Tag: Women
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The Witchification of Women
Happy spooky season! Lately I’ve been thinking about how the English language both reflects and propagates our societal sexism. I’m always fascinated by the interaction of language and sociology, but this time of year is a particularly fun (can I say fun?) opportunity to witness it live because of the role of witches in traditional…
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The Feminism of Victimhood
No one likes a mad woman (you made her like that) It’s no secret among folks who discuss gender differences that women* operate under their own set of societal rules. And, more often than not, these “rules” are so paradoxical they’re impossible to follow. If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably familiar with more than…
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Should Your Partner Be Everything?
Having been in a serious relationship for eighteen months, I’m an expert. As some of you may know, I recently moved in with my partner. We’ve been dating for about a year and a half now and, while moving in together makes sense as the next step, it’s brought up a lot of questions for…
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