Comments on: Five things Feminism has done for me

By: Amelia

Amelia — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:41:26 +0000

Lovely post, thank you. I think people often forget (or ignore) the things that feminism has done for them. Feminism is often slammed (as are feminists) yet nobody in the same breath acknowledges that feminists are the reason why women are allowed to vote, and why we have legislation for equal pay, and against sexual harassment etc.

jb says: Thanks, Amelia. And good of you to drop by. Yes, it’s important to say how it is, lest we forget.

By: Staysure

Staysure — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:07:21 +0000

Lovely post. Sadly it applies to a very, very small percentage of the world’s female population. The vast majority would read that and it would sound completely alien, they may not even understand the concepts involved.

I think this kind of writing would cause real shake ups around the world if it was available… Sadly, we are far from that too.

By: Rachel Fox

Rachel Fox — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:43:30 +0000

I came across this old one from your random bit…excellent post. I wish that bit about an equal partner had got through to more of the population…but good to read it here anyway.
from the happy housewife
x

jb says: The happy housewife and poet, init? I’m groping my way towards your book, Rachel. Gonna read it in Norway. Things read differently there.

By: keyanna

keyanna — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:29:24 +0000

this was amazing

By: ninglun

ninglun — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:53:40 +0000

That statement is neat, concise, and really helpful in my work. Thanks, John.

jb says: That’s great to hear, Ninglun. It’s not every day that I’m of practical use in the world.

By: crimeficreader

crimeficreader — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:56:01 +0000

Dear John,
That was a double negative I think, but I shall not come knocking at your blog door with further memes in the medium term, I promise.
Thanks for picking up on both, however; your replies were enlightening and greatly appreciated by more than me, I’m sure.
And now that the “five quesions” series has ended, I’m looking forward to what you have to say next. Thanks for including me in the series!
Best,
crimefic

jb says: Double-negative, yeah, but intentionally so, which makes it OK. It’s good that you enjoyed the series, and it was good to have you aboard.

By: patry

patry — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 02:35:14 +0000

Great responses.

jbs says: thanks, Patry. Good to see you here.

By: crimeficreader

crimeficreader — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:42:55 +0000

Thanks for answering John. You see, I said you’d be interesting!
(“Sex rolls” eh?)

jb says: OK, but don’t send me no more memes. I’ve done enough now. I want my freedom back.