Joanna Schroeder resents that passive-aggressive live-tweeter Melissa Stetten is being held up as some sort of model of feminist activism.
The Tyranny of the Six Pack?
June 8, 2012 By 15 Comments
An examination of men’s relationship with body images and and excerpt from Hugo Schwyzer’s critique of Noah Brand’s body image project “I’m Stark Naked: Deal With It”.
Do Men Really Care About “Down There”?
June 6, 2012 By 56 Comments
Joanna Schroeder believes men are being harmed when the beauty industry tells women they aren’t good enough “down there.”
Murder, Maulings and the Zombie Meme
June 1, 2012 By 23 Comments
Joanna Schroeder wonders if horrific, macabre humor is the only way we can deal with the things that terrify us most.
Is “Rape Culture” Alive and Well in Missoula Montana?
May 11, 2012 By 33 Comments
A personal reaction to Jezebel’s hard-hitting piece on rape and false accusations in what is called the “Rape Capital” of the US.
Parsing the Hard Science of
AshleyMadison.com
May 4, 2012 By 16 Comments
When considering the “Cheating Dads of Brooklyn” be wary of soft data and hard ambitions.
Video: Marital Advice from George Costanza’s Parents
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jamie Reidy comments on a hilarious video featuring marital advice from an old couple
Hipster Racism and the Quest for Sincerity
April 28, 2012 By 3 Comments
The discussion over hipster racism, which is trending right to the top of the Internet, is pretty darn hip. But what is it really about?
Can Hipsters Be Racists, Too?
April 27, 2012 By 123 Comments
Joanna Schroeder wants us to face the truth about the type of prejudices we all carry inside of ourselves, and try to figure out how to combat them.
On “Creep” and “Creep-Shaming”
April 25, 2012 By 1 Comment
In this recent Jezebel article, Hugo Schwyzer discusses the insult “creep” and MRA backlash against “creep-shaming.” All quotes below are from Schwyzer’s article. Schwyzer claims that men dislike “creep” more than most insults because “[‘creep’] isn’t rooted in misogyny,” and, instead, names “how [a man] makes women feel.” It “forces men to reflect carefully about [...]
Is Creep-Shaming Real?
April 24, 2012 By 138 Comments
Joanna Schroeder believes that comparing the word “slut” with the word “creep” is a false equivalence. But that doesn’t mean she thinks calling guys creeps is okay.
Fuck Gawker Media
April 18, 2012 By 24 Comments
Trigger warning for rape apologism. From Gawker and Jezebel we have a horrific story of a woman who, after a consensual hookup, held a man prisoner in her apartment and forced him to have sex with her multiple times. Thankfully, the man was able to call the cops and the woman was prosecuted for sexual assault. The [...]
Ladies Bleaching Private Parts… Men, Are You Getting A Bad Rap?
April 13, 2012 By 116 Comments
Joanna Schroeder wonders if men are as much pawns in the beauty industry’s manipulation as women are.
Would My Boss Need A Note From My Doctor About My Allergy Meds Too?
March 15, 2012 By 23 Comments
Julie Gillis believes employers should be prevented from getting involved in your medical history.
The Five Types of Men You Will Meet
March 4, 2012 By 182 Comments
From assholes to nice guys, Chuck Rudd covers the floor on the different types of men you will meet.
Jezebel Wants You To Be Less Creepy
February 28, 2012 By 89 Comments
Do you need to learn how to be a good guy on a sidewalk?
“These men did not expect to live, and now they are learning how to try and live again.”
This comment is by Adam McPhee on Kile Ozier’s post, “Good Grief”.