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Defiance Counts: Lessons From Literature
When George Orwell penned his famous dystopia 1984, his invisible character Big Brother not only became one of literature’s most feared villains, but also a symbol of autocracy and dictatorship. What is most frightening about Orwell’s novel is the reader … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion As Subversion, Archives, Ideologies
Tagged literature, patriarchy, subversion
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On Father’s Day: A Note To Men
Yesterday was Father’s Day, a day whose origin is very patriarchal. But considering we do live in patriarchal times, I would appeal to men to embrace a challenge: use your power as a father, to subvert patriarchy. Here’s why, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Father's day, patriarchy
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Abortion: Personhood before Biology
Have you ever looked up the term “subversion” on Wikipedia? If not, you should do it now: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subversion Subversion is as Wikipedia says, “an attempt to transform the established social order and its structures of power, authority, and hierarchy.” We … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, feminism, patriarchy, subversion
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Disney and Feminism: At loggerheads?
Our Facebook wall got exciting on Saturday, when we posted this picture: (I must say here that we only posted this picture. I am not sure who should be credited for this analysis, but whoever you are — well done!) … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, VAW, SRHR, Ideologies, New / Social Media
Tagged Disney, feminism, Hegemony, patriarchy, traditional family
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