Does Hooking Up Lead to Relationships?
There’s a new study out that takes a look at relationship quality in a variety of different scenarios. Here’s how the press has responded: I. Tracy Clark-Flory, Salon: Surprise! Hookups Can Lead to Love That one-night stand might turn into a perfectly happy relationship, a new study warns II. Kay Steiger, Feministe: Another Defense of [...]
It’s So Awkward When Feminists Disagree About Sex
Thanks to Obsidian for sending me the link to this interesting video. It’s a conversation between Michelle Goldberg and Rebecca Traister, two feminist writers in the blogosphere. It’s in much the same vein that I’ve observed recently - feminists squirming as they discuss casual sex, and whether it’s such a great idea for women after [...]
Duke Gets It Wrong Again, Invites Injustice
Something is very wrong at (with?) Duke University. Four years after the embarrassing Duke Lacrosse rape scandal in which 88 professors rushed to a guilty verdict with a public letter condemning both the players and community of rampant sexism and racism, the school has issued a new Sexual Conduct Policy that makes it nearly impossible [...]
A Flurry of Flustered Feminists, Finally
I am a post-baby boomer who has been handed a sort of Spice Girls’ version of feminism. We’re supposed to be wearing half-shirts and jumping around. And, you know, maybe that’s not panning out. Tina Fey, Vogue, March 2010 Recently I wrote about feminist Rachel Simmons’ criticism of hookup culture, and how it produced a [...]
Come Chat With Me On the Radio
This Sunday evening I’ll be doing an hour-long segment on Neely Steinberg’s weekly online radio show. Neely is a freelance writer living in Boston. I first became a fan of hers when she wrote some pieces about dating for the Boston Globe Sunday magazine. She’s also written for many other publications, including New York Magazine [...]
Talking About Sex Instead of Having It?
I don’t know whether talking a lot about sex leads to actually doing it, but I’ve got to think there’s some correlation. Yale students have really got sex on the considerable brain these days. I’ve been seeing a lot of interesting pieces at the Yale Daily News, mostly inspired no doubt by the biennial Sex [...]
It Takes a Man to Speak Truth About the Women of UNC
There’s been a fair amount of buzz in the blogosphere about the NYX’s article re a shortage of men on UNC’s campus. I thought I’d bring you some of the more interesting bits. I. From Feministing, that bastion of sex-positive, snarky women: Would You Like a College Degree to Go With Your Man? The NYT’s [...]
I Hate Math, Especially on College Campuses
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Albert Einstein Thanks to several readers who sent a link to an article in yesterday’s New York Times Styles section: The New Math On Campus http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/07/fashion/07campus.html Chapel Hill, NC is a great college town. It’s got a vibrant campus and lots of [...]
Douchebag Math, or Player Population Control
Baaaahhh, I’ve just spent two days learning how to make a video! I’ve been wanting to do a video post for a while, so here’s my first attempt, made with my iPhone. I’m afraid it’s crudely done, but I think you’ll get the point. I really have only one burning question for you: Do I [...]
