Coffitivity - Increase Your Creativity! Get the Latest Published Shriver Report A Woman’s Nation has released its third in a series of Shriver Reports, A Woman’s Nation Pushes Back from the Brink, in partnership with the Center for American Progress. The print edition of A Woman’s Nation Pushes Back from the Brink, to be published on March 11, 2014, is available for preorder from Amazon here and from Barnes & Noble here. The Kindle eBook edition of the report can be downloaded here. Amazon’s Kindle can be downloaded via the Kindle app, which is available on: Smartphones: iPhone & iPod Touch, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerryComputers: Mac, Windows 8, Windows 7, XP & VistaTablets: iPad, Android, Windows 8 The report is a groundbreaking investigation into the millions of women who are doing it all and barely scraping by, struggling to provide and parent in a nation that hasn’t kept pace with the modern realities of their lives. The report is a product of A Woman’s Nation™ and the Center for American Progress. Table of Contents Julie’s Story Preface By Neera Tanden
Una lección de miedo | VICE México El balcón de mi casa da a Eje Central y Victoria. Desde ahí todo el clima se sentía muy amenazante: había helicópteros y ambulancias por todas partes, y granaderos obstruían todas las calles aledañas. Tanto mis vecinos como algunos paseantes tenían cara de pavor, se veían desconcertados, sin saber lo que estaba pasando. Bajé corriendo y en la calle ya había gente corriendo, todos muy asustados. Detrás de ellos corrían miembros de la Policía Federal. Llegué hasta Eje Central. Este despliegue de fuerza policial me pareció una lección de miedo por parte de las autoridades. @euniceadorno También lee: La paradoja del Zócalo: Policía reprime en nombre de la libertad ¡Viva México, cabrones! Ve más de Eunice: Ojo, mucho ojo: Eunice Adorno Lety la camionera
L’objectivation sexuelle des femmes : un puissant outil du patriarcat – Introduction Partie 2 : le regard masculin ou male gaze Partie 3 : les violences sexuelles, des actes d’objectivation extrêmes et dissociant Je vais commencer une nouvelle série d’articles sur l’objectivation sexuelle des femmes, ce que c’est, comment cela se manifeste et quelles en sont les conséquences sur la vie des femmes. Dans cette introduction, je vais donner quelques concepts clés, faire un historique de cette notion, et résumer ce que l’on sait sur l’objectivation sexuelle. Dans les articles suivant, je vais détailler certains aspects particuliers de cette objectivation. Définition et histoire d’un concept développé en philosophie La notion d’objectivation sexuelle est une notion centrale du féminisme contemporain. Emmanuel Kant Le premier à avoir introduit cette notion est le philosophe Emmanuel Kant3,4. Le concept d’objectivation sexuelle a ensuite été repris par les féministes anti-pornographie Catharine MacKinnon et Andrea Dworkin3. Andrea Dworkin Catharine Mackinnon Martha Nussbaum Conclusion
102 Resources for Fiction Writing « Here to Create UPDATE 1/10: Dead links removed, new links added, as well as Revision and Tools and Software sections. Are you still stuck for ideas for National Novel Writing Month? Or are you working on a novel at a more leisurely pace? 10 Days of Character Building Name Generators Name Playground The Universal Mary Sue Litmus Test Priming the idea pump (A character checklist shamlessly lifted from acting) How to Create a Character Seven Common Character Types Handling a Cast of Thousands – Part I: Getting to Know Your Characters It’s Not What They Say . . . Establishing the Right Point of View: How to Avoid “Stepping Out of Character” How to Start Writing in the Third Person Web Resources for Developing Characters What are the Sixteen Master Archetypes? Character: A compilation of guidance from classical and contemporary experts on creating great dramatic characters Building Fictional Characters Fiction Writer’s Character Chart Character Building Workshop Tips for Characterization Fiction Writer’s Character Chart
Female Superheroes...Who Wear Clothes (PHOTOS) Comic book characters are hardly known as accurate representations of humanity, but women in particular are often portrayed as glamazon goddesses, clothed in little more than the fabric equivalent of a tightly stitched napkin. This renders their crime-fighting skills secondary to their aesthetics, boiling down their worth to how appealing they appear to be, rather than what they can accomplish. That’s why artist Michael Lee Lunsford’s reimagining of these same iconic characters is so refreshing. Take note, Lunsford stated on his blog, that his work is not a moral code he’s trying to push onto his viewers. Instead, he explains these pieces are: “An exercise in character design, attempting to clothe the heroines nearly all the way and not making them painted-on, while still keeping the look of their original costumes in some way. The above picture is the X-Men’s “Psylocke.” Photo: Michael Lee Lunsford/SupernormalStepTumbles
2013 UN Happiness Report Happiest Countries In World Photo: Courtesy of United Nations. Can you quantify happiness? The United Nations is pretty sure it can. For the second year running, the UN has invited its member countries to measure the happiness of their populations in an effort to help them make better public policy decisions. The key variables for measuring happiness contained no real surprises: a high real GDP per capita, a healthy life expectancy, having someone to depend upon, generosity, perceived freedom to make life choices, and freedom from corruption all indicate a smiley disposition. If you want to optimize your own chances of statistically living a happy life, take a cue from some of the report's findings: 1) Live in Scandinavia. 2) Being alive in America is maybe overrated. 3) Be rich, but not too rich. 4) See a shrink. 5) Canada's a safe bet.
