By Jody Tishmack, Anima/Soul
Misogyny is contempt and ingrained prejudice against women, the extreme version of sexism. Misogyny is also the warping of masculinity and strength into dominance and aggression. Boys are taught that to be a man they must be hard and unfeeling, that being sensitive makes you inherently weak.
By Jody Tishmack, Anima/Soul
Even though many stereotypes have blurred, some parents today continue to hold narrow views of what it means to be a girl or boy. We may be shocked and disgusted by stories from the #Metoo movement but perhaps such actions are the result of stereotypes that encourage boys to be dominant and girls to be submissive.
By Katharine Acosta, Smirking Chimp
At the heart of all the blogging, writing, and "prepping" for collapse is the concern: How will we be able to protect and sustain our families and others we love in drastically altered conditions?
By Sharon Astyk, Casaubon's Book
A lot of readers have emailed to ask why I’m writing a book about sex. Have I given up writing about energy and environmental issues? Have I dumped big issues for small ones - instead of writing about how we should live in this new world, offering suggestions for the best sustainable dildo? Am I selling out?