Author Archives: Ann Bartow

“UK FEMINIST BLOGGERS”

Looks like a very cool new Google group.

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Amy Wax, “Engines of Inequality: Class, Race, and Family Structure”

The abstract: “The past 30 years have witnessed a dramatic divergence in family structure by social class, income, education, and race. This article reviews the data on these trends, explores their significance, and assesses social scientists’ recent attempts to explain … Continue reading

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“Real Life Affirmative Action for Boys”

That’s the title of this interesting essay at Fannie’s Room. Note also that the author is a contributor to an amusing site with an ongoing Stuff Lesbians Like series. UPDATE: See also this post at Feministing, which notes: A new … Continue reading

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Why I Love Being A Law Prof, Blogging Edition

I’m listening to Jack Balkin (of Balkinization) give a talk, whilst sitting next to one of my very favorite law prof bloggers, Michael Froomkin (of Discourse.net), and next to him is Brad DeLong (of Grasping Reality with Both Hands: The … Continue reading

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“Equality Now has issued Women’s Action 30.1, India: The Demand for Sex Trafficking: Holding Commercial Sex Buyers Accountable”

Government and NGO reports estimate that there are from hundreds of thousands to millions of women and girls prostituted in India, many of whom are victims of sex trafficking. The majority of women prostituted and trafficked within India are from”lower”(scheduled) … Continue reading

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“Workplace Flexibility Correlates with More Women and Minorities in Workplace”

That’s the title of a post at Workplace Prog Blog that reports: The Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) at Cornell Industrial & Labor Relations brings to our attention the latest edition of a study of U.S. workplaces on flexible workplaces. … Continue reading

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“Celebrity and the Public Sphere”

That’s the title of an interesting post at An Open Letter by a Feminist. Below is an excerpt: An article in the BBC magazine highlights that female celebrities are more hated than male celebrities, and often for no apparent reason … Continue reading

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“Change the Men, You Idiots”

So says Mary Garth, here, continuing today’s science theme.

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“Feeling powerless impairs higher mental abilities”

From Not Exactly Rocket Science: Feeling powerless is no fun. A lack of control can make the difference between contented and unhappy employees. But new research shows that a lack of power doesn’t just make people feel disgruntled. It has … Continue reading

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Skittle Wrapper Prom Dress

From here!

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On Gender and Science

Echidne has a great post here unpacking the sexism infusing this article which argues that women just “self select” away from science. Below is an excerpt (but go read the whole thing): … To see what stinks in all this, … Continue reading

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Two Links To Political Posts

Both are thought provoking. Neither bashes the unsupported candidate. Avoid them both if you are burned out on the election.   Please be respectful if you are moved to comment at the linked blogs. When will Barack Obama answer for … Continue reading

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“Pinstripes & Pearls” by Judith Richards Hope

From the Powell’s Page: To illustrate the challenges facing women of her generation, author Judith Richards Hope describes the lives and careers of a handful of barrier-breaking women, including herself, from Harvard Law School’s pivotal class of 1964, who fought … Continue reading

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“Illusion Sciences”

This is a fun blog to visit if you feel like goofing off for a few minutes.

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Rachel J. Anderson, “Revisiting the Imperial Scholar: Market Failure on Law Review?”

Abstract: This article argues for reforms in the institution of student-run law reviews. Specifically, it calls for an increased understanding of the potential for bias in the article-selection process. Further it calls for institutional retraining to support the implementation of … Continue reading

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McCain (sort of) Explains His Opposition to the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Here. Via Froomkin.

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“When All Efforts Fail to Retain Them, Unintentional Biases May Be at Work”

That’s the title of a recent article in the New York Law Journal by Ellen Ostrow. Below is an excerpt: … I strongly suspect that cultural assumptions – normative in law firms and in the larger social structure in which … Continue reading

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New Dog Breeds

The following breeds are inexplicably unrecognized by the AKC: Collie + Lhasa Apso Collapso, a dog that folds up for easy transport. Spitz + Chow Chow Spitz-Chow, a dog that throws up a lot. Pointer + Setter Poinsetter, the traditional … Continue reading

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Ask a Working Woman Survey 2008

The AFL-CIO and Working America have joined up to produce the Ask a Working Woman Survey 2008. Read the details at The Feminist Underground.

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“Suffragist City”

That’s the title of a column by academic historian Mary Beth Norton that appeared in The Nation, describing new books about important women in history. Norton writes: … Groundbreaking books by historians Judith Wellman, Lori Ginzburg and Jean Baker, among … Continue reading

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“Hundreds turn back on Schlafly at ceremony”

According to St. Louis Today: Some felt the silent protest with white armbands and the dramatic turning of backs was disrespectful. But those who took part said it was a fitting way to show their disapproval that Washington University was … Continue reading

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Worldmapper

Allison at Economic Woman gives an overview here of the Worldmapper website, writing in part: A number of maps reflect the status of women around the globe. To get a sense of where the wage gap is widest, flip between … Continue reading

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“Clinton’s Toughness”

That’s the title of a recent post by Historiann. Not a post to read if you are burned out on politics, or if you think Clinton is the Antichrist. It doesn’t do any Obama bashing, FWIW. –Ann Bartow

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“Racist Incidents Give Some Obama Campaigners Pause”

That’s the title of a frightening and depressing article in the WaPo, below is an excerpt: Campaign field work can be an exercise in confronting the fears, anxieties and prejudices of voters. Veterans of the civil rights movement know what … Continue reading

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Fifth Carnival Against Pornography and Prostitution

Up at The Burning Times.

