MetaFilter posts tagged with woman

Eye candy, if you insist on calling it that

infini — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:30:38 -0800

The 10 Most Overlooked Women in Architecture History (PHOTOS)

How African Feminism Changed the World

infini — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:43:06 -0800

'Feminism' has often been seen as a Western concept, but African women are increasingly redefining it to suit their own purposes. This, in turn, is influencing the rest of the world.

The Dark Side of the Miss USA Pageant

reenum — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:10:30 -0800

Donald Trump trumpets the integrity of the Miss USA pageant. The truth is a bit different.

This Is My Body

Leucistic Cuttlefish — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:06:25 -0800

"This is My Body, not yours." [slyt] "It is time for you to accept that I am fully aware, capable, and accountable for myself. I don’t need a hero or saving because I’m not in distress. I’m not defined by my need of a man or partner, but I have the right to be made happy by one, in a safe and supportive relationship. I’m not defined by my weight, hair, make up, skin color, or breast size. I do not exist to be your play toy. I won’t wait my turn nor be quiet nor heed you. I know my physical and mental strength and I do not fear you. I’m beautiful, despite what you think, with or without your approval. This is my body, not yours."

Farewell to the "schoolmarm who drinks and smokes."

zooropa — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:31:41 -0800

Dawn Clark Netsch dies at 86. Dawn Clark Netsch was a woman of many firsts: she integrated the dorms of Northwestern University in 1949, graduated first in her class from Northwestern's School of Law (as the only female graduate), joined the Law School faculty in 1965 as the first woman law professor in the United States, elected Comptroller as the first woman to a state-wide office in Illinois in 1972, and was the first woman to run for governor in Illinois. Netsch was a force of nature and a character of many contraditions. Described by her biographer as "a schoolmarm who drinks and smokes, a powerful woman who has never learned to drive, a feminist who thought of herself as one of the boys, a well-to-do woman who is frugal to a fault." There is serious talk of the current Attorney General in Illinois running for governor in the next election. If she does, she will have Dawn Clark Netsch to thank for paving the way "as a woman in the legal profession, legal academy and politics ... and a pioneer."

Interview with Eleanor Kolchin

infini — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:27:34 -0800

The Face Of A 'Computer' From 1946

What put the uncanny in the valley?

infini — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:34:19 -0800

NextNature's Koert van Mensvoort writes about Ukranian woman, Valeria Lukyanova, who is a body artist also known as the Human Barbie. Believed to be fake, she's proven herself to be a real live human being. He takes this opportunity to remind us about Anthropomorphobia – the fear of recognizing human characteristics in non-human objects, in an essay exploring the Twilight between Person and Product.

"I went to the root of things, and found nothing but Him alone."

infini — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:04:25 -0800

"Perhaps the most remembered and quoted (pdf) woman in Indian history is a sixteenth century poet, singer and saint called Mirabai, or Meera. Versions of her songs are sung today all over India, and she appears as a subject in films, books, dances, plays and paintings. Even Gandhi promoted her, seeing Mira as a symbol of a woman who has the right to choose her own path, forsake a life of luxury, and in nonviolent resistance find liberation (pdf)." ~ Women in World History

Geek Tragedy

Artw — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:49:33 -0800

Geek Masculinity and the Myth of the Fake Geek Girl - why we get things like the "Imposter" ad and the Tony Harris rant.

Artisanal sriracha

Egg Shen — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:04:08 -0800

Want preservative-free sriracha but don't have time to make your own? Jolene Collins makes (and sells) her own high-end artisanal sriracha. Would you like to watch?

Ronda Rousey

Egg Shen — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:05:57 -0800

Ronda Rousey - the first American woman to medal in judo at the Summer Olympics - is widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound female MMA fighter in the world. She has won all six of her professional fights - all but one of them in less than a minute - using a trademark armbar that is usually described as "devastating". Rousey and her management are not confirming a report by TMZ.com that she has become the first female fighter signed to the UFC.

