Sarah Lyon is a great person and a fantastic artist, but that is only the beginning. She is also a great adventurer and has done a beautiful job of documenting her travels as she rides across the country capturing images of other female mechanics for her calendars.Sarah Lyon is a great person and a fantastic artist, but that is only the beginning.... more
It starts with pink and blue birthday cards. Toy trucks for him and Barbie dolls for her. Prepackaged ideals judging children based on gender. And it doesn't stop there.
This article shows how, well into adulthood, ads force gender roles on us. Everything from ear plugs to chocolate to swiss army knives: soft & pink for women, tough & intense for men. Are people really this simplistic and predictable? http://www.stilettorevolt.com/?p=1916It starts with pink and blue birthday cards. Toy trucks for him and Barbie dolls for... more
Sex does sell. But sometimes, it’s a bit of a stretch – especially when you're talking about dog food or toilet paper. This site looks at ads that go out on a limb to link their products to sex… sometimes a very, very long limb. http://stilettorevolt.com/?p=1788Sex does sell. But sometimes, it’s a bit of a stretch – especially when you're... more
Everyone knows that women are denied rights in Saudi Arabia. And you may think that our fate is the same one that women in some other developing countries face, only a little worse. In truth, we endure a status that most Americans can scarcely imagine.
The guardianship rules are only part of a bigger system of subjugating women. Even with the permission of a guardian, a woman may not drive a car (except in some isolated rural areas and within the compounds that are home to many workers from Western countries). Obviously, there is nothing in the Koran that forbids driving. No, the reason we are not allowed to drive is that the power to transport ourselves would give men much less control over us.
Women in Saudi Arabia may not go out without an abaya, an ugly black cloak that we have to wear on top of our regular clothes. You can imagine how great that feels in 100-degree heat. Saudi men, on the other hand, always wear white. In 2006, I dressed in pink when I staged a one-person protest march. It was the anniversary of the ascent of King Abdullah to the throne. By Saudi standards, Abdullah is a liberal, but he has not done nearly enough to change our situation. So I made a simple sign: "Give women their rights."
Women are not allowed to participate in sports. How could you in an abaya? When I was very young, I was a tomboy. I loved to ride a bike, which my mother allowed, although most girls are forbidden because this activity might cost them their "virginity" by rupturing the hymen. When I was 7, my teacher tied my legs and beat me with a stick when she learned that I had been playing soccer with boys. Then she made me sit at my desk all day, without going to the bathroom or getting a drink of water.Everyone knows that women are denied rights in Saudi Arabia. And you may think that... more
That pseudo-surreal glassy stare is a common thing in photography these days, thanks to photoshop and image retouching technology. Perhaps it's even worse with celebrities, whose careers depend on staying young and thin.
Here, see a gallery full of "before & after photoshop" celebrity images, and discover what Hollywood doesn't want you to see. http://www.stilettorevolt.com/?p=1329That pseudo-surreal glassy stare is a common thing in photography these days, thanks... more
Lady Gaga talks about double standards in the music industry and equal treatment for female singers, but quickly shies away from the "F" word. See her interview at http://www.stilettorevolt.com/?p=1299Lady Gaga talks about double standards in the music industry and equal treatment for... more
Apparently, the answer is "yes" in Hollywood more and more. Here, famous comediennes like Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman, Christina Applegate, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more, talk ageism in tinsel town: http://stilettorevolt.com/?p=1273Apparently, the answer is "yes" in Hollywood more and more. Here, famous comediennes... more
With all the talk about sexism in comics and the struggle for female characters to exist beyond their triple F cup bras, StilettoREVOLT has decided to highlight some of the more well-rounded (so to speak) comics and graphic novels out there - great for girls who just want a little equality for a change! http://stilettorevolt.com/?p=1195With all the talk about sexism in comics and the struggle for female characters to... more
