but recently I've had to yet again reconsider my position. This is no doubt because I've been consumed lately with the idea of sex work.  Read More »

I have always interpreted my empowerment to be able to act and live on the equal playing field of men. Yes as a woman, I have qualities much better than a man, and yet I find it empowering I have entitled myself to the same liberating activities of men. Equality is about choice.  Read More »

Women currently make up roughly 1/2 of every medical school class in the United States. This isn't always true; at Albert Einstein, they make up something like 58% of each incoming class, and at other schools, they make up a smaller percentage. That's good, right?  Read More »

I am a proud, strong woman and feminist. I think about the things that make me different from men almost daily. I think about society suppressing me. Why should I earn eighty cents to the dollar? Why do women have to wear high heels to gain respect?  Read More »

This is a response to a blog post by jloigman, posted earlier today. Their post is here.  Read More »