How Jessica Dorrell hurt all women trying to work in college football

reenum — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:26:48 -0800

Christianne Harder on why Jessica Dorrell's actions hurt all women trying to work in college football.

On Calling Women 'Crazy'

reenum — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:37:44 -0800

Women are often referred to as crazy when remembered by exes. A magazine article propagating this view was forcefully rebutted. Have the times changed for women with a wide range of emotions?

I Dated A Zombie

reenum — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:25:37 -0800

Many dating websites help increase their numbers by buying profiles from third party brokers.

I married adventure

infini — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:59:40 -0800

Before Joy Adamson went to Africa, before Margaret Mead sailed to Samoa, before Dian Fossey was even born, a Kansas teenager named Osa Leighty married Martin Johnson. Whether dancing to jazz in Congorilla or meeting headhunters in Borneo, her life with Martin ultimately led to hours of pioneering documentary footage, books, movies and more. Her autobiography inspired a Kate Spade purse, a perfume and her marriage an entire line of clothing while her joie de vivre put her on the cover of a book on trailblazing women of history. Osa Johnson went on to become a character in a play, in a poem while her married life gave birth to a museum (or two). When Osa met Martin, she married adventure.

The Sugar Daddy Recession

reenum — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:02:06 -0800

The bad economy has forced some women into arrangements with less than ideal men.

Why Thousands of Iranian Women Are Training to Be Ninjas

reenum — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:21:05 -0800

Thousands of Iranian women are training to be ninjas.

On a Wingman and a Prayer

reenum — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:50:36 -0800

Busy people in need of a boost in the bars are now relying on professional wingpersons.

Chrissie Wellington

Trurl — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:38:52 -0800

She won the World Championship less than a year after turning professional. She is undefeated in her event. She has repeatedly broken her own world record. Sports Illustrated calls her the world's greatest female athlete. After winning the Ironman World Championship in 2007, 2008, and 2009 - but being unable to compete in 2010 - Chrissie Wellington will attempt to regain her crown as the Queen of Kona on October 11.

How to Undress a Victorian Lady in Your Next Historical Romance

reenum — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:48:09 -0800

Deanne Gist helps romance novel authors learn the mechanics of Victorian era women's underwear.

The Bravest Woman in Seattle

verbyournouns — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:53:19 -0800

The Bravest Woman in Seattle "The reason for her sitting on the witness stand of a packed and sweltering eighth-floor courtroom at the King County Courthouse on June 8, in jeans and a short-sleeved black blouse, hands clasped over knees, a jury of strangers taking notes, a crowd of family and friends and strangers observing, a bunch of media recording, was to say: This happened to me. You must listen. This happened to us. You must hear who was lost. You must hear what he did. You must hear how Teresa fought him. You must hear what I loved about her. You must know what he took from us. This happened." (Trigger warning for rape and violence.)

Elegance Is The Reward Of Age

The Whelk — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:22:12 -0800

Experience Style: The 100 year old Ruth talks about style, fashion, and keeping yourself flexible ( via )

"The girls who were detained were not like your daughter or mine."

reenum — Tue, 31 May 2011 21:50:05 -0800

Amnesty International first reported in March that Egyptian authorities were conducting "virginity tests" on female protestors. Today, military authorities admitted that these tests took place and tried to defend the practice.

Perverse Incentives

reenum — Sun, 22 May 2011 17:27:39 -0800

Obstetricians and gynecologists are meeting the increased demand for cosmetic vaginal surgery (NSFW)

"My gender was my very first 'This I Know For Sure' moment"

chara — Fri, 20 May 2011 07:05:49 -0800

Janet Mock is an editor at People.com, a blogger, and co-hosts the The Missing Piece podcast.
She is also a transgender woman. Janet discusses her decision to come out in the latest episode of the Missing Piece podcast.

She recently created a video for the It Gets Better Project.