The Feminist Soapbox

How much are we obligated, as feminists, to remind our friends about certain sexist realities?

Yesterday I found myself talking to a close (male) friend about the strange work politics at the non-profit where he works. We got involved in a discussion about the gender balance on the board. He mentioned that there is only one woman and we joked (sadly) about how it was too bad that she happened to be white and straight because they had missed out on really getting a token showfigure in her. It's always important to display your one female, non-white, non-straight etc. etc. to prove that the company is not homophobic, or sexist, or racist or any ist that you feel like calling them out on. It's important to be pc after all. My friend certainly understands that sexism plays a role in the workplace.

Friday's Quick Notes

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Got a couple posts coming up on the stuff going up in Santa's workshop as well as a new and improved library of book reviews and all that exciting stuff.

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Working on my handmade presents (sewing almost everything this year!) and watching It's a Wonderful Life.  Does anyone else have a serious crush on Jimmy Stewart? I find him incredibly dreamy.