Tag Archives: marriage
There’s a Twist!
What do you all think of this Renault ad? “Times have changed.” I like the idea, but something about the execution seems off. I kept expecting the dad to be escorting the daughter down the aisle to find another woman … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising, Gender
I Don’t Like Places That Discriminate Against My Friends
A few months ago, we had a bad experience at a local bar when a waiter referred to my latina friend as “the tan one.” What may have just been poor word choice turned ugly when the owner of the … Continue reading
Filed under Gender, Politics, Really Good Writing by Other People
Guest Post: Role-Reversal with a 17 Year Age Gap
A few weeks ago, I wrote a Good Men Project essay called “Could I Fall in Love with the Bus Driver?” It was about the intersection of gender and class, and how I was rethinking my own assumptions about what … Continue reading
Filed under Gender, Guest Posts
Sunday Scraps 36
1. HAIR: I love this essay on Jezebel by Autumn Whitefield about the social and personal implications of short hair on women. Maybe, as she suggests, the expressed male preference for long hair comes from conditioning, not from some sort … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Body Image, Gender, Hollywood, Media, Politics, Really Good Writing by Other People
Guest Post: “I Will Never Really Have to Come Out”
Today I get to introduce you Sarah B. She wrote me the most amazing note after my GMP piece “Do You Hope Your Child Will Be Straight?” and ever since I’ve been fantasizing about a guest post. Today’s the day! … Continue reading
Filed under Gender, Guest Posts, Really Good Writing by Other People
Happy Saturday
It’s 9:12 and I’ve been up for 3 hours. I finished a two week crack-of-dawn boot camp today. Our last session was held outdoors (despite it being October in Chicago….) and we had a lovely audience of dogwalkers, walk of … Continue reading
Filed under Media
Who’s Excited for Election Season?
Want to see something scary? I’m overwhelmed by this chart. The pink sections seem to radiate animosity and bigotry, and the green seems to be cowering. I’m not a single issue voter, but I do believe that marriage equality is … Continue reading
Guest Post: “My Name is Juliana Britto Schwartz”
A few weeks ago I wrote about gendered traditions and expectations when it comes to naming and marriage. Many brilliant commenters pointed out that I was working from a very American perspective and that many cultures handle this differently. One … Continue reading
Filed under Gender, Guest Posts
What’s in a Name?
Better late than never, amirite? Here’s my GMP post for the week, about naming traditions and modern marriage. I surveyed a ton of you, so thanks for all your input and the your exceedingly creative alternatives to the traditional wife-takes-husband’s-name … Continue reading
Filed under Gender, Republished!
“Soul-Splintering Panic”: How Marriage Inequality = Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Directly and indirectly related to the legality of gay marriage, here are two really amazing, thought-provoking essays. You should read them both, but in summary: Andrew Sullivan on The Daily Beast: On top of being gorgeously written, Sullivan’s essay is … Continue reading
Filed under Gender, Politics, Really Good Writing by Other People