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“CRIES UNHEARD: HELL’S FURY IN THE CONGO”

Read this post at Black Women, Blow the Trumpet!

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Gay Marriage Ban Overturned By California Supreme Court

Story reported here and here. Read the opnion here!

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Did You Know That Size 10 Was “Plus Size”?

Me neither but apparently it is.

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Teenager Makes Rape Accusation Via YouTube Because She Says No One Else Will Listen

Whoa. Jezebel has the story and the clip.

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More About Wash. U. Granting Phyllis Schlafly an Honorary Degree

Excellent posts by Brian Leiter here, here, and here. And, see also. Did someone make a huge financial donation to the school to arrange this travesty? One almost hopes that is the case, given that otherwise it makes no sense … Continue reading

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Martha Albertson Fineman, “The Vulnerable Subject: Anchoring Equality in the Human Condition”

Abstract: This essay develops the concept of vulnerability in order to argue for a more responsive state and a more egalitarian society. Vulnerability is and should be understood to be universal and constant, inherent in the human condition. The vulnerability … Continue reading

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That NARAL Endorsement

Over at Faux Real, Lauren makes some important observations about the timing of the NARAL endorsement of Obama. In a few minutes I leave on a trip that will take me off the grid, so I am not going to … Continue reading

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“Misogyny I Won’t Miss”

Marie Cocco writes at the WaPo: As the Democratic nomination contest slouches toward a close, it’s time to take stock of what I will not miss. I will not miss seeing advertisements for T-shirts that bear the slogan “Bros before … Continue reading

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Randa Abdel-Fattah, “Does My Head Look Big In This?”

About the author. Read a review of the book here, below is an excerpt: Abdel-Fattah has written an extremely likeable novel, which will appeal to both children and adults. She has easily captured the heart and spirit of her main … Continue reading

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Profile of FSU’s Steven Gey

He’s a wonderful person, as I don’t have to tell anyone reading this post, and reading this article will make you weepy. Via Leiter.

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The 14th Carnival of Radical Feminists Is Up!

At Meta Watershed, with very colorful and sometimes amusing graphics! Breaking News update: a new Carnival of (unmodified) Feminists, the 58th, is up as well, here!

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Indexed!

FROM HERE!

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“Video From Conference on Civil Rights, Civil Liberties and Social Justice”

From the ACS Blog: ACS and the ABA Section on Individual Rights and Responsibilities co-hosted a day-long conference on civil rights, civil liberties and social justice. Video from the morning plenary session on the impact of the upcoming election on … Continue reading

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A Mother’s Day Rumination About Pets

I don’t know anybody who had a “perfect” childhood, but like (hopefully) most people, I can look back on mine and pick out some things my parents got absolutely right, and one of those was allowing my sister and me … Continue reading

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“Unwanted Sexual Contact, in Context”

Insider Higher Ed reports on on long term study here. Below is an excerpt: … The report, on”The Context of Unwanted Sexual Experiences”at UNH, is the latest product of a research project begun in 1988 and funded by the president’s … Continue reading

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“‘Mad Pride’ Fights a Stigma”

That’s the title of a NYT article about “Mad Pride,” featuring the awesome blogger Liz Spikol, and USC (the other USC) law prof Elyn Saks, here. Below are two excerpts: … About 5.7 million Americans over 18 have bipolar disorder, … Continue reading

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ToC from the latest issue of Am. U WCL’s Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

Volume 16, Number 2 Article Giving Birth in Shackles: A Constitutional and Human Rights Violation Dana L. Sichel Presentation Naming The Unnamed: Intellectual Property Rights of Women Artists from India Ruchira Goswami & Karubakee Nandi COMMENTS Born To No Mother: … Continue reading

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57th Carnival of the Feminists

Here at pandemian.

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Divides

Yahoo News has an artcle here entitled “Feminists sharply divided between Clinton, Obama.” Make of it what you will. Of course we’ve all noticed some tensions around the election. I think it would be nice if everyone stepped back and … Continue reading

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Conference May 23rd in NYC: New Dilemmas in Medicine

Conference: New Dilemmas in Medicine, co-hosted by the IHEU-Appignani Bioethics Center & Bioethics International Where: 777 United Nations Plaza, 2nd Fl., New York, NY When: May 23, 2008 9.30 am – 7.00 pm Topics include: “To Have the Best Child … Continue reading

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“My Black Friend” As Seen On Acceptable.TV

Bitterly satirical send up of “reality” television shows. Some may find it pretty close to the line between funny and offensive. It may cross far over into “deeply offensive” territory for others. It’s the kind of satire that can go … Continue reading

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Response of (Right On!) Members of the Wash U. School of Law Faculty To The Schlafly Honorary Degree

May 9, 2008 Chancellor Mark Wrighton Washington University in St. Louis One Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130 Dear Chancellor Wrighton, We are extremely disappointed that the University has chosen to honor Phyllis Schlafly with an honorary degree at this … Continue reading

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Congratulations to the Class of 2008!

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“Canadian train in quarantine after death, illness”

Story here. There are no obvious links to feminism, but there is one to academia generally. I once had a fairly lengthy conversation with an epidemiologist who was studying and making recommendations for Universities with respect to the Coming Flu … Continue reading

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“With more years out of the workforce to care for family, combined with lower wages and a greater life expectancy, it’s clear that simply being a woman in our society may jeopardize your financial security.”

That’s a quote from WISER President Cindy Hounsell via this Jezebel post.

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