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Raising Socially Conscious Children
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Amy V. Feb 19.
"We have too many women."
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Marta Jespersen Feb. 17, 2008.
Watch out! Dad might try to make dinner!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Amy V. Feb 25.
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I said 'be prepared to challenge them' not that you HAD to challenge norms to be a feminist. I think your own biases may be coming into your reading, with your suggestions that I'm saying you must be "counter-culture" to be feminist.
I can see th...
For women who are in the service or who are supporting their spouse who is in the service
For moms practicing attachment parenting to discuss issues and women who want information about attachment parenting
Hubs isn't here right now, and I am fantasizing about his cooking, which is much better than mine!
Being a feminist housewife means never having to say "please," but always enjoying saying "thank you."
For moms practicing attachment parenting to discuss issues and women who want information about attachment parenting
For all of us who are trying to reduce our negative impact on the Earth!
The last positive image I saw of a competent man on a commercial for cleaning supplies, I emailed praise to the company.
Comment Wall (41 comments)
- At 12:33pm on April 25, 2008,
Greta said…
- Hello Erin! :) You have a great community here on ning! Check out my network as well: http://riotgrrrlonline.ning.com/
- At 8:19am on March 21, 2008,
megan said… - Hello Erin, thanks for writing me! yes, i've just recently heard of Etsy.
i was craft searching when i found Feminist Housewives! so, all in one morning my life had changed! i'm so excited to be a part of this community. Thank you.
- At 2:15pm on March 18, 2008,
Paula said…
- Hey Erin,
Ya...I meant the 3 years till he goes to school ( I doubt we would homeschool...although it is not out of the picture).
I appreciate the site..and the welcome. See you around.
- At 7:57pm on March 14, 2008,
Sandra Williams said… - Hi Erin. Thanks for the welcome. No, I don't own Parenting Under the Stars but blog for 451Press there. I also write at Globally Green Living, Mental and Emotional Health, Suite101 and Candle Making at Craft Gossip.
I have four kids at home and look forward to getting to know you all better!
- At 6:57pm on March 6, 2008,
Stacey said… - Erin,
Thanks for the welcoming comment.
Regarding your questions about education:
I was a Teach For America corps member for two years. Through them I taught in the Mississippi Delta in one of the poorest counties in the country. I spent most of that time believing that --quality teachers, better administrators, more time, community involvement, quality instruction, parental involvement, early literacy experiences, more money (among other things)--would help close the achievement gap and improve education in this country.
Since then I have taught in an urban school district as well, and have become increasingly disillusioned with our current system of education, the bureaucracy, the bullsh**, the de-humanization, domestication...
I have some experience with Montessori education and a little knowledge about experiential education, and my vision would include those things.
Following the child, using the student's experiences and intuition to teach, helping students find their place in the universe, their voice, their good work--is the next step (in my opinion)
I do not think that can be done in the current system. The best education is bought in this country (unfortunately). Montessori (for example) started out as education for the poorest, under-served children. That was her mission.
Now it is mainly for the middle class and elite. There are some public Montessori programs, but none (that I have seen) remain true to the mission.
So I don't have a perfect, easy answer about education. It is complicated (as all things are). I am interested in same sex education (especially for teen girls), adolescent literacy, powerful literacy (check out the book "Literacy With Attitude"), Montessori and experiential education.
I hope that someday all of these things will come together for me, and I will realize what my "good work" will be. Right now I am still searching, hoping I am on the right path.
- At 1:43pm on March 6, 2008,
Heidi said… - Thanks for the welcome, Erin! I was really glad to find this site -- looks like there are some interesting conversations going on here and I'm looking forward to joining in. :)
- At 6:47pm on February 29, 2008,
Theresa V said… - Oh, and yes, that fantastic bellybutton is my third. She's 2 now. :D
- At 6:45pm on February 29, 2008,
Theresa V said…
- Thanks for the welcome! (It was a while ago, but still...) I'm glad you've started this site. It's nice to know there are like-minded people out there, even if it's hard to find them in person!
- At 3:12pm on February 25, 2008,
starky said… - Hi Erin. Thanks for the welcome. I'm more of a lurker, but I'm looking forward to participating in a good discussion.
