tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post6562287607238017216..comments2023-06-17T09:04:33.154-04:00Comments on Oh, You're a FEMINIST?!: PrivilegeRadical Remindershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155472776262393597noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-15714294350507020002008-02-26T19:47:00.000-05:002008-02-26T19:47:00.000-05:00I have written about privilege, too! Looky here.I have written about privilege, too! Looky <A HREF="http://stevethepenguin.blogspot.com/search?q=privilege" REL="nofollow"> here</A>.Bianca Reaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04367735763877953363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-14985601889594331352008-02-25T10:27:00.000-05:002008-02-25T10:27:00.000-05:00Tsk tsk, if A. Nony Mus researched facts more in d...Tsk tsk, if A. Nony Mus researched facts more in depth, he or she would know the word feminism was in use long before 1930. It was in print already in 1895. Sorry, lack of knowledge is not a passable "privilege" for anyone.Smirking Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337751877658931171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-6008869254087901102008-02-23T18:55:00.000-05:002008-02-23T18:55:00.000-05:00Dear A. Nony, Al Bundy, Baba Yaga's Husband, and t...Dear A. Nony, Al Bundy, Baba Yaga's Husband, and the many other alter-egos you've commented under:<BR/> If you hate my blog so much why do you come around so often? Don't you have Male Rights Network blogs to enjoy? <BR/>Take Care, FGRadical Remindershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155472776262393597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-77152445806050291482008-02-23T17:15:00.000-05:002008-02-23T17:15:00.000-05:00Dear Feminist Gal:Here is a blurb on Sadie Hawkins...Dear Feminist Gal:<BR/><BR/>Here is a blurb on Sadie Hawkins and the holiday that commemorates her great achievement:<BR/><BR/>http://deniskitchen.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=bios.sadiehawkins<BR/><BR/>Though a modest achievement by today's standards, Sadie Hawkins can nevertheless be considered an early pioneer of Feminism in the 1930s where the word Feminism was yet to be coined. This woman of such incredible beauty can never be acused of trading upon her good looks due to the circumstances of her accomplishment. She became an icon for her generation. Regrettably, she is half-forgotten. However, she is also due for a revival due to the current state of Feminism.<BR/><BR/>Have I explained this to your satisfaction?<BR/><BR/>A. Nony MusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-13569172031951811722008-02-23T12:33:00.000-05:002008-02-23T12:33:00.000-05:00Peggy McIntosh is definitely still taught in WS cl...Peggy McIntosh is definitely still taught in WS classes, even with third-wave profs. She came to my campus a few years back before I got here (sadness). I made my ex read her privilege stuff and he called it "bullshit." I made my current beau read them and he about cried. It's certainly jarring.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06359061999559796914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-11201440801822481492008-02-22T15:46:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:46:00.000-05:00I've seen a similiar list about the privileges of ...I've seen a similiar list about the privileges of being male, and yep, most men who I mention it to become very defensive, as if I'm challenging the fact they accomplished anything on their own merit. It's eye opening to consider your privileges and how different you may be without them.Smirking Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337751877658931171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-32636512875679852392008-02-22T13:58:00.000-05:002008-02-22T13:58:00.000-05:00If your father went to collegeIf your father finis...<B>If your father went to college<BR/>If your father finished college</B><BR/>If your mother went to college<BR/>If your mother finished college<BR/>If you have any relative who is an attorney, physician, or professor<BR/><B>If you were the same or higher class than your high school teachers<BR/>If you had a computer at home</B><BR/>If you had your own computer at home<BR/><B>If you had more than 50 books at home </B><BR/>If you had more than 500 books at home<BR/><B>If were read children's books by a parent<BR/>If you ever had lessons of any kind (horseback riding, total rich bitch lessons)<BR/>If you had more than two kinds of lessons (art, horses, gymnastics for like a year)<BR/>If the people in the media who dress and talk like me are portrayed positively (not the way I dressed in high school though) </B><BR/>If you had a credit card with your name on it <BR/>If you have less than $5000 in student loans<BR/>If you have no student loans<BR/>If you went to a private high school<BR/><B>If you went to summer camp</B><BR/>If you had a private tutor <BR/><B>If you have been to Europe (summer semester, in college)</B><BR/>If your family vacations involved staying at hotels<BR/>If all of your clothing has been new and bought at the mall<BR/><B>If your parents bought you a car that was not a hand-me-down from them</B><BR/>If there was original art in your house<BR/><B>If you had a phone in your room<BR/>If you lived in a single family house <BR/>If your parents own their own house or apartment<BR/>If you had your own room</B><BR/>If you participated in an SAT/ACT prep course<BR/><B>If you had your own cell phone in High School (Only senior year)</B><BR/>If you had your own TV in your room in High School<BR/>If you opened a mutual fund or IRA in High School or College<BR/><B>If you have ever flown anywhere on a commercial airline</B><BR/>If you ever went on a cruise with your family<BR/><B>If your parents took you to museums and art galleries (my grandmother did much more of this, really)<BR/>If you were unaware of how much heating bills were for your family</B><BR/><BR/>What an interesting exercise. I never had it explained in quite those terms, but living as a white college student in New Orleans was a pretty good exercise in waking up to my own privilege.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-88428630534808145952008-02-22T13:38:00.000-05:002008-02-22T13:38:00.000-05:00Great post. You articulated privilege in a way th...Great post. You articulated privilege in a way that I've been trying to for a little while now. I'll bookmark this one. And yes, they do make more shades of make-up, but nothing has changed for Band-Aids after all these years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876511620026324245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-13519658811508477692008-02-22T13:10:00.000-05:002008-02-22T13:10:00.000-05:00Huh? Not really sure what Anonymous means... but a...Huh? Not really sure what Anonymous means... but all are welcome to comment nonetheless ;)Radical Remindershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155472776262393597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-57708886091261567912008-02-22T13:07:00.000-05:002008-02-22T13:07:00.000-05:00Another blessing:That your Parents are married to ...Another blessing:<BR/><BR/>That your Parents are married to Each Other!!!<BR/><BR/>Happy Sadie Hawkins Day (Feb. 29). May your maidenly prayers be answered!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-85426670992174446062008-02-22T08:54:00.000-05:002008-02-22T08:54:00.000-05:00I think this list is mostly for those 'growing up'...I think this list is mostly for those 'growing up' so I've included things i've done myself, and things that were 'privileged' to me.<BR/>The only ones that apply to me:<BR/>- If you had a computer at home<BR/>- If you had more than 50 books at home <BR/>- If were read children's books by a parent<BR/>- If you had a credit card with your name on it (Nobody gave this to me, and I was solely responsible for it's payments.)<BR/>- If you have been to Europe (Only after raising my own money while paying for school)<BR/>- If your family vacations involved staying at hotels<BR/>- If you lived in a single family house (only after years of base housing)<BR/>- If your parents own their own house or apartment (again, only after years of base housing)<BR/>- If you have ever flown anywhere on a commercial airlineOur Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07397245834225093681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526275581987963914.post-89938828165458081772008-02-22T07:01:00.000-05:002008-02-22T07:01:00.000-05:00we just read this article/discussed this in class ...we just read this article/discussed this in class recently.<BR/><BR/>It is interesting - a girl in my class actually said, "There's no racism any more right?"<BR/><BR/>I was dumbfounded but at least she asked and didn't just go about life assuming.<BR/><BR/>Through my class and your blog my eyes have been open to so much. Since learning of all this my next thoughts are..."what can I do about this - what is within my power to do about it?" I don't have all the answers yet but I'm working on it!<BR/><BR/>-brandiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com