Fangirl Isn’t a Dirty Word It’s not easy being a modern fan. We’re battling decades of institutionalized sexism, racism, and imperialism. We’re working on it. We may still be struggling with all of the —isms but we’re clawing our way toward second wave fandom, particularly when it comes to female fans sharing the dais. We recognize that women really do game, read comics and geek out over all the things guys geek out over. But even in this enlightened age, the gendered term “fangirl” has become a casual slur, used with impunity to mock and ridicule a certain type of fan. Google “fangirl” right now; chances are, your first hit is the charming Urban Dictionary definition: A rabid breed of human female who is obsessed with either a fictional character or an actor. Hugh Jackman: ‘ello. Fangirl: SQUEEEEEE! Jackman: Security! Even enlightened fans — who would never dare “fake geek girl” a woman — use the term with barely concealed contempt. So, yeah. There are a couple of issues to unpack here. I define it and I own it.
123 Ideas for Character Flaws Character Flaws From Dark World RPG via The Character Therapist Absent-minded – Preoccupied to the extent of being unaware of one’s immediate surroundings. Abstracted, daydreaming, inattentive, oblivious, forgetful.Abusive – Characterized by improper infliction of physical or psychological maltreatment towards another.Addict – One who is addicted to a compulsive activity. If you enjoyed this post, you may enjoy Shades of Emotion – Characters and their emotions, and Writing About Characters With Phobias Source for Image Eight things to do when men dominate the room This story was first published on January 17, 2013. If you're a woman, you've no doubt been in this situation before: that moment when you look around the room to find you're the only female present. It could be a conference, an industry seminar, networking event, pitching session or client meeting. Or it could be a standard day at work. Why it happens is a topic for another conversation. Plenty of them. How to take control of your personal situation during such occasions is something I can help with. Arrive early and find a mentor for the moment.
Lean In For Introverts - How To Get Ahead If You're Shy The whole leaning in thing — advocating for yourself, speaking up about raises and promotions — is great, but what if you're the strong, silent type? We have to admit that for those of us who prefer quiet reflection or struggle with projecting ourselves loudly and proudly, much of Sheryl Sandberg's advice is difficult to follow. In short, Lean In is an extrovert's game. Luckily, there's still hope for all you introverts out there, and it's coming straight from Jennifer Kahnweiler, author of The Introverted Leader, in the latest how-to from LeanIn.org. First things first, according to Kahnweiler; you must identify the inherent roadblocks that come with being an introvert. Kahnweiler recommends five steps that can help you break out of the introvert's box and sidestep negative attitudes from coworkers. As with any problem, whether inside the office or out, the key to success is compromise and flexibility.
Vicki Vale And The Superficial 'Strong Female Character' Ah, I thought, as the camera panned lovingly down Vicki Vale’s high-heeled, black-pantyhose-clad legs — here she is. The Strong Female Character. The 1989 model had fluffier hair than her successors, but that’s really the only significant difference. She establishes her Totally Empowered cred early, makes eyes at the hero, then gets the hell out of the way as he and the (male, naturally) villain go about the business of advancing the plot. I can only imagine the interviews that took place upon the release of Batman, touting her modernity, her break with the damsels of the past, her ineffable 1989-ness. I’m sure of these things because 25 years later, very little has changed regarding how women like Kim Basinger’s Vicki Vale are portrayed: superficially empowered and ultimately disposable. The Strong Female Character sucks. She is often sarcastic; the straight man in contrast to the male characters’ goofiness. She is always the love interest. Even her wardrobe serves Bruce Wayne.
25 Things You Should Know About Worldbuilding Worldbuilding is one of those topics that bakes my noodle every time my brain chooses to dwell on it. I have a whole bucket full of opinions, many of them in stark disagreement with one another. So, this list below should never at any time be taken as “25 Exhaustive Universal Truths About Worldbuilding,” but rather be regarded as, “25 Things Chuck Wendig Thinks About Worldbuilding At This Exact Moment In Time, Oh, Wait, Some Of Them Just Changed.” Kay? Kay. Let’s chat. 1. We’re talking about the revelation of your storyworld and its details through the story itself. 2. My opinion: you build a world to serve the story or stories you want to tell; you do not tell a story that is slave to the worldbuilding. 3. If you prioritize worldbuilding, you’re probably going to end up with like, seven different versions of the D&D Monster Manual but no actual novel. 4. But then again, that’s not to say you’ll find zero value in writing a storyworld bible for the tale at hand. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.