December 2, 2009

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.

by Balk posted @11:10 AM
 
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  1. NeonTrotsky [#2249]

    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.

  2. Maevemealone [#968]

    I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling a slight backlash to the pink ribbon/walkathons. Attentions need to be diversified.

 

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