With over 9,000 vendors at Comic-Con vying for attention from over 123,000 attendees, what can a company do to stand out? Well this year, EA Games has come up with a new way to beat the competition – pimp out their booth babes... http://stilettorevolt.com/?p=1149With over 9,000 vendors at Comic-Con vying for attention from over 123,000 attendees,... more
Former President Jimmy Carter is leaving the Southern Baptist Church after 60 years of service. The reason? Gender equality. http://stilettorevolt.com/?p=1123Former President Jimmy Carter is leaving the Southern Baptist Church after 60 years of... more
For decades, France has prided itself on being the world capital of seaside semi-nudity. Now the nation is facing a bikini-top backlash. A younger generation of women are covering up, citing new feminist priorities, skin cancer fears and a rebellion against the cult of the fetished body beautiful.For decades, France has prided itself on being the world capital of seaside... more
Thinness is nothing new in the modeling industry, but is it getting worse? Here are some models who were criticized recently, deemed "too fat" for fashion. http://stilettorevolt.com/?p=1040Thinness is nothing new in the modeling industry, but is it getting worse? Here are... more
Peaches may still be best known for her 2000 debut album, The Teaches of Peaches, which the former Toronto elementary schoolteacher (née Merrill Nesker) recorded in her bedroom and which featured the poppy and relentless club hit “F*** the Pain Away.” The song made certain that a stereo was not just a vessel but also a dagger. Catchy and mantra-laden, the songs on Teaches buzzed with distorted, fuzzed-out beats, with sexual provocation, with dares. Lusty chainsaws. (Listen to "F*** the Pain Away," which contains, obviously, mature language.) Peaches came crashing through, bold and fearless; she incited a near Bacchanalia among certain music fans, particularly those eager to marry gender, queer, and feminist studies with performance art and a driving, danceable beat.
Peaches’ latest release, I Feel Cream, is less of an exercise in meta-music than its predecessors were. But it remains self-referential. The album continues the ongoing dialogue Peaches has had with herself, with art, and with us: a conversation about identity, power, politics, sex, and about her love/hate relationship with our culture’s seemingly irrepressible voyeuristic lens. The opening track, “Serpentine,” is a veritable list of what Peaches is and isn’t. She suggests we’ll never know for sure and—guess what—she doesn’t care. (Listen to "Serpentine.") http://media.slate.com/media/slate/Podcasts/doubleX_sound/Peaches-Serpentine.mp3Peaches may still be best known for her 2000 debut album, The Teaches of Peaches,... more
Target Women is a recurring segment on Current TV's weekly television show, infoMania. In each episode of Target Women, Sarah Haskins takes a look at the often-ridiculous way the media reaches out to women.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Watch out young men. The Cougar is on the prowl. No, not the mountain lion kind. The... more
Target Women is a recurring segment on Current TV's weekly television show, infoMania. In each episode of Target Women, Sarah Haskins takes a look at the often-ridiculous way the media reaches out to women.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Laundry. Once you start...you can't stop. It just feels so GOOD. And your first time... more
This week on infoMania, Kathie Lee celebrates Cinco de Mayo by beating the hell out of a piñata. Sarah Haskins checks out Washington's most talked about body part. Sergio Cilli brings you a very rockin' edition of the White Hot Top 5. Ben Hoffman chats with his i-Dol, i-Justine. And we give President a few TV-inspired ideas for a Supreme Court nomination.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.This week on infoMania, Kathie Lee celebrates Cinco de Mayo by beating the hell out of... more
Target Women is a recurring segment on Current TV's weekly television show, infoMania. In each episode of Target Women, Sarah Haskins takes a look at the often-ridiculous way the media reaches out to women.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.The First Lady wants America to join her at the gun show.
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Target Women is a recurring segment on Current TV's weekly television show, infoMania. In each episode of Target Women, Sarah Haskins takes a look at the often-ridiculous way the media reaches out to women.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Do you have an achy face? A bear head? An addiction to sweatpants? Chances are, you... more
