It takes a complicated issue and boils the solution down to three words: Have More Babies. It places the blame squarely on a certain type of woman. You know, those ambitious bitches who don’t value family, who insist on having jobs or not getting married or using contraception. Read more
Katy Hartnett
Katy Hartnett is a writer and producer who spent five years working in digital media at Comedy Central. She writes about feminism, pop culture and terrible dates. She lives in Brooklyn with her two cats, Freddie Mercury and Angus Young. Read her work at katherinehartnett.com.
Promoting Consent: The Business Of Safer Spaces
I’m not entirely sure why, but as I entered the party I had Taylor Swift’s song “All Too Well” in my head. Considering I had never been to this location or one of these events and I wasn’t arriving with anyone, the lyrics had no relationship to what I was actually doing; attending a members-only intimate party via an anonymous erotica club. Not quite a sex party, although that was certainly available to anyone interested in partaking. It was more of a hyper-flirtatious gathering for adults; consenting, eager adults.
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Welcome To The Club: How Women Are Changing Tattoo Culture
Women have played a huge role in the history of body art, but remain underrepresented in the culture. Read more