Keep Your Heterosexism, Jezzies
Lindy West has written a post on Jezebel making the argument that when a woman’s boyfriend tells her that her vagina is repulsive, it’s time to break up with him. Aside from the cis-privilege of the article (there are people who do not identify as women who have vaginas, too!), I found the article both funny and spot on. A relationship in which one person is shaming another person’s body is not a ... »
Quickies: 18/05/2013
It’s International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT)! Here is a video by the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission on violence and discrimination faced by LBT individuals in Asia. Some pretty great voices represented here. Please consider donating to TSQ: Transgender Studies Quarterly, ‘a new interdisciplinary academic journal that will change the way the ... »
AI: Summer Plans
It always makes me laugh when people ask what I have planned for “summer break,” as if there is actually a break involved for me (there isn’t), but even people who are or have been PhD students ask that question, sometimes. I guess it’s pretty ingrained for at least those of us in the northern hemisphere to think about the summer months as a time for vacation, even if there’s no extra imperative ... »
AI: Transferring Schools
This fall I will be starting at a new college in Chicago. I’m very excited about this because it’s a real 4 year college, instead of the technical school I have been at since 2009 (mostly part time). I am in the process of moving to Chicago to live there full time as well. New places, new schools, and new cities offer opportunities to meet new people, discover new things, and change ou... »
AI: Internet Reading Material
I’ve been in a bit of a rut lately with regard to intake of new content – I’ve been busy with both school and various creative projects and not left a lot of time to keep up with things. But I have a pile of things – mostly articles, some comics and the like – bookmarked, that I go back and read when I need a pick-me-up or motivation boost or something else of the sort, and that I find myself oft... »
AI: End of Semester Self Care
I’m preparing for finals, and finishing up major papers for the end of the semester. I know some schools are out already, but the last day for me is this coming Monday. I’m doing well this semester, but I need to rock these last 2 papers and my Monday exam to secure my grades. I’m especially worried about the final exam in my Geology class – the teacher writes weird exams a... »