- At 8:23pm on February 24, 2008,
Imani said… - Hi Erin
Yes that's me with my last - five years ago just this past Friday! Going to post some things on birthing "green". Excited to join feminist housewives - I have a lot of ideas brewing (working on a book) and I would love to get some insight/ideas from women who view caring for their children as a form of feminsim/activism. I look forward to the conversations!
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Occupation/Potential Occupation: Housewife, stay at home mom, perpetual student
Educational Status: On parental leave from university (not official, but wouldn't it be nice if it were?)
Notable Hobbies:
* I'm a sucker for time travel stories
* Miniature gaming
* Video gaming
* Learning about child development and watching my son grow
* Ravenous devourer of books, especially if they might help me find some peace
* Debunking body image myths for moms
Favorite color: To wear, black; to see, red
Favorite animal: I have two pets: a bearded dragon named Rufus and a ball python named Ivy.
Favorite food: Italian, spicy Thai
- Do you consider yourself a Feminist?
- Yes, though I'm not the end-all and be-all of feminism. I'm still learning!
- Are you...
- a housewife, a stay at home mom, a work at home mom
- Relationship Status:
- In a Committed Relationship, Married
- Website:
- http://www.feministhousewives.com
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#4 - Quarters
So, on campus, there is a homeless man who stands in one place, everyday, and asks for quarters. He is tall, lean, fairly clean for someone without more than a doorway to sleep in. Personally, he puts me on edge, because he is so forward. I think it has more to do with his direct manner:
"Hey! Long hair! Do you have a quarter?"
" Hey, lezzie, do you have a quarter?"
"Hey, short stuff, do you have a quarter?" I'm sure you get the idea.
Today I talked to him, instead of staring at my feet. He as… Continue
"Hey! Long hair! Do you have a quarter?"
" Hey, lezzie, do you have a quarter?"
"Hey, short stuff, do you have a quarter?" I'm sure you get the idea.
Today I talked to him, instead of staring at my feet. He as… Continue
Posted on February 17, 2009 at 9:57pm —
#3 - Red!
I got red peek-a-boo rock star streaks in my hair today! It may not seem like much, but I've had the same hair for five years and it was time to do something. I also got seven inches trimmed. My hair is still long, but now it won't get stuck between the chair and my lower back.
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Posted on February 16, 2009 at 5:13pm —
To clarify...
My husband's noticing of said earrings was to note that they were 1) new and 2) not dangerous. They also seemed to be shiny.
My new thing for today, yes, I managed to work one in even during the Birthday Tour madness, was to answer a call from an Unknown number. It turns out that this company had been calling for an Angela Wazzherface, not me. So, maybe that will lessen the tide of junk calls I get every day. The operator on the other end seemed genuinely refreshed by my, I think, rather blandl… Continue
My new thing for today, yes, I managed to work one in even during the Birthday Tour madness, was to answer a call from an Unknown number. It turns out that this company had been calling for an Angela Wazzherface, not me. So, maybe that will lessen the tide of junk calls I get every day. The operator on the other end seemed genuinely refreshed by my, I think, rather blandl… Continue
Posted on February 15, 2009 at 12:19am —
One new thing
I have often said over the past few months that I feel very constricted by my current life. After talking with Emily, it became clear that part of this may be how conservatively I present myself. How weird.
Anyway, she challenged me to try one new thing everyday for a month, even if it is small. I'm going to give it a try.
Today's new thing was wearing earrings for no "reason". I've had pierced ears since two weeks before my 7th birthday, as I convinced my mother I should be able to wear new e… Continue
Anyway, she challenged me to try one new thing everyday for a month, even if it is small. I'm going to give it a try.
Today's new thing was wearing earrings for no "reason". I've had pierced ears since two weeks before my 7th birthday, as I convinced my mother I should be able to wear new e… Continue
Posted on February 13, 2009 at 8:04pm —
Get it?
So...I started a new medicine in February. It started off slowly, pushing away the terrors, the over-reaction to random sounds, shadows on the walls. Then the nightmares stopped. I realized about six weeks ago I didn't want to hide under the blankets anymore, didn't want to sleep all day. All nice changes, but nothing that any other medicine hadn't done for me.
About a month ago, I started really wanting to do things again. Not just school or sex, but simple things, like enjoying a warm shower… Continue
About a month ago, I started really wanting to do things again. Not just school or sex, but simple things, like enjoying a warm shower… Continue
Posted on April 17, 2008 at 12:05am — 1 Comment
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