The Bechdel Test, or how I learned to stop worrying about it and love character development
Catreece Macleod, as a writer, considers The Bechdel Test, and why the exercise is currently pointless, and what it would take to really make it relevant.
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Simone de Beauvoir: A Nazi, a pedophile, and a misogynist
Google recently celebrated the birth of Simone de Beauvoir. Social sciences classes frequently celebrate her memory. But what exactly did she do to be worthy of such praise?
A suggestion for feminism’s rebranding efforts
There are considerable efforts underway to “educate” the public on what “feminism” actually is, to improve its brand recognition and approval. Sage Gerard, AKA Victor Zen, has a few helpful suggestions.
In His Own Words: Deception and heartbreak
Day Three of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and today Dr. T shares a story that comes through our own Andybob, whose friend tells the tragic story of loss and abuse at the hands of his wife.
20 attorneys send stunning letter to US Senators regarding due process in handling of campus sexual assault allegations
A group of 20 attorneys has issued a letter to United States Senators regarding the hysteria driven erosion of due process for young men accused of sexual assault on university campuses. Aimed directly at the Obama Administrations “Dear Colleague Letter,” it expresses serious concerns for the civil rights of the accused on campus.
What feminism means to me: An answer to Joe Gordon-Levitt
In this instalment JBTV, Janet Bloomfield answers the question posed by Joe Gordon-Levitt, “What does feminism mean to me?” We are guessing it is not the kind of answer Mr. Gordon-Levitt was expecting.
Reyhaneh Jabbari, an éxpose on international corruption of feminism: Part 2
Much is being spread in the English-language press about current happenings in Iran regarding a woman to be executed that is just plain wrong, according to our Iranian editor Ali Mehraspand.
Oh, Danny Boy, the ink, the ink is calling
Dannyboy has a date with the inkmaster, courtesy of your support of AVFM.
In His Own Words: Men can’t be abused, can they?
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Day 2, and Dr. Tara Palmatier brings us the story of “JC” who inspires us to remember that sometimes, hopefully always, bad situations lead in the end to enlightenment and positive change. In this case, how a trapped man can ultimately find freedom.
#HeForShe ain’t for me
Are we done beating this horse? No, not til it’s dead.
