The Forty-Sixth Down Under Feminists Carnival
Hello and welcome to the forty-sixth edition of the Down Under Feminists Carnival! I last hosted DUFC #12, so I’m …
Tag Archives: everyday activism
Never forget where you came from
Identity and vulnerable social positioning aren’t necessarily constant things. You move. You grow up. Maybe your gender or sexual orientation …
In whose favour are the rules of politeness made?
Who gets to determine what constitutes politeness? In whose favour are the rules of politeness made? I’m thinking about rules …
The stories we tell about sexuality
I’m thinking about microcosms, and communal pockets. But mostly about the kinds of stories we tell each other about sexuality. …
This is what an activist looks like
I’m disappointed when I hear activists prescribing what other activists ought to do. I’m surprised it doesn’t all come from …
In which homework is assigned
I’m going to talk about accessibility. I want you to have a think. Then I want you to pause, reflect …
The Twelfth Down Under Feminists Carnival
Welcome to the twelfth edition of the Down Under Feminists Carnival. This is a special one as it marks a …
Over to you
Open forum: what issues do you need to learn more about in your social justice work? Also, have you got …
Contextual activism
You know on forms where they ask you what your sex or gender is? (Like those are interchangeable.) And they …
“Jungles aren’t racist!”
Okay, so if you follow me on Twitter you may be aware that I was invited to a fancy dress …
Giving on many counts
I’m thinking about giving more meaningful presents. I often find myself giving generic gifts – an ornament, a jewellery box …
