Many of us grew up being shamed for the way we were exploring our sexuality or gender as children. It continues regularly for adults too. This shame of such personal areas of our lives is difficult to hold at bay, but the fight is worth it. Shame makes it easier to manipulate us -- and we don't need to be ashamed for our sexualities or genders anyway. It's a basic human … [Read more...] about #SaturdaySchool: Shameless Sex and Gender
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#SaturdaySchool: A Primer on Gender with @140SocialWomen
From government documents and school enrollment forms to email accounts and library cards, we are asked to align ourselves with one of two possible genders. What I'm sure that they mean to ask is what is my sex. It's no wonder why so many people are confused about what sex and gender are. This week's #SaturdaySchool discussion is a primer on gender inspired by surveys that … [Read more...] about #SaturdaySchool: A Primer on Gender with @140SocialWomen
Shit Girls Say and the Absurdity of the Gender Normative
There is such a thing as prejudice within the movement toward social justice. I always think about the former president of the National Organization for Women, Betty Friedan, and her comments regarding lesbians as the “lavender menace.” Later, this term was radically reclaimed by members of the Gay Liberation Front. Eve Ensler still screams, “cunt,” while Dave Chappelle has … [Read more...] about Shit Girls Say and the Absurdity of the Gender Normative
Lerone Baker Pursues Misguided Deification of Cassietta George
By: Joseph Middleton Cassietta George (seen at right) was a gem of the Golden Gospel Era. From her days in the early 1950s with the Songbirds of the South, until becoming one of the longest tenured Caravans, there's no doubt she reserved herself a great place amongst the top gospel singers in the history books. Unfortunately, her nephew's recent actions to honor her name … [Read more...] about Lerone Baker Pursues Misguided Deification of Cassietta George