On Being an “Other” Girl

Somewhere out there in the ass-crack of the internet, is an article that discusses "other" girls. Defined as the girls who present themselves as atypical and living in direct contradiction to all feminine stereotypes and expectations, "other" girls harbor tomboyish interests, tendencies, and mannerisms; they are the girls who absolutely cannot be disturbed during the … Continue reading On Being an “Other” Girl →

All The Rage Wednesday: Guys Who Patronize Me

I'd like to start with a disclaimer: there are plenty of people who patronize me. Maybe I have a very patronizable face, I don't know. However, this post is about all the misguided gentlemen (but by no means the majority) who do so for no other reason than the fact that I'm of the fairer … Continue reading All The Rage Wednesday: Guys Who Patronize Me →

Praising Girls, Or How to Raise a Country of Smart Folk

Hold on to your hats, folks, because I've got an idea that will blow your mind: parents should praise their daughters for more than just their looks. I know, right? Genius. This wisdom comes from an article I read a while back that suggested parents should praise their daughters for other qualities and accomplishments so that girls would grow … Continue reading Praising Girls, Or How to Raise a Country of Smart Folk →