As a Performance Studies scholar, nothing gets under my skin faster than people talking about “performative activism” on social media. Take for example, this article from the satirical feminist website, Reductress. In this context, individuals use the term “performative” to mean that something is fake, inauthentic, or only for show. That anyone posting about social […]
Review: Emma When You Need Her
I am somewhat ashamed to admit as a feminist that I didn’t know that much about Emma Goldman or her life. But when I saw the Vortex Theatre was featuring a devised play about a female anarchist and activist trying to smash the patriarchy and capitalism, I figured, I’m in! And I was not disappointed. […]
A Dream Yet Realized
White boys are scared. So scared. That’s literally the only conclusion I can draw based on a recent series of unfortunate events. Earlier this year, CA lawyer Matthew G McLaughlin introduced a voter initiative cheerily entitled the “Sodomite Suppression Act.” It calls for individuals who engage in sodomy to be able “to be put to […]
Book Review: PRO: Reclaiming Abortion Rights
If I got pregnant today, I would have an abortion. That’s not a popular thing for a woman to say in this country. But if it’s true for me, I’m sure it’s true for a lot of other women, too. In fact, I know it is. Because statistically, 1 in 3 women will have an […]