I’ve been reading a lot lately about the “solo” lifestyle– that is, when an individual consciously decides to be their own primary partner. A solo individual is independent and autonomous from any romantic entanglements, and though they may often have lovers, the individual has chosen to make themselves the highest priority. Whether you’ve chosen the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh Against the Uninvited Cat Call
Hey! Remember the artist that made some really interesting work against street harassment? I just came across her on tumblr: Tatyana Fazlalizadeh via deliriante Continue reading
Terms You Should Know #2: Slut-shaming
Feminist lingo can be a bit bothersome to deal with. That’s what we aim to fix with our series Terms You Should Know. Today’s term you should know is “slut-shaming.” Slut-shaming is shaming a woman for her sexual behavior, which may include anything from dressing provocatively, to having lots of sex, to having “unorthodox” sex or … Continue reading
What it Means to Be a Man
People constantly argue that in order for women to empower themselves to be equal to men, men have to become less “manly”. I can’t count how many people I talk to, in particular of older generations, who argue that feminism makes it impossible for men to be men, or that it confuses men about how … Continue reading
Shameful Indeed
Teen Wastes Prime Childbearing Years Going To High School via The Onion Continue reading
The New Miss America
Many are concerned about the fact that the new Miss America is not a “Real American Woman” because she is Indian-American. But what does a “Real American Woman” look like? I imagine she looks like she was born, raised, or lives in America, since that is what the word “American” means. Continue reading
Women vs. People Pinterest
Women vs. People Male bodies are used as the “default human” form. You won’t be able to un-see the sexist nature of much of our advertising after looking at this Pinterest! Continue reading
“Blurred Lines” Not So Blurred
No other song has caused as much controversy recently as Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines (ft. T.I and Pharrell). The song is hugely popular, despite the fact that it glorifies the dangerous notion that a woman’s consent is only a fuzzy guideline which a man can choose to abide by when he feels like it. Then … Continue reading
“Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” – G.D Anderson Continue reading
Your Editors Say Hello!
Hello from Hoochie Woman, feminist thought from Boston University. We, your editors Madeline (lexicontra) and Dana (aboleyns), welcome you to the latest incarnation of this site. Our goal is to make Hoochie BU’s go-to site for a feminist perspective on current events affecting BU and the greater Boston area, as well as provide a platform … Continue reading
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