Category Archives: Feminism

You’ve probably seen it by now. In just two days Gillette’s “short film” combating “toxic masculinity” racked up over 12 million views on YouTube. The almost two-minute feature is currently the third most trending video, but to Gillette’s dismay, the general feedback has not all been positive. Since being uploaded onto YouTube, the video has received just over 300k ‘thumbs up’ by viewers, while over 700k viewers voted it down, mostly for its negative portrayal of men and masculinity. But according to folks on social media, there is another issue with the video that most viewers seem to have missed.…

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Proctor and Gamble is under fire for a Gillette ad pushing men to shave their “toxic masculinity”. The ad depicts men getting into fights, standing in front of barbecue grills, and verbally harassing women. The ad, dubbed “We Believe” also heavily features news clips discussing the recent #MeToo movement. The once popular razor blade maker has hemorrhaged market share in recent years. A decade ago, Gillette controlled about 70 percent of the U.S. market. However, last year, its market share dropped to below 50 percent, according to Euromonitor. In an effort to salvage its plunging popularity, Gillette has jumped on…

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Controversial blogger, Adam Piggot in an article on Christian men and feminism raised some talking points about the current state of the Church. Adam discussed how Christians have backed down in the face of feminism. His major point was that ‘the modern Christian fears’ taking a stand against feminism. Adam’s argued that men, women and children have now become its puppets. Men in the Church have a particular responsibility for this. They’ve allowed the feminist conquest of the Church by feminist ideologues, who seem hell bent on either running churches and dominating their agenda, or destroying them outright. Though I…

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They’re called “Vaginaments.” And as you might have guessed, they’re Christmas ornaments meets female genitalia. Why, you ask? Because there are enough crazy feminists out there who’d buy it! According to parent’s website Kid Spot, “the Viginaments come in four sizes, as well as the one-lipped kind and a pierced variety… each is essentially a wonderfully unique vagina that you can hang on your tree.” The ornaments are crafted by Feltmelons, a company based in Ontario, Canada (where else?). Creator Suzanne McAleenan said, “Each vaginament is my own design, and each is endearingly cut, assembled and entirely stitched by hand in my…

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There’s a new children’s book on the market, and it’s designed to teach children aged zero-up about the importance of giving consent before allowing family and friends to make physical contact. According to the books stated purpose, ‘C is for Consent’ follows “expert recommendations” about letting children decide when and how to offer affections to others. “By not forcing hugs and kisses, caregivers help kids feel control over their bodies, comfortable with expressing boundaries, and respectful of the boundaries of others.” Despite recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics and recent publicity efforts by the Girl Scouts, many people still…

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In 2008 an Australian man was convicted of possessing child pornography, fined $3,000 and required to enter a two-year good behaviour bond in relation to each offence. The pornographic content in the man’s possession comprised of a series of cartoons depicting underage characters from The Simpsons engaging in sex acts. Fast forward a decade, and almost identical content can now be legally streamed into your living room, thanks to Netflix’s animated series Big Mouth. The show has been described as a “raucous, delightfully vulgar exploration of puberty.” The series follows a group of children, “navigating their way through puberty, masturbation, and sexual arousal.” One…

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A protester outside a Pennsylvania Trump rally has told a female reporter that he could throw her to the ground and rape her if he wanted because he has “rights.” Kaitlin Bennett, director of Liberty Hangouts, was conducting an interview with the man when he reached out and touched her shoulder. When Bennett asked the man not to touch her, the man responded, “I want to touch you… I’m allowed to.” At that point a bystander quickly stepped in and told the man he was not allowed to touch her. “Yes I am,” the protester retorted. “I can throw her…

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BBC News has asked if the word “woman” should be spelt “womxn” after the Wellcome Collection, a museum and library in London, used the term in a tweet to promote an upcoming event. According to the British public service broadcaster, “womxn refers to females, but it is an attempt to get away from patriarchal language.” The story went on to cite Dr Clara Bradbury-Rance, fellow at King’s College London, who said the spelling womxn “stems from a longstanding objection to the word woman as it comes from man, and the linguistic roots of the word mean that it really does…

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An Australian feminist research group is urging people to drop the phrase “pregnant women” because “people of all genders can become pregnant.” In a post on Facebook, The Equality Institute said the phrase “pregnant people” should be used in place of the gender specific “pregnant women,” which is neither considerate nor inclusive of “trans and non-binary folk.” “People of all genders can become pregnant, because people of all genders can have the reproductive organs to do so,” the group said in the post. “Consider all people when using language – inclusive trans and non-binary folk – and ensure that your…

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Last week Netflix released a trailer to their latest documentary titled, Feminists: What Were They Thinking? The film is said to be about women breaking free from the “cultural restrictions of their childhood” that prevented them from embracing their “full humanity.” But it’s the final scene of the trailer that’s raising eyebrows. The closing remarks made by executive producer Cheryl Swannack suggest boys are better off without fathers in their lives. I see it in the next generation already. The men I know who are raised by single mothers are different men – the young people who don’t care what…

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Charles Clymer, a transgender woman now known as Charlotte, has filed a formal discrimination complaint with the D.C. Office of Human Rights after a Washington restaurant asked him to show his ID before entering a woman’s bathroom. According to the attendant, the women’s bathrooms were reserved for– you got it, women. Clymer said he was then asked to leave the restaurant after insisting on his right to use the female restroom. The police were eventually called and reportedly said the law was on Clymer’s side. After the incident, Clymer took to Twitter stating, “Last night, I was told by the…

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Iranian activist and journalist, Masih Alinejad told BBC news, “As a woman, according to Islamic law, I’m not allowed to sing solo. I’m not allowed to show my hair. I’m not allowed to dance. I’m not allowed to be a judge. I’m not allowed to get custody of my child. I need permission from my husband or father to travel.” Ms Alinejad went on to say, “Some people in the West might say that, you know, by talking about compulsory hijab you’re causing Islamophobia. But these are the discriminatory laws causing Islamophobia.” “Our goal in our campaign is to invite…

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Last year, before being banned from the U.K., Lauren Southern attended a Women’s March in London to ask protesters a fairly simple question: “Would you rather women’s rights or Islam?” You won’t believe the responses. Watch:

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