Care Chains and Intersectionality
“We need to break through the glass ceiling” – how often has mainstream Northern feminism repeated this saying since the … Continue Reading Care Chains and Intersectionality
In Defense of a New Hedonism – Entertainment VS Pleasure
This semester brings a rather peculiar situation for me: I have only three days of very intense attendance and a … Continue Reading In Defense of a New Hedonism – Entertainment VS Pleasure
The Myth of the Fabulously Thin French Woman
I’m back from an extended summer break and better than ever. But you know what never went away? Good old … Continue Reading The Myth of the Fabulously Thin French Woman
Mansplaining – Womanasking
The phenomenon of mansplaining has received much attention in progressive feminism and is usually not doubted to exist anymore. Even … Continue Reading Mansplaining – Womanasking
Attractive Femininity Doesn’t Save You
Last week, a young man told me he felt he got treated less nicely and was helped less in public … Continue Reading Attractive Femininity Doesn’t Save You
Generation “Romantically Challenged”
Apparently, people my age are incapable of romantic relationships. “Divorce rates are skyrocketing, women in developed countries are getting fewer … Continue Reading Generation “Romantically Challenged”
The Scam of Self-optimization
Welcome to the third and last part of the mini-series on sexism, body image and marketing. There’s one topic left … Continue Reading The Scam of Self-optimization
Body Positivity – the New Marketing Strategy
Welcome to the first mini-series on here. We’re at number two now – last week’s post covered instagram and body … Continue Reading Body Positivity – the New Marketing Strategy
Skinny Shaming and the Politics of Body Positivity
The body positivity movement seems to be gainig momentum – I don’t know about you, but my instagram has been … Continue Reading Skinny Shaming and the Politics of Body Positivity
Smash the patrimoney – Feminism and the universal basic income
Women’s day, hooray. I’ve spent a big part of my day today reading about the horrifying gender inequality that’s still … Continue Reading Smash the patrimoney – Feminism and the universal basic income
Who doesn’t get a say in the environmental debate
Europe, Canada and some other parts of the world are awakening to climate change more and more while the US … Continue Reading Who doesn’t get a say in the environmental debate
Toulouse, chapter 1
I’ve been here for almost a month now. When I wake up I see palm trees outside my window, the … Continue Reading Toulouse, chapter 1
Why men need to be feminists – and why I’m tired of selling it to them
It’s not because they’re related to a woman – surprise. If your reason for supporting a feminist cause is that … Continue Reading Why men need to be feminists – and why I’m tired of selling it to them
How to Interrail and not Fail
Ok, now that we’re all done cringing at that title here we go: A few days ago I finished my … Continue Reading How to Interrail and not Fail
Those first few lonely weeks abroad
Tonight I’m leaving for my Interrail tour that will eventually bring me to my new temporary home of Toulouse. Since … Continue Reading Those first few lonely weeks abroad
Look, we did something with women, too – the kind of “inclusion” I don’t want to see
A few months ago, the Leopoldmuseum in Vienna hosted several different exhibitions in one house. One floor was dedicated to … Continue Reading Look, we did something with women, too – the kind of “inclusion” I don’t want to see
