Friday, May 8, 2009

What's this all about?

So, why a blog?

Construct a community - In the beginnings of my feminist consciousness, some of the best informative resources I found were in the form of blogs (like Feministing, Jezebel, or Feministe) By providing links and resources, these bloggers were providing real time feminist analysis on the news and issues of the day. By having this feminist lens through which to view these events, I was well on my way to being the razor tongued feminist that I am today (ha!).
Information technology has done wonders for making information and resources available to all who seek them. Communities can be created in a space where geography, gender, sexuality, race, and class don't come into play. It's totally hot. And I want to be part of it.

Actively use my own feminist analysis - Despite my love for these blogging communities, it's now time to "big girl panties" (as problematic as that may be), take off the training wheels, and put my own analysis into action. What do I think is important, and for whom? How does this information speak to me?
...this is really just a way for me to stay sharp while my Women's Studies classes are out of session.

Share my famously witty banter - Yes, the banter queen wants to share her gifts with the masses. Consider yourself blessed.

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