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Misogyny: a clear case of projection

Misogyny: a clear case of projection

Misogyny is a simple and clear case of psychological projection, a defence mechanism whereby one denies the existence of a quality in oneself and instead attributes it to the other—'it's not me, it's you'. Men hate that they want us, that their thought, their behavior, is so overwhelmingly and

Turtlenecks, Sexualization and Clown Female Empowerment

How a simple google search for a turtleneck produced hypersexualized results, a quick thought on cyborgs, and some holes in liberal feminism. I google search “slate turtleneck”. Come across Shein (Chinese online fast fashion company), with one that looks pretty comfortable. I visibly cringe when I see the model. Some

On the Sex-Negative Obsession with Intercourse

On the Sex-Negative Obsession with Intercourse

For some men, sex is not really sex, but a "manhood graduation ceremony."

Medusa: Unpacking the Misogyny in Our Mythology

Medusa: Unpacking the Misogyny in Our Mythology

Medusa: Unpacking the Misogyny in Our Mythology © Image by James Holko Essay by Cara Sergio This painting might just be my favorite rendering of Medusa. Everybody knows the story of Medusa, right? Well, for those of you who don’t remember your Greek mythology, Medusa was a devotee of the

Despite Whining and Sniveling Men, Women Still Do Most of the Cooking

Despite Whining and Sniveling Men, Women Still Do Most of the Cooking

As the old saying goes, 'quit your sniveling before I give you something to cry about.'

James Caan: Legendary Actor Leaves Behind Legacy of Abuse

James Caan: Legendary Actor Leaves Behind Legacy of Abuse

The women he abused will remember a different man than the one widely praised by Hollywood for "being a legend."

Women Are Afraid to Support Unsympathetic Victims

Women Are Afraid to Support Unsympathetic Victims

From Amber Heard to Nicole Brown Simpson, women (including feminists) have unleashed disproportionate disdain on "imperfect victims."