I'm not 100% on board with this Barbara Ehrenreich piece-I don't know that I'd characterize the feminist response to the Stupak amendment as "muted" exactly-but she makes some excellent points about the troubling issues surrounding women's health and the treatment of illness. Have a read.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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It's another example of the dumbing-down of movements over the past few decades. Just as one can slap a yellow ribbon magnet on ones car to be a "patriot" who "supports the troops," breast cancer awareness has become a feminist touchstone with universal appeal through its symbol (pink ribbon) and its simple advocacy ("Get a mammogram!"). Nuance just does not compute anymore.
I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling a slight backlash to the pink ribbon/walkathons. Attentions need to be diversified.